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Inovus Medical and UpSurgeOn Launch SpineHUB at AANS 2025
We’re proud to announce the official launch of SpineHUB and SpineHUB Pro, an exciting new chapter in spinal surgery training brought to you by Inovus Medical in partnership with UpSurgeOn. This innovative platform represents the future of spinal education, combining TOTUM’s digital performance tracking with UpSurgeOn’s world-renowned digital synthetic cadavers, offering a fully integrated and…
Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation and the Pearls Debriefing Tool: A Qualitative Inquiry
This study explored the experiences of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students with immersive Virtual Reality (VR) simulation combined with the Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation (PEARLS) debriefing tool. Grounded in the National League for Nursing (NLN) Jeffries Simulation Theory, this qualitative inquiry addressed the need for innovative simulation designs that enhance…
Application of ultrasound simulation training in intensive care nursing teaching
The accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis of nurses in intensive care unit is helpful to improve the quality of nursing care. The traditional ultrasound teaching model has been unable to meet the needs of intensive care. Ultrasound simulation training as a new teaching model can improve the quality and efficiency of teaching. Therefore, the application of…
In their shoes: multimodal training using virtual reality to improve knowledge and confidence in caring for LGBTQ+ older adults
LGBTQ+ older adults experience health disparities disproportionately and face age, sexual identity, and gender identity discrimination, yet education is lacking amongst health care professionals. Virtual reality (VR) is a potential tool to combat prejudice and unrecognized bias in clinicians, which is imperative for improving care for marginalized populations. We implemented a multimodal workshop on the…
Interprofessional simulation in initial nursing education
Interprofessional simulation is an innovative approach to strengthening collaboration between students from different disciplines. It fosters the development of technical and collaborative skills through realistic scenarios and structured debriefings. Strategically integrated into curricula, it offers promising prospects for transforming healthcare training and meeting today’s clinical requirements. Keywords: competence; compétence; formation initiale; infirmier; initial training; interprofessional…
End-Of-Life Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing Curricula: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore end-of-life simulation in undergraduate nursing curricula in Australian and New Zealand institutions. Design: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was employed. The study is reported using the CROSS checklist. Methods: A survey was distributed to 45 institutions with an accredited Bachelor of Nursing programme in Australia or…
Effect of Multiple Simulation Exposures on Nursing Students’ Critical Thinking in First Direct Patient Care Practice
Critical thinking is a core competency essential for nursing practice, and nursing students must develop these skills to become competent nurses. The purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design is to determine the effect of multiple simulation exposures on nursing students’ critical thinking during their first direct patient care practice. A convenience sample of 39…
Development of a GPT-4–Powered Virtual Simulated Patient and Communication Training Platform for Medical Students to Practice Discussing Abnormal Mammogram Results With Patients: Multiphase Study
This study aims to describe our developmental process and lessons learned for creating a GPT-4–driven VSP. We designed the VSP to help medical student learners rehearse discussing abnormal mammography results with a patient as a primary care physician (PCP). We aimed to assess GPT-4’s ability to generate appropriate VSP responses to learners during spoken conversations…
International Conference on Simulation in Medical Education (ICSME) 2025
Under the esteemed auspices of the President of Yarmouk University, Prof. Islam Massad, and with the gracious support of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Jomana Al-Sulaiman, the International Conference on Simulation in Medical Education 2025 invites you to join a transformative event that brings together experts, educators, and healthcare professionals from across…
Healthcare Theatre – Standardized Participant (SP) Training Virtual Workshop
This virtual workshop hosted by the University of Delaware’s Healthcare Theatre in collaboration with the Center for Simulation Innovation, Interdisciplinary Education, and Entrepreneurship (CSIIDEE), will provide attendees an interactive approach to learning standardized participant training methodology. All SP trainers, simulation educators, simulation operation managers, and healthcare faculty are welcome to join. A Zoom URL and…
Register Now! Women in Leadership 2025: Leaning Into Change – Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders!
