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Max Leake Retirement. Congratulations, Max!
Congratulations, Max! WISER Highlights Summer 2022Congratulations to WISER’s Max Leake, who retires in September after more than 16 years of service with WISER! As part of the Curriculum Development team, Max has worked as a web and multimedia application developer,...
Early Mornings for Simulation Operations Team
Early Mornings for Simulation Operations Team WISER Highlights Spring 2022The time is 5:45 am. Most simulation centers are closed, lights off, and staff are sound asleep. Not WISER! Director of Operations Tom Dongilli and Manager of Simulation Services Martin Mayer...
WISER Welcomes New Western Maryland Satellite Center
WISER Welcomes New Western Maryland Satellite Center WISER Highlights Spring 2022WISER happily welcomes UPMC Western Maryland Hospital Simulation Center as its newest satellite simulation center. The site is anticipated to fully launch simulation operations at the end...
Using a Hybrid Model for Patient Care Technician Training
Using a Hybrid Model for Patient Care Technician TrainingWISER Highlights Spring 2022The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Course was created by UPMC St. Margaret and WISER to help new PCTs have a smooth transition into their role as members of the healthcare team. ...
WISER Diversity Symposium Seen Around the World
WISER Diversity Symposium Seen Around the WorldWISER Highlights Spring 2022WISER hosted its much-anticipated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion symposium on April 8. “Getting WISER on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Roles of Simulation” connected industry leaders...
Director’s Corner with Dr. Paul Phrampus
Director’s Corner with Dr. Paul PhrampusWISER Highlights Spring 2022Greetings Friends of WISER, Exciting and busy times here in Pittsburgh! We have just concluded our WISER Symposium focusing on the role of simulation related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)....
WISER’s New Studio
WISER's New StudioWISER Highlights Winter 2021WISER recently renovated existing space to enhance audio and video production as well as remote education capability. We had previously set up a temporary studio in an existing training space. While this was more than...
WISER hosts UPMC Radiology Contrast Reaction Course Train the Trainer Event
WISER hosts UPMC Radiology Contrast Reaction Course Train the Trainer EventWISER Highlights Winter 2021-Christa Brown A Contrast Reaction Safety Class is offered monthly at WISER’s main center in Oakland. In this class, Radiology attendings, residents, nurses and...
WISER Welcomes New Staff
WISER Welcomes New StaffWISER Highlights Winter 2021 WISER welcomed three new full-time team members in November, filling essential roles to sustain the simulation operations team and the administrative support team. Please join us in welcoming them to the WISER...
Hourly Rounding: A new WISER course offering
Hourly Rounding: A new WISER course offeringWISER Highlights Winter 2021 Developed by: Kristen M. Killian, DNP, BS, RN, ENLS Advanced Clinical Education Specialist, UPMC St. Margaret Jennifer Parrotte, MSN, RN Director of Organization Development, Nursing...
WISER at IMSH 2025
The International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) is right around the corner, and we are excited to announce WISER will be at booth 542! Running from January 10-14th in Orlando, Florida, IMSH is packed with educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and...
Streamline your Simulation Center with SIMS
Streamline your simulation center with SIMS! This cloud-based system revolutionizes scheduling and communication. But it doesn't stop there – SIMS also offers curriculum support and powerful data reporting capabilities. Make your center management effortless and...
WISER, Pitt School of Medicine Hold Open House
We're thrilled to continue our groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Office of Medical Education! Today, we opened our doors for an exclusive preview of our cutting-edge simulation and standardized patient center. The energy was palpable as...
WISER Welcomes Six Visiting Scholars
As a Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) fully accredited simulation center, it is part of our mission to contribute to the development and mentorship of the future generations of healthcare educators and researchers interested in developing and deploying...
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