Course Duration
1 Day (online)
Participants attending weeklong workshops and courses at Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) headquarters have more time to explore topic modules and more opportunities to critique various assessment methods. They have the added benefit of access to all our local faculty and operations team members, as well as an in-depth look at our facilities. Participants are privy to our backstage simulation preparation area, simulation, observation and debriefing rooms. Lunch-and-learn sessions offer participants the chance to meet with our other team members beyond their course faculty to expand their knowledge and network connections.
All courses and workshops are led by dedicated simulation educators with years of simulation experience, many of whom are on the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
The Center for Medical Simulation’s Gateway Debriefing Skills Workshop invites healthcare education faculty to immerse themselves in the transformative art of Debriefing with Good Judgment©, a globally embraced method known for its profound impact. This dynamic workshop unfolds over the course of a full day, offering participants a rich, hands-on learning experience that sharpens their debriefing skills through engaging repetition and personalized coaching. Guided by seasoned debriefing experts, attendees will delve deep into the nuances of effective debriefing, emerging with enhanced confidence and practical insights to elevate their teaching and improve patient care.
Welcome to the Healthcare Simulation Essentials: Design and Debriefing course! This exciting program, led by some of the best simulation educators in the world, is the Center for Medical Simulation’s flagship faculty development course. We feature our unique Debriefing with Good Judgment© and SimZones approaches to empower you to use simulation to address real challenges in your healthcare organizations and health profession schools.
To help you make the most of your experience, we ask you to do a little work before the course begins. Take the time to speak with at least one key partner in your organization to pinpoint a specific problem that could be tackled with simulation, like a patient safety issue or a curriculum challenge. Then, during the course, you will collaborate in small, immersive groups where you will work with faculty and peers to design a simulation curriculum together and practice Debriefing with Good Judgment© techniques.
We can’t wait to work with you and see the amazing impact you will make!
Using cutting-edge educational theory and practice, the Advanced Instructor Course presents a conceptual framework that employs repeated micro-cycles of practice and feedback on debriefing, scenarios, and strategic challenges. This approach accelerates skill acquisition and showcases effective methods for faculty development. You will engage in a model of peer- and mentor-led “community of inquiry,” allowing you to reflect on your own and others’ instructional and management practices in action.
Each course will feature several globally-recognized CMS faculty members who will coach learners in intensive small groups. Focus areas will include advanced debriefing practice, advanced scenario development, and the cultivation of self-observation and reflection skills.
We look forward to seeing you and watching you grow even more!
Participants must have previously taken either the Healthcare Simulation Essentials (formerly Comprehensive Instructor) or Simulation as a Teaching Tool courses.