Simulation Track | Emory School of Medicine

Goals, Objectives, & Outcome

Goals

This 12-month track will support residents to gain the knowledge, skills, and methods necessary to: (a) participate in simulation-based medical education and research; and (b) launch a scholarly career trajectory toward leadership in simulation-based approaches that improve learning, quality of care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Objectives

Upon completion of this track, residents will be able to:

Critique several key publications regarding one area of concentration in medical simulation
Create and use models, materials, and equipment to support simulation-based teaching
Use a systematic process to plan, teach, and assess a simulation-based education session

Outcome

Upon completion of the track, residents will be awarded a certificate of distinction in Medical Simulation from Emory University School of Medicine.

Components:

Core Curriculum
- Simulation Methods and Research [Monthly Small Groups, 2nd Mondays, 4-5 PM]
- Comparative analysis site visits to medical simulation centers
- Hands-on simulation practicum comprising one-half day per week during one month
Experiential Learning
- Assist in creating innovative materials and using task trainers, mannequins, and technological methods such as virtual and augmented reality to teach medical tasks and procedural skills
- Participate in the design, facilitation, debriefing, and performance assessment of learners in novel, immersive, high fidelity simulation scenarios including those supporting interprofessional education and collaborative practice
- Conduct an analysis of one aspect of simulation program management
Capstone Innovation Project
- Design, implement, and assess an innovative simulation-based educational offering
- Present a poster at Emory Medical Education Day, Emory Quality Conference, or a similar academic meeting
- Optional: Submit a poster or podium presentation to a national conference or write a mentored, peer-reviewed paper on medical simulation
Mentorship
- Simulation faculty coach and Department-specific faculty advisor

Track Requirements:

Competitive Application: Personal Statement, Program Director Letter of Support (including Program commitment to one month during the academic year when the trainee will spend one-half day per week in a hands-on practicum in the Excel Simulation Center located in the Emory University School of Medicine), and Interview
80% monthly Discussion Group series attendance
Completion of a mentored Capstone Innovation Project

Proposed Topics

Curriculum design
Medical simulation modalities
Building and using low-cost simulation models
Task trainers and procedural learning
Simulation scenario design
Technical aspects of medical simulation
Simulation session facilitation
Simulation session debriefing
Integration of simulation into the educational curriculum
Integration of simulation into a healthcare organization’s quality and safety strategy
Simulation performance assessment
Simulation program evaluation
Scholarly products and peer review in medical simulation

Tentative Schedule
Small Group Discussions are held every month, typically on the second Monday of the month, 4:00-5:00 pm. The resident’s one-month (one-half day per week) hands-on practicum will be arranged during a month agreed upon by both the residency program and the Track program. The practicum will take place in the Excel Simulation Center, Emory University School of Medicine.

Eligibility & General Requirements

Eligibility

Application to the Medical Simulation Residency Track is open to all rising PGY2 or higher Residents/Fellows in good standing with their graduate medical education training program.

Residents and fellows apply to the Track by March 15 prior to the academic year of entry into the Track, and complete the Track during one academic year.
A limited number of residents and fellows will be selected based on a competitive application process as noted above.

General Requirements

Residents/Fellows must remain in good standing with the residency/fellowship program.
Residents/Fellows must maintain regular attendance at monthly Group Discussions.
Residents/Fellows must complete and present a mentored Capstone Innovation Project.
Residents/Fellows must adhere to Emory residency work-hour policies.

Application Process

The application must include the following components:

A personal statement describing why you would like to participate in the Track, your interest in simulation-based learning and research, and your expected goals and outcomes. The personal statement must be limited to no more than one page.
A letter of support from the Program Director indicating support for participation in the Track as described above.
Applicants also will be expected to attend an interview.

Please submit your application to Dr. Michele L. Sumler no later than March 15 for consideration in the cohort starting in July.