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Rapid Response Symposium WISER Highlights Summer 2022
WISER Leads the First WISER / UPMC Rapid Response Symposium WISER Highlights Summer 2022Mr. Smith, a 71-year-old male patient, enters the hospital with the need for an emergent appendectomy. Shortly after surgery, he arrives at the unit and is doing well. About an...
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...
iSIM is Coming Back to WISER!
Get ready to develop your skills as a simulation instructor with iSIM! This dynamic two-day course provides healthcare educators and novice simulationists with the foundational knowledge needed to design, run, and debrief effective simulation scenarios. From...
Neurologic Emergencies Course Created
Simulation-based healthcare education programs are one of the most effective ways to facilitate impactful and engaging learning. While these programs are commonly used to orient and train nursing and medical students, simulation can be a powerful tool to...
Meet WISER at IMSH 2025
We are excited to see you at the upcoming International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) in Orlando, Florida! Running from January 10-14th, this conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the simulation community while showcasing all the tools,...
Visiting Scholars Complete Time at WISER
Throughout October, we've had the incredible opportunity to host 6 visiting scholars from China's prestigious Peking Union Medical College Hospital. During their stay in Pittsburgh, these visiting scholars worked closely with WISER Leadership to learn the necessary...
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