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Visiting Scholars Complete Time at WISER

Visiting Scholars Complete Time at WISER

Throughout October, we've had the incredible opportunity to host 6 visiting scholars from China's prestigious Peking Union Medical College Hospital. During their stay in Pittsburgh, these visiting scholars worked closely with WISER Leadership to learn the necessary...

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...

WISER at Scaife Hosts “Second Look” Tour

WISER at Scaife Hosts “Second Look” Tour

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome 140 prospective University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine students to WISER at Scaife for a "second look" tour. During their visit, these future physicians got hands-on experience practicing spinal taps and administering...

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Fellow, Dr. Klanarong, Obtains CHSE

Fellow, Dr. Klanarong, Obtains CHSE

          We are thrilled to announce that our fellow, Dr. Suwattana Klanarong, is now officially a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)! Obtaining certification through the SSH is a testament to one's...

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Renovations to St. Margaret’s SON Complete

Renovations to St. Margaret’s SON Complete

We're excited to share that the renovations to our simulation space at UPMC St. Margaret's School of Nursing have just wrapped up! This updated space ensures our simulation operations specialists can offer even better support when delivering simulation-based...

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Radiology Contrast Reaction Course in New York

Radiology Contrast Reaction Course in New York

Earlier this year, we had the wonderful opportunity to teach our Radiology Contrast Reaction course at UPMC Chautauqua in New York! Designed for radiology attendings, residents, nurses, and technologists, this course teaches healthcare professionals how to manage...

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