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     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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

       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!...

      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...