Background and Objective: The advancement of science and technology in the field of electronic communications has led to significant changes in scientific, practical, and applied fields, including educational and medical services. Smart medical universities and smart hospitals are considered to be one of these important advancements. Each of these new ideas has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Methods: First, the literature of the article was reviewed using books, printed and online articles, then qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis and an applied theory entitled “digital-human integration in the health system” was presented.
Findings: Reduced educational costs, elimination of the need for physical training location, the possibility of using multimedia tools, flexibility in time and method of education, facilitated storage of materials, reducing travel time and costs, and accelerating interactive processes are among the benefits of virtual education. Improved access to services, better selection of centers and doctors, ease of hospitalization and services utilization, remote monitoring of patient status, and better support and assistance for service users are also considered benefits of virtual hospitals.
Conclusion: Due to the complexity and sensitivity of some concepts and the hands-on nature of some medical science courses, it is not possible to provide education in this field only through virtual means. Therefore, blended learning, consisting of in-person and virtual classes, is recommended. In the field of medical sciences, which is a human-centered discipline with an emphasis on the interaction between doctors and paramedics and patients, it is better not to be limited to a virtual relationship that reinforces a sense of isolation.