Inteleos Research Network
A collaborative network for evidence and impact
The Inteleos Research Network builds tomorrow’s healthcare. Research, practice, and innovation converge here to support career-long learning and safer practice worldwide.
Benefits of Working with the Inteleos Research Network
Now’s the time to shape the future. Joining the IRN means contributing expertise to a committed network that values peer representation, accountability, and shared progress.
- Contribute to research that impacts learners and patient care worldwide
- Collaborate with global leaders in healthcare education and certification
- Be among the first to learn about Calls for Participation
- Learn about emerging technologies (e.g., spatial web, XR, AI) and how they might be applied to education and assessment
Projects
Explore our past work, get involved in current efforts, and keep an eye out for what’s next.
2025 Healthcare Educator Dashboard Research
How do educators use dashboards to improve teaching and learning? We collected insights to find out.
2025 Session Project
Student Content Creator Pilot
Sonography students earned volunteer hours while contributing draft exam items for the ARDMS SPI exam.
2025 Session Project
Abdominal VR Research and Development
Active Project
Sign up as a beta siteOB/GYN VR Module Development
Active Project
Sign up as a beta siteCommunity project: perinatal mental health
Explore groundbreaking research from Dr. Kathryn Humphreys, whose team demonstrated that the language used during prenatal visits, particularly during ultrasound examinations, can significantly impact children – with links that can persist well into the child’s early years.
2025 Session Project
Community project: sonographer well-being
Future Project
2025 Healthcare Educator Dashboard Research
How do educators use dashboards to improve teaching and learning? We collected insights to find out.
Student Content Creator Pilot
Sonography students earned volunteer hours while contributing draft exam items for the ARDMS SPI exam.
Abdominal VR Research and Development
OB/GYN VR Module Development
Community project: perinatal mental health
Explore groundbreaking research from Dr. Kathryn Humphreys, whose team demonstrated that the language used during prenatal visits, particularly during ultrasound examinations, can significantly impact children – with links that can persist well into the child’s early years.
Community project: sonographer well-being
2025 Session Project
2025 Session Project
2025 Session Project
Future Project
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Follow the work shaping what’s next
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Participating Research Centers
Join us as a research center
Centers of education, simulation centers, and others are welcome to collaborate with Inteleos on various projects and are welcome to invite Inteleos collaboration on their own projects.
As projects become available, we send enrolled and interested centers a Call for Participation. Dedicated Inteleos experts share details and support each project.
Proposal Criteria
Participants
Requirements will vary by project, but we typically are looking for two faculty members or physician leaders and a cohort of at least 10 learners per year
Technology and infrastructure
Support for specific project technology, potentially including hardware and software capabilities
Educational Commitment
Demonstrate a strong commitment to healthcare education and continuous learning, with established programs in Inteleos areas of practice
Research Capability
Able to conduct and participate in research, including staff or faculty with experience or interest in research methodologies
Collaborative Spirit
Willing to engage in a collaborative partnership, share insights, and contribute to the broader goals of the Inteleos Research Network
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHERS
Join us as a principal investigator
Individual researchers may be students, practitioners, or educators in an Inteleos-related discipline.
Researchers may be invited to participate in select Inteleos studies through open calls for participation with specific project details, or may invite Inteleos participation in their own research projects.
Individual Researchers
Participants
Demonstrate research expertise and/or work with a senior faculty/practice member with relevant experience
Proposal readiness
Proposals for collaboration must be well-documented and aligned with Inteleos and/or individual Council missions
Educational commitment
Demonstrate a strong commitment to healthcare education, technology integration, and continuous learning
Collaborative spirit
Willing to engage in a collaborative partnership, share insights, and contribute to the broader goals of the Inteleos Research Network
Vendor Partners
Collaborations with vendors
If you have a joint research project you’d like to propose, please complete the Interest Form to get started.
Proposal Criteria
Product or vision
We focus on products and visions that advance global healthcare education, enhance access to care, and align with Inteleos and/or individual Council missions.
Impact
Solutions must be scalable, sustainable, and have a demonstrable impact.
Proposals and budget
Clearly outline the anticipated role of both entities, expected outcomes, a business/revenue model, timelines, a rough budget, and any existing funding sources or plans to pursue funding for the research.
Collaborative spirit
Must express a collaborative spirit and a willingness to engage in a partnership that will benefit both your company and Inteleos, with an openness to sharing insights and contributing to the broader goals of the healthcare community.
Opportunities
Proposed Research Topics 2024-2027
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
Generative AI: LLMs, image and video generation |
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Extended Realities (XR) |
Spatial computing and digital experiences |
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Medical Simulation |
Realistic simulation tools |
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Architecture |
Blockchain |
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Futures Thinking |
Driving cultural changes |
Inteleos Research Network Partners
Get in Touch
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