In this traumacast, Dr. Howard Champion, EAST Founding Member and 1991 EAST President, and surgical simulation expert shares his experience and vision for simulation in surgery training.  Dr. Champion is a seasoned surgical educator, serving as Chief of Trauma at Washington Hospital Center for many years.  In 2001, he founded SimQuest, a leading simulation platform provider.  Dr. Champion not only discusses his views on the utility of simulation in competency based assessment, but also offers encouragement for those interested in a career in simulation-based surgical education.  Drs. Kevin Pei and Matt Martin serve as co-moderators.Supplemental MaterialsMinimizing Surgical Error by Incorporating Objective Assessment into Surgical EducationSimQuest Website