Simulating Healthcare

04/08/2025

How to conduct a needs analysis to help guide simulation program activities....

Learn key steps to conduct a needs assessment in simulation-based education, from stakeholder input to data analysis, for targeted curriculum design.

12/13/2024

Join WISER's director, Dr. Paul Phrampus, for his newest video, "Improving Reliability for Simulation Based Assessments." While emphasizing the importance of...

11/21/2024

Struggling with inconsistent scoring in healthcare simulation assessments? The RST approach—focusing on the Rater, the Simulation, and the Tool—offers a game-changing framework to enhance interrater reliability. Discover practical strategies to align raters, optimize scenarios, and refine assessment tools, ensuring fair, accurate, and reliable evaluations in your simulation-based programs. Dive into the RST method now!...

Enhance interrater reliability in healthcare simulations with the RST method

09/12/2024

Fun day today at iSIM!

08/15/2024

Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of healthcare simulation scenarios by managing cognitive load wisely. Discover why simplifying scenarios to focus on core learning objectives enhances student performance and reduces cognitive overload.

In the world of healthcare education, we know that simulation-based training is a powerful tool, allowing students to experience real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. Simulation not only…

07/27/2024

Some thoughts on observing people designing scneraios over the years!

Simulation scenarios are powerful tools for learning and development, offering immersive experiences for learners to demonstrate the application of knowledge. However, there is a common temptation …