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New Visiting Scholar at WISER
Please help us in welcoming our newest Visiting Scholar, Dr. Wenyun (Blair) Tan! As the Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China, Dr. Tan will be working alongside our leadership...
Director’s Corner – Spring 2025
Greetings, Friends of WISER, As spring breathes new life into Pittsburgh, WISER continues to flourish with renewed energy and global engagement. The past few months have been marked by significant milestones and heartfelt farewells. I believe it continues to reflect...
WISER Increases Staff and Promotes Fellowship Program
Our team at WISER is growing with the addition of our newest simulation specialist, Katherine Mozelewski! With prior experience supporting simulation-based training at Ohio State University, she brings a unique set of knowledge and skills to her role here. Please join...
WISER Celebrates Upcoming iSIM Course and Safar Symposium
Our June 11-12th Improving Simulation Instructional Methods (iSIM) course is right around the corner, but there is still time to register! Designed for anyone that wants to improve their skills in designing and deploying simulation-based training events, iSIM teaches...
Use OBS for Free Video Capture and Streaming
WISER has begun to use the Open Broadcast Software (OBS) to live stream and record our simulation sessions. OBS is a free and open source video platform that has been available for over a decade. By combining multiple camera angles, camera types (USB & IP), and...
Spotlighting Our CHSOS Staff Members
Our Operations Team is proud to announce that Katie Beam of Western Maryland has successfully become a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)! With this accomplishment, all WISER Operations Specialists that are eligible are now CHSOS certified....
Safar Symposium Success
It is always a joy to be part of the Safar Symposium and honor the legacy of Dr. Peter Safar! Last week, simulationists, practicing professionals, and educators came together to share their experiences and research pertaining to how simulation is transforming the...
WISER Hosts VR Demostration
Last week we held a demonstration of the Oxford Medical Simulation VR Platform for course directors and facilitators looking to integrate more AI into their simulation-based healthcare training and education! Those that joined us were able to experience several...
Dr. Klanarong Finishes Fellowship
After a year of learning best practices for designing and implementing simulation-based healthcare training programs, Dr. Suwattana Klanarong has completed her fellowship at WISER and will be returning home to Buddhachinaraji Hospital in Phitsanulok, Thailand!...
Katie Beam becomes Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist
Congratulations to Katie Beam and her amazing accomplishment of becoming a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS). Katie, a simulation center staff member at our Western Maryland satellite center, has always been dedicated to advancing her...
Kansas City Simulation Conference and New Curriculum Member
The curriculum department has added Emily Kane to the team! Emily has been a WISER employee for two years with the administration department but was interested in changing her focus to curriculum and what we do to help create and manage the courses that she had been...
WISER Welcomes New Visiting Scholar Dr. Wang
WISER is pleased to welcome Dr. Jiangshan Wang who will be participating in our Visiting Scholar Program over the next 3 months. During his time here, he will be observing WISER courses and spending time with staff to learn simulation center operations and best...
Dr. Lin Appointed Co-Director of WISER Research and Scholarship Committee
We are excited to announce that Dr. Charles J. Lin, M.D., M.Sc., has been named Co-Director of the WISER Research and Scholarship Committee. Dr. Lin is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine and...
Kaylee Peden Becomes a CHSE
Congratulations to Kaylee Peden on her recent accomplishment of becoming a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)! Kaylee is an integral member of our WISER team and offers outstanding support to our faculty and staff. We are so proud of her earning her CHSE...
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