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IMS FAQ

Can I host a course at my institution?
Yes. Institute for Medical Simulation instructor courses, which focus on the development and maintenance of high-quality healthcare simulation programs, can be conducted at your organization.

Through its Customized Services, CMS offers videoconferencing services, which may include the broadcast of a live simulation and debriefing to a team or larger audience at your organization. CMS staff are also available for speaking or other consulting services at your location.

I’m not in obstetrics; can I still take the Comprehensive with OB course?
Yes. The general Comprehensiove course and the OB course is one course. The Institute for Medical Simulation Comprehensive Course with OB is a subtrack designed for OB simulation leaders and instructors who are Obstetricians, obstetrical nurses, CNM, and obstetrical anesthesiologists. Portions of the main course offer special breakout sessions for the OB track.

How do I find out if there is space in a course?
The availability of each course is updated on this website. Click here to check the calendar.

How do I sign up for a course?
Follow the links below to the respective applications pages: Clinical Training – Labor and Delivery. Institute for Medical Simulation. To sign up for any other Clinical Training course, please contact Rhonda Young.

In the application for courses within the Institute for Medical Simulation, what is expected in the project plans portion?
Participants in the Comprehensive and Obstetrics courses within the Institute for Medical Simulation are leaders and instructors of existing or planned simulation facilities at their respective facilities.

To ensure that each participant is mindful of soving an institutional problem, we require information on the nature and plans for these projects. Therefore, we ask all applicants to describe a problem or problems or research idea that they intend to address during the course and when they return home. The goal is to help participants to define the beneficiaries of solutions to these problems, to identify the necessary resources and barriers to implementation of potential solutions and to describe how evaluation can be carried out after implementation of new solutions.

These details will ensure that the participants’ experiences at IMS are immediately applied.

Do you offer any scholarships or group discounts on CMS courses?
No group rates are available for Clinical Training or Institute for Medical Simulation courses. Special rates may be offered to non-profit organizations that engage in Healthcare Adventures courses.

You may also be able to access funds through your professional association or discounts from your insurance provider.

Can I participate in your course even if my English is not very good?
While all our courses are conducted in English, the Center for Medical Simulation welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds. To gain the full benefit of your CMS course, you must be prepared to contribute fully to your simulation team. Participants who are fluent in English gain the most from our courses.

How do I know if I have been accepted for an Institute for Medical Simulation Course?
You will receive a letter of acceptance from the Institute for Medical Simulation when you have been accepted. Or contact Paul Montgomery Please email us to confirm your intent to attend following receipt of the letter. If you have been placed on a waiting list, you will be informed of this, and contacted if a seat opens up.

Now that I have been accepted for an IMS course, can you hold my seat until I find out if my [dept/hospital/grant/agency] will provide the funds?
When you have applied and been accepted for a CMS course, your tuition is due two weeks after you receive your letter of acceptance. If you need extra time, you must contact Paul Montgomery to tell him your plan for arrainging payment. If you fail to make arrangements to complete payment, or contact Paul Montgomery during this time, your seat may be offered to another applicant.

Can I send an extra participant to an IMS Course on a certain date?
All courses have a limited number of participants, and most classes fill up well before the application deadline. You are welcome to contact us to determine availability.

How do I pay for my IMS course?
The Center for Medical Simulation accepts payments by credit card, money order or check.

To pay by credit card, please contact Rhonda Young.

Payment by money order or check should be made out to "Center for Medical Simulation" and sent to:
Rhonda Young
Center for Medical Simulation
65 Landsdowne St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

If you must cancel and a waiting-list candidate can fill your seat, we will refund your tuition, less $100 for administration and processing. If we cannot fill your seat, we will refund half your tuition.

What time should I be there, and at what time will the course finish?
You will receive further information about your course as the starting date approaches. In the interim, you can always check the CMS course calendar.

How do I get to CMS?
You can take the subway, hospital shuttle van, or your own vehicle to CMS. Read here.

Are there any hotels nearby?
There are several hotels within walking distance of the Center for Medical Simulation. Click here for a listing.

When should I expect my CME credits for attending?
The CRICO/RMF of the Harvard Medical Institutions process credits for physicians who have completed courses at the Center for Medical Simulation. This takes approximately three months. You will receive a certificate in the mail when your credits have been processed.

Nurses receive credit for their courses at CMS immediately upon completion.

What is the copyright on the course materials? Can I use the material to train my faculty?
The Center for Medical Simulation maintains copyright on the materials distributed for its courses. Former students of IMS may share the material with employees from their own institute for training purposes, if they give prominent credit to CMS as the source. Any other use, such as for training those outside the local institution or for those employed outside the local organization or for general presentation, is prohibited without express consent from CMS. If you have any questions pertaining to the use of IMS materials please call (617.768.8902) or email Robert Simon.