OVERVIEW: Women in Leadership (WIL) is an inclusive, one-day virtual meeting for ALL aspiring, new and experienced leaders in healthcare simulation. A partnership between the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), the Association for SP Educators (ASPE), and SimGHOSTS, this exciting virtual meeting promises an…
It’s Official! SimGHOSTS USA 2025 Early Bird Registration is open
Make plans to join us at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, July 29–August 1, for SG25USA — a dynamic 3.5-day event focused on advancing healthcare simulation technology, operations and education. Tailored for simulation technology and operations professionals, SG25USA delivers cutting-edge insights, practical strategies, and real-world solutions to help you stay ahead of emerging trends. From…
Introducing: Veterinary Simulators by VSI – now a part of 3B Scientific
3B Scientific is a leader in the medical simulation field for human healthcare education. With the acquisition of Veterinary Simulator Industries (VSI) in 2024, we are broadening the scope of our offering and bringing the same dedication to high-quality, realistic simulation training to the veterinary field.
3b Scientific Acquires Stops Medical (Strategic Operations)
We’re thrilled to announce that STOPS Medical is now part of 3B Scientific! Known for its Hyper-Realistic® training solutions, STOPS Medical bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. From point of injury trauma care, its cutting-edge simulators equip medical professionals with the skills needed to save lives in high-stakes environments. By integrating multiple…
SIMStation Moves US Headquarters to Dallas for Enhanced Customer Service
Dallas, April 15, 2025 – SIMStation, a leading provider of AV simulation solutions, announces the relocation of its US headquarters from Miami to Dallas. The new lease will officially begin on May 1st, 2025, and reflects SIMStation’s commitment to delivering faster, more efficient customer support across North America. With its new central location, SIMStation is…
Register Today for the 2025 Women in Leadership Symposium
Leaning Into Change: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leader Women in Leadership 2025 (WIL) is an inclusive, one-day virtual meeting for ALL aspiring, new and experienced leaders in healthcare simulation. A partnership between the Association for SP Educators (ASPE), International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), SimGHOSTS, and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), this…
HTC Vive’s VR Tech Brings New Hope for Healing as PA Expands WorkComp Benefits for First Responders with PTSI
As Pennsylvania expands workers’ compensation coverage to include certain Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) for first responders, a powerful convergence of technology and care is emerging—led by innovators like Dan O’Brien, President Americas at HTC VIVE and a featured speaker at the PCRB & DCRB Workers Compensation Symposium on May 1. O’Brien is spearheading a movement…
Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education: Transforming Learning and Decision-Making
In the evolving landscape of healthcare education, clinical simulation has become an invaluable tool for training nursing students and nurse practitioners (NPs). By replicating real-world clinical scenarios in a controlled environment, simulation enhances learning, improves clinical decision-making, and ultimately contributes to better patient outcomes. This blog explores the various ways simulation is utilized in nursing…
New and Improved Simulator to Help Reduce Caesarean Birth Risk
UK-based manufacturer of medical training products, Adam,Rouilly, has worked with leading clinicians to develop an improved simulation model for the teaching of vital skills which can help reduce the risk to mothers and babies during caesarean births. Debra Enhanced – Impacted Fetal Head Simulator enables clinical teams to learn and practice what to do when…
Getting your Surgical Simulation Program off the Ground: From Administration to Curricula (RP2504A)
This course is for surgeon educators who wish to utilize simulation to teach medical students, residents, and fellows. It provides a comprehensive review of how to start a simulation program for surgeons. The components of establishing a robust surgical simulation curriculum are included in this faculty development course, and will provide a comprehensive review of…
SIM Summit Indiana
Name of Event: SIM Summit Indiana Dates: April 24-25, 2025 Location: 340 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Hosted By: Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall, IU Schools of Medicine and Nursing, IU Health Early Bird Pricing: $175 (February 13th – March 28th) Regular Pricing: $225 (March 29th – April 24th)
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative: The Patient Safety Technology Challenge is Excited to Announce a New Event
The Patient Safety Technology Challenge is excited to announce a new event. Share these competitions (or the many other upcoming competitions) or take up the Challenge yourself and join a competition. The future depends on you.
