Medical Simulation
Elective Name: Medical Simulation
Elective Mentor: Dr. Dustin Smith
Elective Location: LLU Simulation Center
Elective Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
Elective Description: Residents are introduced to the art of medical simulation education in a fun, supportive environment. They work with our educators to learn best practices in debriefing/teaching and with our technicians to run simulations and create simulator hardware.
Past residents have used the elective opportunity to learn from both EM and other specialties who utilize the sim center, practice uncommon procedures and even learn some basics of 3D printing. The schedule is predictable as the simulation center hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5 pm and Friday 8am to 2pm. Whether you are interested in future academics, or simply want to be able to debrief and teach your team at the bedside in your future community job, the simulation center can help.
Educational Goals: Demonstrate understanding of effective simulation education techniques.
Educational Objectives:
By participating in the Medical Simulation Elective, the resident will meet these competency and sub-competency targets:
Patient Care
● Emergency Stabilization
● Performance of Focused History and Physical Exam
● Diagnostic Studies
● Diagnosis
● Pharmacotherapy
● Disposition
General Approach to Procedures
● Teaches procedural competency and corrects mistakes
Patient Safety (SBP1)
● Employs processes (SBAR, checklists, etc)
● Leads team reflection such as code debriefings
Practice Based Performance Improvement (PBLI)
● Applies performance improvement methodologies
● Continually assesses performance by evaluating feedback and assessment
Professional Values (PROF1)
Accountability (PROF2)
● Demonstrates basic professional responsibilities such as timely reporting for duty, appropriate dress/grooming, rested and ready to work
● Uses social media ethically and responsibly
Systems-based Practice
● Technology
Interpersonal Communication Skills
● Patient Centered Communication (ICS1)
● Team Management (ICS2)
Assessment Tools: The Medical Simulation Center staff will assess and provide summary data on the resident physician’s professionalism. Additionally, the resident physician will submit one of the following academic work products for evaluation by the program director:
1. A newly created simulation scenario that has had at least one dry run
2. A newly created functional procedural task trainer
3. A video of the resident leading an animated lecture in the simulation center
4. A video of the resident leading a debriefing in the simulation center
Readings/Resources: Always being updated. Request your readings at the time of elective.
Tips for Success:
1. Look at the schedule for the whole week and ask to have specific roles during each different simulation session
2. Ask to help with simulations for areas of medicine you wouldn’t normally rotate (NICU, School of Medicine courses, etc)
3. Ask to lead at least one debriefing (after you have asked/learned what it takes to do it well)
4. Ask to make something on the 3D printer or with materials such as ballistics gel or Dragon skin
5. You are supposed to make mistakes in simulation education. Take advantage of that freedom to try something new!