The document discusses using virtual learning environments to help medical students experience longitudinal patient care. Medical students currently only see clinical snapshots due to time constraints. The virtual environment allows students to follow virtual patients over time from a distance to gain experience with longitudinal care and better understand its complexities. Students felt it could be useful to contrast different patient presentations and see how one family member's illness may affect others. They suggested including patient signs, questions and answers, and clickable elements to access information.