Accredited by the American College of Surgeons and endorsed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Comprehensive Instructor Workshop
in Medical Simulation

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For directors or faculty of a current
or prospective simulation program

5½ days | $3,875/person
This intensive immersion in healthcare simulation is led by experienced simulation educators and covers all high-level elements and concepts involved in running a simulation program. Attendees join a growing community of Institute graduates who are positioned as leaders in the field. Daily formats vary and include simulation scenarios, lectures, small and large group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises with feedback. The week includes two evening social events for additional networking and experience sharing.

Special subtracks for technicians or healthcare workers in obstetrics are offered periodically in conjunction with the Comprehensive Course.

Topics include:

• Patient simulation: history and context
• Operating a simulation program
• Creating a challenging and safe learning environment
• Teaching clinical thinking and skills
• Teaching teamwork and crisis resource management
• Developing debriefing skills
• Preparing, building, conducting, and debriefing realistic simulation scenarios
• Avoiding simulation pitfalls and ineffective debriefing techniques
• Introducing behavioral and educational research paradigms
• Advancing simulation within one’s institution

CME and CE: This course is sponsored by CRICO/RMF of the Harvard Medical Institutions.

CRICO/RMF of the Harvard Medical Institutions is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CRICO/RMF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Apply for the Comprehensive Course

To apply for this course, you must:

Fill out the online application form, then email the following two documents to Paul Montgomery:

• 1. A one page proposal for an institutional project you plan to develop during the workshop, where you: describe the current problem that your project will address; define the beneficiaries and expected accomplishments; identify the necessary resources and barriers to implementation; and describe how you will evaluate whether your project has created an improvement.
• 2. A 1-2 page biosketch (not your complete CV), including: your goals for attending the workshop your position, specialty, and professional experience; your educational background; and any educational activities over the past 5 years.

Enrollment and cancellation policy
After you have submitted your application materials as described above, you should expect to receive a decision by email within two weeks. Upon acceptance, you must reconfirm your intention to attend by replying to the acceptance email.

Tuition is due two weeks after receiving 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.

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