Join us for the first episode in Urdu as Jabeen Fayyaz, IPSS President, interviews Dr. Saba Laila, an INSPIRE-IPSS fellow about simulation in Pakistan. 

Bio - Dr.Saba Laila serves as the Head of Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan. She is also the Program Director of Foundation Program of Pediatric Medicine, which is a novel program in the country, introducing simulation -based one year program. She has a passion of training life saving resuscitation workshops and is an AHA instructor for BLS, PALS and ACLS. She is the IPSS-INSPIRE simulation fellow. Her area of interest is disaster management and is the Chair of Hospital's Emergency Response Committee She has a keen interest in developing PEM psychomotor competencies and leadership. She is the Supervisor of College of Physicians and Surgeon Pakistan.

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In this episode, Christine and Ingrid explore how extended reality, including virtual and augmented reality, can support caregiver training. Keith Widmeier and Amanda  Manzi share their work developing an XR based training platform to reinforce emergency care skills for caregivers of children with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence.

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Bienvenidos al episodio inaugural del pódcast en español de la International Pediatric Simulation Society!

En esta conversación con el Dr. Eduardo Frias Mantilla, Julian Varas comparte cómo la simulación quirúrgica, la tecnología y la innovación están cambiando la forma en que se enseña y aprende en pediatría en América Latina.

Este episodio explora:

- El valor de la comunidad y la colaboración para impulsar el cambio educativo.

Eduardo Frias: www.linkedin.com/in/eduardofriasmantilla

Julian varas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianvaras/

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In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora and Dr. Isabel Gross discuss the rapidly evolving role of AI in healthcare. Dr. Isabel Gross shares her journey from resident to chair of INSPIRE, her innovative projects with distance simulation, and insights into AI's transformative role in healthcare education.

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In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora interviews the Keynote speaker at IPSSW 2026 in Rome, Italy - Marientina Gotsis. The conversation explores the innovative intersection of media game design, healthcare, and humanism, highlighting how simulation and playful approaches can transform medical training, patient care, and emotional connection. Marientina Gotsis shares her extensive experience in applying media and game design to health contexts, emphasizing the importance of visual storytelling, emotional intelligence, and scalable solutions.

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Explore how simulation and artificial intelligence are being leveraged to improve critical communication skills in healthcare, address gaps in training, and foster global accessibility.

In this episode Dr. Samreen Vora speaks with Dr. Lauren Rissman as she shares her journey from critical care to simulation-based communication training. They explore the impact of personal experiences on professional practice and educational innovations and share findings from a landmark study on communication concordance between physicians and families. Dr. Rissman tells us about the development and use of AI-supported simulation tools and objective assessment platforms, noting how simulation can bridge training gaps, even for seasoned professionals.

Palliative Care Education for Pediatric Critical Care Trainees: A Scoping Review and a Call to Action

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Dr. Samreen Vora interviews Penny Watts and Carmen Turkelson as they share their pathways into healthcare simulation, their leadership roles within INACSL, and the importance of standards of best practice. Discover how teamwork, mentorship, and global collaboration drive innovation and improve patient care through simulation.

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This episode is recorded live at the end of day 2 of the International Pediatric Simulation conference IPSSW 2026 Rome, Italy 4-7 May 2026.

Erin Carn-Bennett interviews first time IPSSW attendee Dr Eduardo Frias from Canada about his simulation story which began in Mexico as a trainee doctor. Eduardo speaks 4 languages and when he initially moved to Canada he applied for simulation technician roles due to his newfound passion for simulation after leaving Mexico. Eduardo shares his IPSS and simulation story and all about his innovation project “Sim Gym” which has potential to give back globally to the simulation and healthcare community through humanised and accessible technology. Join Erin and Eduardo as they meet as strangers and leave as IPSS friends both inspired and hopeful from this amazing presentation and work. Welcome to IPSS Eduardo!

Dr. Eduardo Frias is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Fellow at McGill University, with a strong academic focus on medical simulation and healthcare education.

He is an active member of the Centre for Pediatric Simulation at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and a senior instructor in the Disaster Simulation Program at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, where he has also served as a program development advisor, supporting the growth and strategic implementation of simulation curricula. His work extends internationally through collaborations with institutions across Latin America, focusing on scalable and context-adapted simulation-based education.

Dr. Frias leads the Sim Gym program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, a simulation-based initiative that emphasizes deliberate practice with asynchronous evaluation to develop both technical and non-technical skills, enhancing clinical performance and patient safety.

Dr. Frias has received recognition for his contributions to medical education, including a Mention of Honour in Education at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and the Dr. Sadok Besrour Award for his innovative educational projects with direct impact on patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora speaks with Dr. Peter Dieckmann who shares insights into the emotional impact of simulation trainings, the importance of facilitation, and the moral considerations inherent in designing and running simulations. We delve into how psychological safety, systemic biases, and diverse perspectives shape effective faculty development and simulation practices. 

Join us at IPSSW 2026 in Rome, Italy to meet Dr Dieckmann. 

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In this episode, we explore how simulation-based education transforms pediatric psychosocial care, emphasizing emotional safety. Sarah Patterson shares her journey from child life specialist to integrating simulation into healthcare training, highlighting innovative strategies to reduce trauma and prevent emotional harm in children and families.

Key topics:

This episode underscores how integrating emotional safety into pediatric healthcare, through innovative simulation practices, can transform patient experiences and provider well-being.

Sarah Patterson, a Child Life Specialist at McMaster University in Canada. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, and the Curriculum Coordinator for the Master's of Science in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care Program in the Faculty of Health Sciences. She is the Immediate Past President of the board of directors of the Association of Child Life Professionals. Her passion is in psychosocial care and emotional safety initiatives within simulation-based education.

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This podcast was made possible by The Starship Foundation and IPSS Podcast Subcommittee.  This podcast was produced by Denish Kumar.

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