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

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?

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.

Modified “DART” for Simulation Debriefing Assessment

First described in the anaesthesia literature in the late 1980s, medical simulation has become an essential part of training in medical education at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as in nursing and pharmacy education. Debriefing is a core component of simulation-based learning. Reflection on the events of a completed simulation is a key … More Modified “DART” for Simulation Debriefing Assessment

Acute Crisis Training with Simulation (ACTS) Programme

Originally posted on EmergencyPedia:
Westmead Hospital Simulation Centre A 1/2 day simulation course for interns and RMOs Since its establishment in 2012, Westmead’s Simulated Learning Environment for Clinical Training’ (SiLECT) has been providing courses to address the need for acquiring skills in Crisis Management. Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) are a special group in our hospital…