Meeting in the metaverse - a new paradigm for scientific mentorship

81 Figure 1A photograph of our co-author, Mr. Teddy Tai Loy Lee, a pharmacy student using a virtual reality head-mounted display during the metaverse meeting. Informed consent was provided for the publication of identifiable information[Figure omitted. See PDF] 81 Figure 2A screenshot of the virtual experience during the mentorship sessions and research meetings taken using the selfie function. All participants consented to the publication of their avatars[Figure omitted. See PDF]ConclusionThe metaverse is an effective system for facilitating and enabling interactions amongst international colleagues, breaking down barriers between colleagues from different countries and across traditional hierarchies.Conflict of InterestN/A