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91ɫƵ Emergency Medicine Simulation Education

Emergency medicine simulation training at 91ɫƵ

Medical simulation serves as a catalyst for honing the clinical skills essential for success in emergency medicine. By replicating realistic scenarios, students and residents can engage in hands-on, immersive experiences that challenge and refine their decision-making processes, procedural competency, and overall clinical acumen. This dynamic approach reinforces fundamental knowledge and fortifies the ability to navigate the complexities of emergency care with precision.

EM Simulation Focus Areas

Fostering Team Dynamics

Fostering Team Dynamics

Medical simulation provides a unique platform for residents and fellows to cultivate communication, coordination, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.

Reflection

Reflection

The debriefing sessions following simulation exercises serve as invaluable opportunities for reflection and continuous learning. These sessions foster an environment where residents and fellows can critically assess their performance, receive constructive feedback, and collaboratively identify strategies for improvement.

Exposure to HALO, Diverse Scenarios

Exposure to HALO, Diverse Scenarios

Simulations afford our residents and fellows exposure to an array of clinical scenarios, including rare and high-impact cases that may be infrequently encountered in routine practice. This intentional diversity broadens their clinical experience, preparing them to confidently navigate the myriad challenges presented by the wide spectrum of emergencies. Furthermore, we implement diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, and equity objectives into medical cases to educate the importance of social and population aspects of patient care.

Hands-On Procedural Training

Hands-On Procedural Training

The simulation team also dedicates time to hands-on procedure training. Learners have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of procedures from simple laceration repairs to cricothyrotomy and everything in between. Utilizing high fidelity manikins, task trainers, and procedural models, learners will be able to hone their procedural skills in a controlled environment with individualized feedback.

Simulation Centers

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91ɫƵ STAR Center
  • 9,000-square-foot simulation center in Medical School
  • Key Features:
    • Standardized Patients
    • High, Medium, Low-Fidelity Mannikins
    • Task Trainers
    • Debriefing and Observation Rooms
  • (Video)

Learn more about the STAR Center

Froedtert Hospital Simulation Center
  • Main Training Site
  • 20,000-square-foot simulation center features multipurpose simulation rooms, including an emergency department room and a surgical skills lab, as well as debriefing and observation rooms
  • Key Features:
    • Davinci Surgical Simulation
    • TEE/TTE Intelligent Ultrasound
    • ECMO Simulator
    • ALS Lung Simulator
    • High, Medium, Low-Fidelity Mannikins
  • Simulation Rooms:

VA Simulation Center
  • Main Training Site
  • Overall square footage of the space is 5,000-square feet. The simulation center is secured by badge access and consists of sim theater 1 and 2, procedure room 1 and 2, ultrasound room, three storage rooms, dirty utility room, and control room; two multi-purpose rooms are available for larger offerings. The total square footage does not include office areas or bathrooms.
  • Key Features:
    • Task Trainers
    • High, Medium, Low-Fidelity Mannikins
Children's Wisconsin Simulation Center (Dairy Cares of Wisconsin Simulation Lab)
  • Key Features:
    • Pediatrics Resuscitation
    • Virtual Reality
    • High, Medium, Low-Fidelity Pediatric Mannikins
    • Pediatric Task Trainers

Learn more about Children's Wisconsin Simulation Center

New Simulation Fellowship!

Are you passionate about education and innovation in healthcare? Our one-year Simulation Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to take your teaching to the next level. We offer competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package.

Learn more about the 91ɫƵ Simulation Fellowship Program

EM Simulation Testimonials

Emergency medicine injury simulation

"Nice as a senior learning to learn how to organize an entire team of different skill sets and to teach difficult skills."

Emergency medicine ER simulation

"I liked the small group hands on procedural workshops. I think that this is the most useful part of Sim."

Emergency medicine simulation discussion

"The experience we get leading cases in Sim and working on closed loop communication, confidence as a leader, and efficient yet thorough management of sick patients has prepared me well for caring for complex patients in the community thus far (where at times the resources are slightly more limited). I do appreciate the variety of cases we did get to experience in Sim throughout residency though as many times there are diagnoses that end up on my differential because I am able to reflect back on a Sim case from the past!"

EM Simulation Faculty

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Thomas Yang, MD, MEdHP, MS

Assistant Professor; Director, Simulation; Medical Director, Froedtert Hospital Simulation Center

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Lacie Bailey, MD

Assistant Professor

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Anna Culhane, MD

Assistant Professor

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Maureen E. Davis, MD

Assistant Professor

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Elyse Hartleben, MD

Assistant Professor; Emergency Medicine Physician Lead for Scheduling; Assistant Medical Director, West Bend Emergency Department

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Matt Laudon, MD

Assistant Professor

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Jean Pearce, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director Children’s Wisconsin Emergency Department Trauma Center

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Michael Rentz, MD

Assistant Professor

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Bill Scheels, MD

Assistant Professor; Course Director, Ultrasound Elective

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Ryan Scheper, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Associate Medical Director

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Abigail Schuh, MD, MMHPE

Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Director of Education, Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Fellowship Co-Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine