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Innovative Faculty Development in Healthcare Simulation

January 29, 2025

In 2018 we developed a “recent graduate” faculty development programme for healthcare simulation.  Rather than targeting senior staff, this new approach aimed to recruit PGY1-4 doctors (and other health professionals) for training in simulation. Around this time we observed a rapid increase in demand for simulation without necessary a proliferation of human resources and skilled-staff … More Innovative Faculty Development in Healthcare Simulation

ACEM OSCE Course (Updated May 2026)

December 19, 2024

ACE THE OSCE 2026:2 – Tickets Click Here Course dates Evening Taster: Tips and TricksThursday 25 June 2026, 1900 AESTOnline | Free Whole-Day Coached OSCE CourseFriday 24 July 2026, 0800 AESTWestmead Simulation Centre | In person | Paid Course details We look forward to welcoming you to Ace the OSCE, an established emergency medicine OSCE preparation course … More ACEM OSCE Course (Updated May 2026)

SIMULATION Flashback – Guide on the Side versus Sage on the Stage

April 1, 2024

Simulation Flashback Our friend Dr Walter Eppich (@learnthrutalk) presented on his paper “Learner-Centered Debriefing for Health Care Simulation Education: Lessons for Faculty Development” at AMEE 2017. In a brief epiphany, we flashed back to our notes on this topic today – realising how positively influential this paper and follow up work has become for the … More SIMULATION Flashback – Guide on the Side versus Sage on the Stage

INSPIRATION?

March 21, 2024

WSLHD staff were treated to some powerful speeches from Dr Ros Crampton and other esteemed guests as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations at Westmead Hospital. Please enjoy Ros’ full speech.