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WISER Supports Malignant Hyperthermia Training

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...

WISER at IMSH 2025

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

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

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

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...

Director’s Corner – Winter 2025

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...

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Book written by WISER Staff and Fellow Published

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...

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WISER at Scaife Expands Simulation Support

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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