Ever wondered how speaking a common educational language can transform healthcare outcomes? Join us with Dr. Adam Cheng and Dr. Vincent Grant as we unravel the intricacies of faculty development in healthcare simulation. We promise you'll gain insights into the importance of educators mastering the latest concepts and frameworks to ensure top-notch simulation training. Dr. Cheng and Dr. Grant share their experiences founding the Debriefing Academy, a pivotal initiative aimed at refining facilitation and communication skills among simulation educators. This episode highlights the pressing need for continuous faculty development to elevate healthcare programs and ultimately enhance patient care.

Facing the challenges of faculty development head-on, we explore how the Debriefing Academy is making strides to overcome the traditional barriers of conference-centric learning. Discover the motivation behind their innovative resources, like the Master Debriefer course, designed to empower educators to implement meaningful change in their simulation programs. By offering comprehensive learning opportunities outside conventional settings, these initiatives foster a shared mental model among educators, promoting a unified and advanced approach to simulation education. Listen to heartening stories of educators who have transformed their professional practices by applying the course teachings, proving the real-world impact of these development programs.

Experience the global expansion of simulation training as we delve into initiatives like the Academy Archive and its subscription-based service offering worldwide access to professional development. Dr. Cheng and Dr. Grant explain how the virtual courses, enriched by diverse international perspectives, are tailored to meet varied educational needs. With a focus on accessibility and affordability, these programs provide a flexible learning environment with interactive exercises and small group discussions. We discuss how this pioneering platform accommodates different roles within simulation centers, from operations to leadership, by offering modules on essential topics led by renowned experts. Tune in to learn how these initiatives are reshaping the landscape of healthcare simulation education around the globe.

www.thedebriefingacademy.com
UbiSIMvr.com

Innovative SimSolutions.
Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.