CMS Announces Simulation Instructor Workshops This May in Singapore

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nus-logoThe Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) in partnership with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore will be offering two sessions of its internationally recognized “Simulation As A Teaching Tool” Simulation Instructor Workshop at the University’s Centre for Healthcare Simulation.

Taught by CMS’ Harvard Medical School faculty, this CMS Institute for Medical Simulation Instructor Workshop is a 4-day intensive immersion in healthcare simulation that is specifically designed for those educators seeking to develop high quality simulation programs. It covers all the high level elements and concepts involved in using simulation as a teaching tool.

Drawing on the disciplines of aviation, healthcare, psychology, experiential learning, and organizational behavior, participants learn how to teach clinical, behavioral, and cognitive skills through simulation. Participants explore simulator based teaching methods applicable across the healthcare education spectrum, including undergraduate and graduate medical, nursing and allied health domains.

The daily formats vary and include simulation scenarios, lectures, small and large group discussions, and practical exercises with feedback. Ample opportunities are provided for networking and sharing experiences. Attendees join a growing community of Institute graduates who are positioned as leaders in the field.

Dates:
Workshop 1: May 10 – 13, 2016
Workshop 2: May 17 – 20, 2016

Venue:
Centre for Healthcare Simulation Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore.

Registration:
To register, or for more information on the workshops, please contact Ms. Mahanom Ahmad at medma@nus.edu.sg or Tel: +65 6516 1021 . Apply now – as seats are limited.

Click here for the Workshop’s Flyer