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View article: Bridging the gap: Leveraging simulation expertise to improve active learning environments
Bridging the gap: Leveraging simulation expertise to improve active learning environments Open
Introduction Active learning engages learners in constructing knowledge through interactive strategies such as simulation, small‐group discussion, and peer instruction. Although recognized as a superior approach to traditional passive lear…
View article: Mitigating Misinformation Toolkit: A Medical Student Role-Play Curriculum on Communication Techniques to Facilitate Vaccine Misinformation Conversations
Mitigating Misinformation Toolkit: A Medical Student Role-Play Curriculum on Communication Techniques to Facilitate Vaccine Misinformation Conversations Open
Reinforcement of core communications strategies in medical school can positively impact trainees' ability and ease addressing misinformation. We recommend this 45-minute training session to effectively increase medical students' comfort an…
View article: Applying simulation learning theory to identify instructional strategies for <scp>Generation Z</scp> emergency medicine residency education
Applying simulation learning theory to identify instructional strategies for <span>Generation Z</span> emergency medicine residency education Open
Introduction Generation Z learners are entering emergency medicine (EM) residency training, bringing unique learning preferences that influence their engagement with residency education. To optimally teach and motivate this incoming genera…
View article: The <scp>MIDAS</scp> touch: Frameworks for procedural model innovation and validation
The <span>MIDAS</span> touch: Frameworks for procedural model innovation and validation Open
Background Simulation‐based procedural practice is crucial to emergency medicine skills training and maintenance. However, many commercial procedural models are either nonexistent or lacking in key elements. Simulationists often create the…
View article: Should the existing science of teams be applied to fluid teams? An exploration of fluid team effectiveness within the context of healthcare simulation
Should the existing science of teams be applied to fluid teams? An exploration of fluid team effectiveness within the context of healthcare simulation Open
Introduction Fluid teams have become increasingly prevalent and necessary for modern-day issues, yet they differ from more traditional teams, on which much of the current teams literature is based. For example, fluid teams are often compri…
View article: Fellowship Accreditation: Experiences From Health Care Simulation Experts
Fellowship Accreditation: Experiences From Health Care Simulation Experts Open
Background The field of health care simulation continues to grow, accompanied by a proliferation of fellowship programs, leading to fellowship accreditation efforts. There is controversy around the best approach to accreditation. Objective…
View article: Equipping Health Professions Educators to Better Address Medical Misinformation
Equipping Health Professions Educators to Better Address Medical Misinformation Open
As part of a cooperative agreement with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Federal Award Identification Number [FAIN]: NU50CK000586), the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) began a strategic initiative in 2022 …
View article: Novel, Synchronous, First-person Perspective Virtual Simulations for Medical Students in Emergency Medicine
Novel, Synchronous, First-person Perspective Virtual Simulations for Medical Students in Emergency Medicine Open
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View article: Targeted organized teaching scripts (<scp>TOTS</scp>) in the pediatric emergency department
Targeted organized teaching scripts (<span>TOTS</span>) in the pediatric emergency department Open
In the pediatric emergency department (PED), considerable challenges inhibit educational opportunities for residents outside of being precepted. The use of teaching scripts specifically addresses these challenges by allowing faculty to hav…
View article: Procedural task trainer gaps in emergency medicine: A rift in the simulation universe
Procedural task trainer gaps in emergency medicine: A rift in the simulation universe Open
Objectives We identified and quantified the gap between emergency medicine (EM) procedures currently taught using simulation versus those that educators would teach if they had better procedural task trainers. Additionally, we endeavored t…
View article: From intern to “accepted”: A guide to preparing for fellowship in emergency medicine
From intern to “accepted”: A guide to preparing for fellowship in emergency medicine Open
Introduction The number of fellowship options for emergency medicine (EM) physicians continues to expand. While guides exist to help residents explore individual fellowship pathways, we aimed to create a comprehensive guide for all residen…
View article: Curriculum Design and Scholarship for New Educators: A Professional Development Workshop for Medical Students
Curriculum Design and Scholarship for New Educators: A Professional Development Workshop for Medical Students Open
Our workshop provided medical students with a foundation in curriculum development and educational scholarship. Session design provided flexibility in the pace of breakout sessions and allowed in-depth discussion of educational topics.
