Medical errors in the US are estimated to cause
250,000 deaths each year
and create incremental costs over
$20B annually.
Institute of Medicine 2000 & 2006, James 2013
The Vision of Lumis®
While the field of medicine has followed an apprenticeship model to train healthcare professionals since the late 19th century, medical errors continue to be the third leading cause of death in the United States.
After personally experiencing the devastating impact of medical errors on individuals and families, the leadership at Lumis identified a glaring gap in training and education tools. This personal adversity fueled the research passion of our Co-Founder and CTO Doug Nelson, who incorporated Lumis in 2017 upon completing his post-doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. The contribution of founding faculty, John O’ Donnell and Joseph Samosky, with their deep experience in simulation-based education and engineering design was also contributory towards the company’s early vision for the platform.
Built on years of R&D conducted at the University of Pittsburgh, a leading center for healthcare innovation, Lumis aims to disrupt the traditional simulation experience by making it more immersive, accessible, and affordable.
Our Mission
Democratize healthcare education to reduce the frequency of medical errors and improve patient outcomes.
The Lumis Team
Our team brings decades of business, education, and healthcare innovation experience to this one-of-a-kind solution.
