Have you heard??? There is a new Healthcare Simulation Dictionary 3.0! The new dictionary version has 170 new or revised definitions and over 44 additional simulation-specific terms. The acronym list was expanded.

What term are you excited to see?

What term related to healthcare simulation would you like to see added?

I look forward to hearing what you have to say.

[Dawn Cicchini]

Yes, we got copies at IMSH! I admit I’ve been too busy to look at mine, though.

I’m hoping they included more information about AR / XR / VR, as those are buzzwords in simulation right now – and many people struggle to differentiate between virtual reality, AI, and other computer-based simulation formats.

I don’t know that I’d want anything more added; the Dictionary has always been at the forefront of terms from my perspective.

[Teresa Gore]

Dawn,

Thanks for your comment. I was excited to receive a hard copy @IMSH2025. I am in the process of reading all the terms and get a clearer definition of these terms also. I teach a sim ops course at a university and have to describe the differences to them. It made me think that I understand the terms but had some difficulty giving clear examples of each.