On Friday, May 20, the DeSales Healthcare Simulation Center hosted the 5th Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium in the Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare. Approximately 100 medical simulation educators, technicians, and administrators explored the latest research and accomplishments in interprofessional simulation education.
Jared Kutzin, DNP, MS, MPh, RN, CPPS, Director of Simulation at Winthrop University Hospital, delivered the keynote address. An experienced panel discussed challenges and successes in interprofessional education. Brief abstract presentations focused on innovative uses of simulation for research, training, assessment and change management.
Participants toured the Healthcare Simulation Center and viewed vendor demonstrations of the latest teaching technology in simulation-based education.