The Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research (WISER) began using Simulation Information Management Systems (SIMS) to assist with day-to-day operations management in 2002. Four years later, SIMS 2.0 was revealed, expanding the scope of support provided by this web-based system to include scheduling, curricula delivery and reporting to clinical simulation programs throughout the world. [...]

Healthcare simulation is an extremely useful education and training resource, and investment in this learning method can result in improved patient safety outcomes. Clinical simulation educators are often tasked with ensuring that these outcomes are met through high-fidelity simulation experiences, but can be left wondering how best to maximize their return on investment. However, there [...]

The Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) has announced that they are one of the first simulation centers to receive accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) for a fellowship program. WISER’s healthcare simulation Fellowship program was formalized in 2009 and has evolved dramatically since its inception. The program accepts simulationists [...]

The second week of the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) virtual conference showcased a variety of presentations in a variety of formats and on a wide range of topics. The first of a series of lectures entitled “Bringing Sim to Life” was given by Paul Phrampus, MD, FACEP, FSSH, the director of the [...]