The world that we live in offers numerous ways for engagement and interaction. Technology has never been so developed, yet the teaching methods in medical training haven’t changed for many years. Medical students report that they feel unprepared to deal with emergency cardiac arrest situations.rnrnHow can we bring engagement back to the medical classroom? Virtual Reality is an ideal solution for this. With its ability to provide realistic simulation and engaging scenario training, VR is increasingly becoming a preferred method of training for many organisations - from universities, to hospitals and private companies. But what exactly is the value that it can bring to the emergency medical training area?rnrnThis talk will highlight the opportunities that the new medium creates, with particular focus on realism and immersion. By drawing from her own experience, the author will try to answer the ultimate question - is VR the future of learning?