View article: Simulation‐based emergency medicine education in the era of physical distancing
Simulation‐based emergency medicine education in the era of physical distancing Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic posed significant challenges to traditional simulation education. Because simulation is considered best practice for competency‐based education, emergency medicine (EM) residencies adapted and innovated to …
View article: Occult Sepsis Masked by Trauma—Exploration of Cognitive Biases Through Simulation With Emergency Medicine Residents
Occult Sepsis Masked by Trauma—Exploration of Cognitive Biases Through Simulation With Emergency Medicine Residents Open
The implementation of misdirection in this simulation was an effective means by which to engage learners in education about cognitive biases.
View article: Virtual Mentoring: Two Adaptive Models for Supporting Early‐career Simulation Investigators in the Era of Social Distancing
Virtual Mentoring: Two Adaptive Models for Supporting Early‐career Simulation Investigators in the Era of Social Distancing Open
Background Early‐career simulation investigators identify limited mentorship as a common barrier to disseminating scholarship and launching a successful academic career in emergency medicine (EM). Conferences often bridge this gap, but the…
View article: Mechanical, Team‐Focused, Video‐Reviewed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Improves Return of Spontaneous Circulation After Emergency Department Implementation
Mechanical, Team‐Focused, Video‐Reviewed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Improves Return of Spontaneous Circulation After Emergency Department Implementation Open
Background Outcomes in cardiac arrest remain suboptimal. Mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) has not demonstrated clear clinical benefit; however, video review provides the capability to monitor CPR quality and provide constru…
View article: Applying Educational Theory and Best Practices to Solve Common Challenges of Simulation‐based Procedural Training in Emergency Medicine
Applying Educational Theory and Best Practices to Solve Common Challenges of Simulation‐based Procedural Training in Emergency Medicine Open
Objectives Procedural competency is an essential prerequisite for the independent practice of emergency medicine. Multiple studies demonstrate that simulation‐based procedural training (SBPT) is an effective method for acquiring and mainta…
View article: Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students
Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students Open
Background Immune function and dysfunction are highly complex basic science concepts introduced in the preclinical medical school curriculum. A challenge for early learners is connecting the intricate details and concepts in immunology wit…
View article: The Reflective Teaching Log (RTL): Effective Documentation of Participatory Teaching Requirements
The Reflective Teaching Log (RTL): Effective Documentation of Participatory Teaching Requirements Open
We created a reflective teaching log for a student-as-teacher elective to track students' required participatory teaching and to provide a mechanism for reflective evaluation. This Minute Paper-based log is easy to use and can be adapted t…
View article: Additional file 3: of Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students
Additional file 3: of Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students Open
Simulation Likert Evaluation Raw Data. Raw data for Likert Post Simulation Evaluation Data is organized in columns corresponding to each of the 4 items assessed and scaled 1â 5. (XLSX 14 kb)
View article: Additional file 4: of Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students
Additional file 4: of Utilization of high-fidelity simulation to address challenges with the basic science immunology education of preclinical medical students Open
OSCE Raw Scores for Pre and Post Simulation Cohorts. Raw scores on the OSCE question Data is arranged by pre-simulation and post-simulation cohorts of students. Scores may range from 1 to 12 points. (XLSX 11 kb)
View article: Simulation-based Remediation in Emergency Medicine Residency Training: A Consensus Study
Simulation-based Remediation in Emergency Medicine Residency Training: A Consensus Study Open
Simulation may be used for remediation purposes for certain specific kinds of competencies as long as it is carried out in a transparent manner to all those involved.
View article: Human Factors and Simulation in Emergency Medicine
Human Factors and Simulation in Emergency Medicine Open
This consensus group from the 2017 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference “Catalyzing System Change through Health Care Simulation: Systems, Competency, and Outcomes” held in Orlando, Florida, on May 16, 2017, focused on the use …