DDx by Sketchy Wins 2026 CODiE Award for Best AI Solution for Education
Sketchy Group LLC has announced that its AI-enabled clinical readiness platform, DDx by Sketchy, has received the 2026 CODiE Award for Best AI Solution for Education. This recognition was announced on July 15, 2026.
DDx by Sketchy is designed to enhance critical skills through immersive, competency-based case simulation and is utilized in various education programs, including medical, physician assistant (PA), nursing, nurse practitioner (NP), graduate medical education (GME), and continuing medical education (CME). This platform supports learners from initial training through ongoing professional education.
An independent judge for the CODiE Awards commended DDx by Sketchy for its clinical accuracy and its structured pedagogical approach. This award recognizes innovative products and platforms across technology and education, with DDx being selected from 228 finalists across 75 categories.
The platform aims to address the dual challenges facing medical education today: the overreliance on AI tools and the increasing demand for training more learners with limited resources. CEO Girish Krishnaswamy stated, "DDx by Sketchy was built around the premise that AI can solve both problems at once." The platform's design allows educators to enhance clinical training without increasing their workload.
Each DDx case is created by practicing clinicians and subject matter experts, ensuring that the content remains accurate and aligned with real clinical practice. Chief Content Officer Ben Muller emphasized the role of AI in education as a means to broaden access to realistic training scenarios while maintaining the integrity of the learning experience.
Sketchy Group LLC is focused on transforming education for healthcare professionals, leveraging its pioneering visual learning platform, alongside the new DDx by Sketchy, to prepare learners for clinical practice. The CODiE Awards have recognized significant innovations in education and technology since 1986, honoring advancements that shape how the world learns and communicates.