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WISER Supports Malignant Hyperthermia Training
We love working with the talented staff at St. Margaret's Hospital, especially when we get to support Malignant Hyperthermia Training! Designed for the anesthesia department and surgical services at St. Margaret, this training helps participants identify and treat...

iSIM Provides Participants With Simulation Experience
This past month, we had an amazing turnout for our Improving Simulation Instructional Methods (iSIM) course! Developed in collaboration with the Gordon Center for Research and Medical Education, iSIM provides all the foundational knowledge needed to develop and deploy...

WISER Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness month, we are happy to share our recent collaboration with the wonderful staff at UPMC Mercy and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Pathfinders High School for Disability Mentoring Day! With this enriching experience,...

WISER at IMSH 2025
The International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) is right around the corner, and we are excited to announce WISER will be at booth 542! Running from January 10-14th in Orlando, Florida, IMSH is packed with educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and...

Streamline your Simulation Center with SIMS
Streamline your simulation center with SIMS! This cloud-based system revolutionizes scheduling and communication. But it doesn't stop there – SIMS also offers curriculum support and powerful data reporting capabilities. Make your center management effortless and...

WISER, Pitt School of Medicine Hold Open House
We're thrilled to continue our groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Office of Medical Education! Today, we opened our doors for an exclusive preview of our cutting-edge simulation and standardized patient center. The energy was palpable as...

WISER Welcomes Six Visiting Scholars
As a Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) fully accredited simulation center, it is part of our mission to contribute to the development and mentorship of the future generations of healthcare educators and researchers interested in developing and deploying...

Fellow Assists in Running WISER’s EPAM Class
Our Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accredited Fellowship and Visiting Scholars Program provides one-of-a-kind learning opportunities for individuals interested in studying the application of simulation in healthcare education. One of our fellows, Dr....

WISER gains another Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)
It is a pleasure to announce our own Clint McElroy is now a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)! Clint is a dedicated member of WISER's team, and he consistently goes above and beyond in support of our mission to provide the highest quality...

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Course Back in November
We are excited to announce that the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) course is back at WISER on November 12th! While offering CE credit, POCUS aims to teach practicing physicians and Advanced Practice Providers all the fundamental and frequently used ultrasound...
Director’s Corner – Winter 2025
Greetings Friends of WISER! It has been quite cold here in Pittsburgh, but we are generating warmth through our amazing work and commitment to improving healthcare delivery and education through the use of simulation. As we embark on another exciting year in...
Curriculum Team Champions New Simulation-based Training Initiatives
The curriculum team is excited to highlight our recent trip to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) while sharing updates about the new courses we’ve helped create over the winter! In January, members of the WISER team had the amazing...
Book written by WISER Staff and Fellow Published
We're thrilled to announce the recent publication of "Navigating Healthcare Simulation: A Practical Guide for Effective Teaching," authored by former fellow Dr. Thanat Tangpaisarn, WISER's Director Dr. Paul Phrampus, and Senior Associate Director Dr. John O'Donnell! A...
WISER at Scaife Expands Simulation Support
Recently, our new WISER at Scaife location supported multiple successful sessions for our 2nd Year Medical Student Invasive Monitoring Procedures course! Designed for students that are getting ready to start their clinical rotations, this...
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