Introduction

This Voyager edition explores the otoscopy training head, a long-used simulation tool in Maastricht University’s medical education. Placed within the context of Limburg’s regional transformation, it highlights how UM’s medical program has combined practical skills training with theoretical learning. Central to this approach is the university’s Skillslab, where clinical procedures are practiced on realistic models such as the otoscopy dummy. This edition is structured into three tours: the first explores the historical and educational foundations of UM’s medical program; the second focuses on the use of simulation tools, including insights into the otoscopy training head; and the final tour reveals the creative process behind the 3D model that brings this object to life digitally, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at how technology enhances the preservation and presentation of medical educational tools.