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WISER welcomes back Simulation Specialist Joseph “Jay” Dunham, a member of the U. S. Army Reserves.
You may recall that in January 2016, Simulation Specialist Joseph "Jay" Dunham, a member of the U. S. Army Reserves, was deployed for active duty. Jay returned to WISER in the middle of December 2016. WISER would like to share some information with you...
WISER hosted their first blood drive on Friday, January 20th.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. It takes just an hour to help save three lives. With the help of the Central Blood Bank, WISER hosted their first blood drive on Friday, January 20th. The Central Blood Bank serves the transfusion needs of not only local...
Readiness Assessment Program Receives Acknowledgment from ACIE!
WISER would like to congratulate Pitt Pharmacy faculty members, Drs. Neal Benedict and Susan Meyer, for receiving an Innovation in Education Award sponsored by the University?s Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence (ACIE). The award was granted to...
Our WISER staff spotlight this month is John Lutz, Director of Information Technology and Co-Director of Research.
Our WISER staff spotlight this month is John Lutz, Director of Information Technology and Co-Director of Research. John started working with Drs. John Schaefer and Rene Gonzalez in the original lab which was located in Montefiore Hospital basement around 1995....
Dr. Yanling Zhang and Dr. Jen-Chieh (Lendis) Wu begin their Fellowship at WISER.
WISER welcomes fellow Yanling Zhang, from The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, China, who specializes in anesthesia. Dr. Zhang will be with WISER until August 2017. Dr. Zhang received her Doctorate degree from Central South University....
WISER staff will be in attendance of the the 2017 International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH).
WISER will be attending and contributing to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH), which will be held January 28-February 1 in Orlando, FL. Presentations and workshops from the WISER staff range from the Course Development process to...
WISER Instructor Dr. Rick Henker and former Fellow Dr. Hiroko Iwashita Henker provided training in Cambodia.
Recently Dr. Rick Henker, Professor from the University and Pittsburgh School of Nursing and WISER Instructor, and former WISER fellow, Dr. Hiroko Iwashita Henker, traveled to Cambodia to provide a class on Crisis Team Management to the staff at Angkor Hospital for...
WISER’s Watson satellite center becomes an official FLS Testing Center.
WISER is proud to announce one of its satellite centers, the Charles G. Watson Surgical Education Center at UPMC, has become an official FLS Testing Center through the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons for the "hands-on" skills assessment...
WISER participates in the First Annual Med Ed Day.
On Friday September 30th 2016, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Academy of Master Educators sponsored the First Annual Med Ed Day. The day focused on the educational innovations of students, fellows, residents and faculty across the Schools of the...
WISER Participates in Wireless Simulator Demonstration
WISER recently had a demonstration of the Simulaids SMART STATMAN simulator. WISER is currently evaluating wireless simulators to address the significant increase of its in-situ programs over the past 2 years. Mobility, portability, features and usability are all...
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...
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