Source: http://medbiq.org/” target=”_blank”>MedBiquitous In this event recap, MedBiquitous would like to thank the speakers and participants who made the http://medbiq.org/conference2014″ target=”_blank”>MedBiquitous Annual Conference 2014 such a success. Dr. David Nichols began the conference with a warm welcome to attendees, and Dr. Peter Greene followed with an update on MedBiquitous accomplishments, encouraging attendees to build the […]

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute’s team tackles is using cutting-edge technology to develop simple solutions to everyday, aging-related problems. (Source: Toronto Star)

http://www.michener.ca/” target=”_blank”>The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and http://www.elekta.com/” target=”_blank”>Elekta, a company that provides clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders, are enhancing the simulation experiences for the next generation of radiation therapists thanks to the addition of Clarity to Michener’s radiation therapy training suite. Clarity, installed with one of Michener’s existing Elekta […]

The use of simulation techniques in medical education, such as lifelike manikins and computer systems, results in improved patient care, better outcomes and other benefits, according to a study led by a http://www.stritch.luc.edu/” target=”_blank”>Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher. William C. McGaghie, PhD, and colleagues analyzed 23 medical education studies that measured the […]

The http://www.ipe.utoronto.ca/” target=”_blank”>University of Toronto Centre for Interprofessional Education is seeking interprofessional-themed articles for its June 2014 newsletter. Submitted articles should focus on the collaboration, communication and knowledge sharing between the health and education sectors for health professions education. The Centre is also interested in upcoming interprofessional events, conferences, grant and award announcements, and other […]

In celebration of National Nursing Week, the http://www.trentu.ca/nursing/” target=”_blank”>Trent/Fleming School of Nursing launched the new Nursing Clinical Simulation Learning Centre on Wednesday, May 14, at the Life and Health Sciences Building at Trent University. The grand opening of the simulation lab is a fitting example of this year’s Nursing Week theme, “A Leading Force for […]

Tips on how to simulate facial burns, burned-off eyebrows, and soot. Smoke inhalation is the leading cause of death in fires. It can cause thermal injury to the upper airway and injury from toxic gases, including carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. Typical external signs of smoke inhalation are facial burns, singed/burned hair, and soot deposits around the […]

Katherine Kortes-Miller, a PhD candidate and sessional lecturer at Lakehead University, was the recipient of a 2014 TVN Interdisciplinary Fellowship for her project, “Interdisciplinary end-of-life care education using high-fidelity simulation in long-term care”. TVN (Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network) announced a total of eight new http://www.tvn-nce.ca/” target=”_blank”>Interdisciplinary Fellowship Program (IFP) awards as part of […]

On March 31, students from St. Lawrence College celebrated the 2014 Simulation Olympics. The full-day annual Simulation Olympics engaged students with fun, engaging and educational competition. “This is our second annual Sim Olympics here at St. Lawrence College in our simulation lab. Working in teams of three, our second-year BScN students were involved in a […]

Publisher’s Message by Lisa Satterthwaite T’was the year of the Polar Vortex! I am sure that none of us will forget this past winter and will instead look forward to the enormous joy that the warmer, albeit wet spring weather ahead will bring us. I anticipate that over the past few months many of you […]

By Samantha Bruce, Canadore College March is Nutrition Month, and the Dieticians of Canada want to help Canadians enjoy healthy food choices. With this in mind, Personal Support Worker professor Nancy Bush has created a series of Mini Iron Chef events for her students to focus on dietary restrictions. Personal Support Worker students prepared meals […]

Simulationists at http://www.sickkids.ca/” target=”_blank”>The Hospital for Sick Children are trying to unite simulation fellows and trainees from different programs to develop a sim fellowship/trainee network. The organizers hope to engage simulation learners from different disciplines, share learning experiences, and explore resources and training opportunities. The organizers are starting a joint journal club and hope to […]