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative: Unlock DoD & DARPA Funding Webinar
Don’t miss out! The Patient Safety Technology Challenge is hosting an exclusive webinar with Dr. Ron Poropatich from the University of Pittsburgh as he demystifies the process of securing Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) funding for healthcare technology initiatives.
Meet the latest winners and their tech-enabled patient safety solutions
All summaries of past competitions and the winning ideas can be found on our blog. Hack@Brown RelieveRx took home the Patient Safety Technology Challenge sponsored prize on February 1-2. Their AI-powered platform aims to reduce drug over prescription by assessing a patient’s pain level and uses the results, in combination with hospital records and medical…
Cardiac Arrest Simulation Response Time: A Comparative Study in Preclinical Medical Education
Medical students often face a critical challenge when transitioning from academia to real-world clinical practice, especially in life-or-death situations such as cardiac arrests. Despite extensive classroom training, newly trained physicians often feel unprepared for actual emergencies. Simulation-based learning has emerged as a crucial tool in bridging this gap, offering students realistic scenarios for practicing life-saving…
UTA takes lead with mobile lab to address rural health care crisis
Texas has the most rural residents of any state, with nearly 3 million people spread across a vast landscape. If rural Texas were its own state, it would rank as the 36th most populous. Yet, rural Texans face significant barriers to health care that their urban counterparts do not. More than a quarter of the…
The role of training and education for enhancing empathy among healthcare students: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Empathy can lead to a better patient-professional relationship, and this skill that can be learned and trained, and the university is the ideal place to start this training. The aim of this systematic review is to assess whether training and education interventions have an impact on increasing empathy in health students.
Simulator training for enhanced interventional radiology education
To address the challenges of staff shortages and the need to gain practical experience in interventional radiology by increasing attention in the medical curriculum, especially in combination with the opportunity to successfully gain hands-on experience, can help influence medical students’ career decisions in favor of IR. Regular training on VR simulators can reduce the amount…
Evaluation of a novel simulation-based training for urgent laryngectomy care
Laryngectomy (removal of the larynx, usually due to cancer) results in significant anatomical changes requiring specific clinical skills to safely manage the airway and support altered communication. It is crucial that healthcare professionals understand how to support people with laryngectomy, particularly in emergency care when their usual healthcare teams will not be present. Provision of…
‘It feels real’: Simulation training provides safe and realistic environment for learners
At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, current and future physicians get hands-on clinical experience and practice soft skills that translate into improved patient care.
Defensive Responses to Implicit Association Tests and Bias Awareness in an Implicit Bias Mitigation Training
To describe clinical learners’ bias awareness, self-perceptions of bias relative to colleagues (better-than-average), implicit and explicit biases and defensive response to the IATs.
Enhancing Pediatric Emergency Care in Low-Resource Settings Through Simulation-Based Training: A Narrative Review
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face persistent challenges in reducing pediatric mortality, particularly in emergency settings. Simulation-based training (SBT) offers a practical solution to improve pediatric emergency care by enhancing healthcare providers’ skills and clinical decision-making. Objective. This narrative review explores the effectiveness, challenges, and implementation strategies of SBT for pediatric emergency care in LMICs.…
Engaging and supporting standardized patients involved in equity-seeking healthcare training: a qualitative study
This study aims to explore the perspectives of standardized patients previously involved in equity-seeking healthcare training simulation activities to better understand how stakeholders can engage and support standardized patients in the delivery of educational opportunities for healthcare professionals related to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
Simulation-based learning in orthopaedics: A qualitative systematic review
Simulation-based learning has emerged as a transformative tool in orthopaedic education, significantly improving surgical training and patient safety. This systematic review examines the role of simulation in enhancing technical skills, decision-making, and clinical competence among orthopaedic trainees.
Novel Virtual Reality Simulator for Cleft Palate Surgery Training: An Assessment of Educational Feasibility and Traction Among Plastic Surgery Residents
This is to evaluate learners’ acceptance of multiuser virtual reality (VR) simulation platform while practicing the Furlow repair technique for cleft palate reconstruction.
