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Fellow Passes CHSE exam
We are excited to share that one of our fellows, Dr. Hafizah Abdul-Salim, has passed the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) exam! As a CHSE, Dr. Salim demonstrates her dedication to improving healthcare simulation education and strengthening patient...
Promoting Inclusivity Through Simulation
Every day at WISER, we see the impact simulation-based healthcare training has on learning and skill acquisition. From nursing students to practicing professionals, simulation gives participants a safe learning environment that acts as a facsimile of...
iSIM Returns to WISER
Check out our newest Healthy Simulation article, "Improving Simulation Instructional Methods (iSIM) Course is Back at UPMC Wiser!" Detailing how iSIM provides the foundational knowledge needed to create, run, and debrief successful simulation-based healthcare...
Virtual and Augmented Reality Growing in Simulation
Virtual and augmented reality are growing technologies in the sphere of simulation, and we are happy to show our visiting scholars how they can be utilized! Hololens, Google Lens, and Vimedix are just a few examples of how VR and AR can be useful in healthcare...
Two WISER Specialists pass SSH CHSOS Exam
We are excited to announce that our very own Matt Murphy and Heather Giordano are now Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS)! Matt and Heather show their dedication to simulation everyday as they work to support the instructors and educational...
WISER welcomes Jewish Healthcare Foundation Patient Safety Fellows
WISER recently welcomed Jewish Healthcare Foundation Patient Safety Fellows to learn and experience how the use of simulation plays an important role in patient safety and improving healthcare quality. The participants were given an overview of WISER and simulation...
WISER Welcomes Newest Fellow
We are happy to announce the arrival of our newest Fellow, Advait Kothare! Dr. Kothare graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where he received his MB BCh BAO, NUI, LRCPI & SI, and he completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Kent...
WISER Supports New AOD Code Debriefing Course
To help navigate the secondary impact critical events have on healthcare professionals, WISER supported the new Administrator on Duty (AOD) Code Debriefing course! Administrators and hospital leadership participated in this course to learn strategies and techniques to...
Utilizing Fruit as Task Trainers
Orange you glad we didn't say banana? We are happy to share how one of our courses for emergency medicine interns utilized fruit as task trainers to practice needle sticking! This course helps new doctors prepare for their clinical duties by introducing them to the...
WISER Hosts National CRNA Diversity Workshop
This past weekend, WISER worked in partnership with the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program to host a National CRNA Diversity Workshop! From ultrasounds to airway management techniques, nearly 200 participants interested in applying to nurse anesthesia...
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...
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