About ForTheWards
Transforming medical education through AI-powered clinical simulations
Our Story
ForTheWards was born from a simple observation: medical students and residents need more opportunities to practice difficult conversations before facing them with real patients. Traditional role-play exercises are valuable, but they're limited by instructor availability, standardized patient costs, and the artificial nature of practicing with peers.
Founded in 2024 by a team of physicians, educators, and technologists, we set out to create something different: AI-powered simulations that feel real, scale infinitely, and provide personalized feedback to every learner.
Today, ForTheWards serves medical schools and residency programs across the country, helping thousands of learners build confidence in their communication skills before those skills matter most—at the bedside.
Our mission is simple: Give every healthcare professional unlimited opportunities to practice, fail, learn, and grow—without putting a single patient at risk.
Patient Safety First
Every feature we build is designed with one question: "How does this make healthcare safer?" We believe the best way to protect patients is to ensure providers are prepared.
Evidence-Based Education
Our scenarios are grounded in educational research, clinical best practices, and frameworks like SPIKES, Motivational Interviewing, and SBAR. Every scenario is reviewed by clinical experts.
Accessible to All
Great education shouldn't be limited by geography, budget, or schedule. Our platform is designed to be accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Human-Centered AI
AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. Our technology enhances—never replaces—the relationship between learners and their educators.
Our Team
Slaton Case
Co-Founder & CTO
Medical student and software engineer. Built the platform's architecture and AI integration. Passionate about using technology to improve medical education.
Dr. [Name]
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Board-certified physician and medical educator. Leads scenario development and ensures clinical accuracy. Expert in communication skills training.
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Head of Clinical Education
Curriculum designer with 10+ years in medical simulation. Specializes in competency-based assessment and feedback design.
[Name]
Product Designer
UX designer focused on healthcare applications. Ensures our platform is intuitive for busy clinicians and learners.
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AI Research Lead
PhD in Natural Language Processing. Develops and optimizes our AI models for medical conversations and feedback generation.
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Business Director
Operations and strategy lead. Partners with institutions to ensure successful implementation and adoption of the platform.
Clinical Advisory Board
Our scenarios and educational approach are guided by leading experts in medical education, communication skills, and clinical simulation:
[Name], MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine, [Institution] • Expert in communication skills training and palliative care
[Name], PhD, RN
Director of Nursing Education, [Institution] • Specialist in clinical simulation and competency assessment
[Name], MD
Residency Program Director, [Institution] • Leader in graduate medical education innovation
Advisory board members serve in a voluntary capacity and do not receive compensation beyond reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
Want to Learn More?
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in bringing ForTheWards to your institution, joining our team, or partnering on research, we're here to talk.