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Optometry / OphthalmologyJuly 29, 2025Eye Simulator
An eye simulator is a medical training simulator that is used across healthcare simulation to educate optometrists and ophthalmologists to…
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Scenario DesignJuly 17, 2025Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness (SA) in medical simulation provides opportunities for learners to identify, practice, and evaluate environmental and potential hazard awareness…
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Professional DevelopmentDecember 8, 2025INACSL: International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning
INACSL, aka the International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning non-profit organization, is dedicated to advancing healthcare simulation science.…
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ModalityJuly 15, 2025Manikin
A Manikin is a full-body patient simulator that mimics human anatomy and physiology and safely allows for the teaching of…
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Artificial Intelligence AIAugust 19, 2025Using Generative AI to Help Design Healthcare Simulation Scenarios
Abstract: As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) continues to transform healthcare education, educators are uniquely positioned to leverage gen AI…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningAugust 7, 2025Virtual Nursing Simulations to Boost Confidence and Competence in Graduate Nursing Students
Abstract: Clinical confidence and competence are essential for nursing studentsโ success in applying knowledge and skills in patient care. Simulation-based…
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Neurological Surgical SimulatorsJuly 11, 2025
Brain Surgery Simulator
The brain surgery simulator is at the forefront of surgical training innovation as surgical simulation technology advances, unleashing new opportunities…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningJuly 31, 2025
Effect of End-of-Life Virtual Simulation Training on Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: The literature highlights that nursing students lack the knowledge necessary to guide patients and families on end-of-life (EOL)…
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Simulated DefibrillatorsJuly 4, 2025
Defibrillator Simulator
A defibrillator simulator is a simulated medical device used during medical simulation scenarios to mimic a patient experiencing cardiac arrest,…
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Birthing SimulatorsJuly 3, 2025
Childbirth Simulator
A childbirth simulator, also known as a labor and delivery simulator or birth simulator, is a healthcare simulation manikin or…
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NursingJuly 24, 2025
Innovate2Educate: Creating an Engaging Nursing Skills Lab Experience
Abstract: This pilot study was developed to create an engaging, competency-based simulation skills lab experience for undergraduate nursing students guided…
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VendorsJuly 8, 2025
SESAM 2025 Kicks Off in Spain: Healthcare Simulation as Infrastructure for Safer, Smarter Care
The 30th annual meeting of the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM) opened this morning in Valencia, Spain, drawing 1,377…






