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WISER Helps Presby Staff with Trauma Training

WISER Helps Presby Staff with Trauma Training

At the beginning of January, we worked alongside the dedicated staff at Presbyterian Hospital to deliver a Trauma Team Training course involving all members of their trauma team! Utilizing simulation-based training to ensure healthcare providers can effectively and...

A WISER Welcome to IMSH 2025

A WISER Welcome to IMSH 2025

Our newest Healthy Simulation article is here! This article, while highlighting our excitement for the upcoming IMSH conference in Florida, is packed with information regarding all the resources and professional development opportunities we offer at WISER. Make sure...

Dr. Salim Completes WISER Fellowship

Dr. Salim Completes WISER Fellowship

        Dr. Hafizah Adbul Salim, an Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Lecturer at the University Putra Malaysia, brought her expertise in critical care, life support, trauma, and clinical simulation to advance WISER's mission of supporting simulation...

iSIM is Coming Back to 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

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

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

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...

Radiology Contrast Reaction Course in New York

Radiology Contrast Reaction Course in New York

Earlier this year, we had the wonderful opportunity to teach our Radiology Contrast Reaction course at UPMC Chautauqua in New York! Designed for radiology attendings, residents, nurses, and technologists, this course teaches healthcare professionals how to manage...

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Staffing Additions and Global Success at WISER 

Staffing Additions and Global Success at WISER 

WISER welcomes new staff member, Elliott Finney! Elliott received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He comes to us from the Community College of Allegheny County where he worked with the IT Service Desk. He is a welcome...

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Medical Student Class Showcases IT Capabilities at Scaife

Medical Student Class Showcases IT Capabilities at Scaife

WISER recently showcased its new facility at Scaife Hall by hosting its first Clinical Procedures course.  All 156 second-year medical students had an opportunity to participate in training on basic airway management in our state-of-the-art center.  To enhance...

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WISER at Scaife Boasts Operational Excellence 

WISER at Scaife Boasts Operational Excellence 

Our Operations team is excited to announce the expansion of our support to Scaife Hall! WISER at Scaife builds upon our commitment to delivering the best simulation-based healthcare educational experiences to all learners.   From an operational standpoint, the...

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