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	IMS FAQ Can I host a course at my institution? Yes. Institute for Medical Simulation instructor courses, which focus on the development and maintenance of high-quality healthcare simulation programs, can be conducted at your organization. Through its Customized Services, CMS offers videoconferencing services, which may include the broadcast of a live simulation and debriefing to a team or larger audience at your organization. CMS staff are also available for speaking or other consulting services at your location. I’m not in obstetrics; can I still take the Comprehensive with OB course? Yes. The general Comprehensiove course and the OB course is one course. The Institute for Medical Simulation Comprehensive Course with OB is a subtrack designed for OB simulation leaders and instructors who are Obstetricians, obstetrical nurses, CNM, and obstetrical anesthesiologists. Portions of the main course offer special breakout sessions for the OB track. How do I find out if there is space in a course? The availability of each course is updated on this website. Click here to check the calendar. How do I sign up for a course? Follow the links below to the respective applications pages: Clinical Training – Labor and Delivery. Institute for Medical Simulation. To sign up for any other Clinical Training course, please contact Rhonda Young. In the application for courses within the Institute for Medical Simulation, what is expected in the project plans portion? Participants in the Comprehensive and Obstetrics courses within the Institute for Medical Simulation are leaders and instructors of existing or planned simulation facilities at their respective facilities. To ensure that each participant is mindful of soving an institutional problem, we require information on the nature and plans for these projects. Therefore, we ask all applicants to describe a problem or problems or research idea that they intend to address during the course and when they return home. The goal is to help participants to define the beneficiaries of solutions to these problems, to identify the necessary resources and barriers to implementation of potential solutions and to describe how evaluation can be carried out after implementation of new solutions. These details will ensure that the participants’ experiences at IMS are immediately applied. Do you offer any scholarships or group discounts on CMS courses? No group rates are available for Clinical Training or Institute for Medical Simulation courses. Special rates may be offered to non-profit organizations that engage in Healthcare Adventures courses. You may also be able to access funds through your professional association or discounts from your insurance provider. Can I participate in your course even if my English is not very good? While all our courses are conducted in English, the Center for Medical Simulation welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds. To gain the full benefit of your CMS course, you must be prepared to contribute fully to your simulation team. Participants who are fluent in English gain the most from our courses. How do I know if I have been accepted for an Institute for Medical Simulation Course? You will receive a letter of acceptance from the Institute for Medical Simulation when you have been accepted. Or contact Paul Montgomery Please email us to confirm your intent to attend following receipt of the letter. If you have been placed on a waiting list, you will be informed of this, and contacted if a seat opens up. Now that I have been accepted for an IMS course, can you hold my seat until I find out if my [dept/hospital/grant/agency] will provide the funds? When you have applied and been accepted for a CMS course, your tuition is due two weeks after you receive your letter of acceptance. If you need extra time, you must contact Paul Montgomery to tell him your plan for arrainging payment. If you fail to make arrangements to complete payment, or contact Paul Montgomery during this time, your seat may be offered to another applicant. Can I send an extra participant to an IMS Course on a certain date? All courses have a limited number of participants, and most classes fill up well before the application deadline. You are welcome to contact us to determine availability. How do I pay for my IMS course? The Center for Medical Simulation accepts payments by credit card, money order or check. To pay by credit card, please contact Rhonda Young. Payment by money order or check should be made out to "Center for Medical Simulation" and sent to: Rhonda Young Center for Medical Simulation 65 Landsdowne St. Cambridge, MA 02139 If you must cancel and a waiting-list candidate can fill your seat, we will refund your tuition, less $100 for administration and processing. If we cannot fill your seat, we will refund half your tuition. What time should I be there, and at what time will the course finish? You will receive further information about your course as the starting date approaches. In the interim, you can always check the CMS course calendar. How do I get to CMS? You can take the subway, hospital shuttle van, or your own vehicle to CMS. Read here. Are there any hotels nearby? There are several hotels within walking distance of the Center for Medical Simulation. Click here for a listing. When should I expect my CME credits for attending? The CRICO/RMF of the Harvard Medical Institutions process credits for physicians who have completed courses at the Center for Medical Simulation. This takes approximately three months. You will receive a certificate in the mail when your credits have been processed. Nurses receive credit for their courses at CMS immediately upon completion. What is the copyright on the course materials? Can I use the material to train my faculty? The Center for Medical Simulation maintains copyright on the materials distributed for its courses. Former students of IMS may share the material with employees from their own institute for training purposes, if they give prominent credit to CMS as the source. Any other use, such as for training those outside the local institution or for those employed outside the local organization or for general presentation, is prohibited without express consent from CMS. If you have any questions pertaining to the use of IMS materials please call (617.768.8902) or email Robert Simon. Back to top
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