The http://medicine.utoronto.ca/” target=”_blank”>University of Toronto is creating a Student Training Fund in Otoscopy in partnership with http://otosim.com/” target=”_blank”>OtoSim Inc., thanks to a $200,000 donation led by Ralph Chiodo, founder of Active Green + Ross. Mr. Chiodo’s donation allows OtoSim Inc. to provide 66 otoscopy training units, known as the OtoSim, to the University of Toronto. […]

Source: http://www.durhamcollege.ca/” target=”_blank”>Durham College Meet Mr. EP Taylor, a 75-year-old client who lives with his sister. Mr. Taylor is generally well but has had some episodes of forgetfulness that are increasing in frequency. He also has rheumatoid arthritis, weakness in lower extremities, uses a walker (reluctantly) and has had previous falls at home. Mr. Taylor […]

It’s not hard to come up with a research idea or question – but is it worth researching? Here are some dead-ends that might surprise you. A recent editorial by Geoff Norman, Editor of Advances in Health Sciences Education, and leading thinker and researcher in healthcare education, provides some guidance. Dr. Norman reflects on 20 […]

Recently announced national postgraduate curricula in Denmark now require all resident obstetrician gynecologists to undergo a structured laparoscopic training on a virtual reality (VR) simulator to obtain permission to become a specialist in gynecology. Set by the Danish National Board of Health and advised by the http://www.dsog.dk/english_frontpage.shtml” target=”_blank”>Danish Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the new […]

A major new partnership between key healthcare educators in northwestern Ontario aims to pool resources and increase training capacity, as well as student access, to training simulations for medical learners of all disciplines throughout the region, ultimately leading to better patient care. The Northwest Centre of Excellence in Health Simulation (NWCEHS), launched on January 24th, […]

Source: http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/” target=”_blank”>St. Lawrence College St. Lawrence College’s Brockville campus has a newly improved Home Simulation Lab for Personal Support Worker (PSW) students thanks to funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). The funds were allocated by SIM-one—Ontario Simulation Network and was part of SIM-one’s http://www.sim-one.ca/content/seniors-care-project”>Seniors Care Project. St. Lawrence College’s Brockville […]

A world-leading centre for the research, development, testing and delivery of simulation training of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technologies and techniques, CSTAR has long been a champion for innovation. The Centre’s facilities support all stages of medical device knowledge translation by enabling meaningful collaboration of researchers and clinicians. Needs-based initiatives: WHaSP Examples of innovation abound, […]

The practice rounds include delivering babies in breech position, intubating elderly patients and replacing heart valves. Watching the students work in competing teams is like the medical equivalent of a television reality show – except that the stakes are potentially much higher than winning a million dollars. (Source: The Globe and Mail)

Source: http://www.canadorec.on.ca/” target=”_blank”>Canadore College Students in the Nipissing/Canadore Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program will be better prepared for the demands of their career thanks to new simulation equipment and scenarios, funded by the Productivity and Innovation Fund (PIF) competition. The Collaborative BScN, Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to BScN Bridging and Scholar Practitioner […]

The abstract submission deadline for the 6th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshops (IPSSW2014) has been extended to January 7, 2014. IPSSW2014 is hosted by the http://www.ipssglobal.org/” target=”_blank”>International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS), an organization dedicated entirely to pediatric, perinatal and associated healthcare providers and organizations utilizing simulation-based education to improve care and safety for children. […]

It’s easy to create gel effects from common ingredients. Here’s how: Gel effects is a popular medium in medical and casualty simulation. It is a gelatin-based product that is heated and applied to the skin to build three-dimensional wounds, scars, lesions, and sores. Gel effects are sold by many of the major makeup manufacturers (inlcuding […]

In simulations, fragments embedded in wounds should be realistic but lightweight, non-toxic, and without sharp edges. Fragments are produced by explosions, terrorist weapons, and military munitions. In simulations, fragments embedded in wounds should be realistic but lightweight, non-toxic and without sharp edges. I use pieces of plastic plumbing connectors and nylon nuts and bolts as […]