Target audience: Educators and leaders of a current or prospective simulation program.

Objective: This course is an intensive immersion experience in medical simulation. Experienced leaders at the forefront of the field conduct the course which covers all high-level elements and concepts involved in running a simulation program. Attendees will join a growing community of Institute graduates positioned as leaders in the field.

Format: 5 1⁄2 days. The daily formats vary and include simulation scenarios, lectures, small and large group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises with feedback. There will also be two evening social events providing additional opportunities for networking and experience sharing.

Topics include:
• Patient simulation: history and context
• Operating a simulation program
• Teaching clinical thinking and skills
• Teaching teamwork and crisis resource management
• Developing debriefing skills
• Introducing behavioral and educational research paradigms
• Advancing simulation within one’s institution

Course enrollment is a 3-step process!

• Register your interest online.
• Email your application materials as detailed below.
• You should expect to receive a decision within about two weeks of your completed application submission.

Applicants for the Comprehensive Workshop must submit the following two documents to Paul Montgomery

1. A one page proposal for an institutional project you plan to develop during the workshop.

• Describe the current problem that your project will address.
• Define the beneficiaries and expected accomplishments.
• Identify the necessary resources and barriers to implementation.
• Describe how you will evaluate whether your project has created an improvement.

 2. A 1-2 page biosketch including (Do not attach your complete CV):

• Your goals for attending the workshop
• Your position, specialty, and professional experience.
• Educational background and any educational activities over the past 5 years.

Enrollment and cancellation policy: Upon acceptance, we would appreciate you reconfirming your intention to attend by reply email. Tuition will be due two weeks after receiving your acceptance. When a class fills up, we start a waiting list. If you must cancel and another candidate can fill your seat, we will refund your tuition less $100 for administration and processing. If we cannot fill your seat, we will refund half your tuition less $100 for administration and processing.

Target audience: Faculty of a current or prospective simulation program focusing on obstetrical care. This program is designed for nurses, physicians and midwives.

Objective: This course is an intensive immersion experience in medical simulation. Experienced leaders at the forefront of the field conduct the course which covers all high-level elements and concepts involved in running a simulation program in obstetrics. Attendees will join a growing community of Institute graduates positioned as leaders in the field.

Format: 5 1⁄2 days. The daily formats vary and include simulation scenarios, lectures, small and large group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises with feedback. There will also be two evening social events providing additional opportunities for networking and experience sharing.

Topics include:
• Patient simulation: history and context
• Operating a simulation program
• Using simulation in-situ and for drills
• Teaching teamwork and crisis resource management
• Developing debriefing skills
• Introducing behavioral and educational research paradigms
• Advancing simulation within one’s institution

Course enrollment is a 3-step process!

• Register your interest online.
• Email your application materials as detailed below.
• You should expect to receive a decision within about two weeks of your completed application submission.

Applicants for the Comprehensive Workshop must submit the following two documents to Paul Montgomery

1. A one page proposal for an institutional project you plan to develop during the workshop.

• Describe the current problem that your project will address.
• Define the beneficiaries and expected accomplishments.
• Identify the necessary resources and barriers to implementation.
• Describe how you will evaluate whether your project has created an improvement.

 2. A 1-2 page biosketch including (Do not attach your complete CV):

• Your goals for attending the workshop
• Your position, specialty, and professional experience.
• Educational background and any educational activities over the past 5 years.

Enrollment and cancellation policy: Upon acceptance, we would appreciate you reconfirming your intention to attend by reply email. Tuition will be due two weeks after receiving your acceptance. When a class fills up, we start a waiting list. If you must cancel and another candidate can fill your seat, we will refund your tuition less $100 for administration and processing. If we cannot fill your seat, we will refund half your tuition less $100 for administration and processing.

By Special Request from the SSiH Listserve:
"Four page introduction to Patient & setting"