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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

December 19, 2024

(Updated April 2026) UPCOMING COURSES: 📅 Free Online Introduction Session – EOI FORM (TICKETS ON HUMANTIX IN MAY 2026) 26 June 2026 🏥 In-Person OSCE Day – EOI FORM (TICKETS ON HUMANTIX IN MAY 2026) 24 July 2026📍 Westmead Simulation Centre Designed specifically for ACEM trainees: Emphasis on communication, prioritisation, and safe decision-making Authentic OSCE-style … More ACEM OSCE Course

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.