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Jayne Smitten is the President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), an international organization dedicated to improving healthcare through simulation education, training, and research. 

Throughout her career, Smitten has been a strong advocate for advancing the use of simulation in healthcare education and has worked to promote the integration of simulation across multiple healthcare disciplines. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences on simulation-based education and training.

As the President of SSH, Smitten is committed to advancing the field of healthcare simulation and promoting the use of simulation to improve patient safety, quality of care, and healthcare outcomes. She works collaboratively with other healthcare leaders, educators, and researchers to develop and promote best practices in simulation education, training, and research.

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In this episode, part one, The Legendary Dr. Pamela Jeffries describes her journey into  simulation. She describes the "stodgy" teaching methods used in nursing education. In 2003 simulation was very embryonic and having the opportunity to get a grant while working at Indiana University (IU)  At IU they developed the idea that it could be a theory. In 2015 it was announced that Dr. Jefferies had created the theoretical foundation. She talks candidly with Deb and her son Jerrod Jeffries about the journey and the vulnerability in believing the theory is correct.  Dr. Jeffries is humble and motivating her story captures the essence of "chasing her dream".  Thank you Dr. Jeffries for this brilliant episode. Part two will be about AR/VR/AI and her ideas of the future of simulation. 

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In this episode, the Founder/CEO of Pocket Nurse sits down and talks with Jerrod and Deb about the 31-year journey of developing, strategizing, and branding Pocket Nurse. Currently, Anthony has 118 employees reporting to the company. His servant leadership shines in this interview. What a great story and inspiration Anthony is. 
As founder and CEO of Pocket Nurse, Anthony oversees the strategic vision, growth, and operational direction of the company. Anthony brings multidimensional expertise to his position and the industry at large. He’s recognized as a pioneer and visionary entrepreneur; however, he never forgets his hands-on nursing background. 

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Dr. Joseph O. Lopreiato 
Undergraduate: B.S. (Biology) Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, 1973-1977.
Medical: M.D. Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., 1977-1981.
Masters Degree: Masters of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, 1995-1997.
Internship: Pediatrics, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, 1981-1982.
Residency: Pediatrics, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, 1982-1984.
Fellowships: Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 1993-1994.
Academic Pediatrics Fellowship, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas 1995-1997.
Certificate: Healthcare Modeling and Simulation. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. September 2013.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Joseph O. Lopreiato MD, MPH received his MD degree from Georgetown University in 1981 and his MPH degree from the University of Texas. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 1984 and did fellowships in faculty development and academic pediatrics at Michigan State University and The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio where he earned an MPH degree. He subsequently completed a 31 year career in the United States Navy Medical Corps as a pediatrician and educator. He has held several education leadership positions including pediatric clerkship director, director for educational affairs, and pediatric residency program director. He is the recipient of several national awards for education including the Academic Pediatric Association’s Ray Helfer Award for Innovation Medical Education, The American Academy of Pediatrics National Education Award, a finalist for the ACGME Parker J. Palmer Award, and the recipient of the Association of Pediatric Program Director’s Walter Tunneson Award for extraordinary or innovative contributions in pediatric graduate medical education. He has conducted consultations for pediatric training programs for the Association of Pediatric Program Directors and is a case developer for the National Board of Medical Examiners Step II clinical skills examination.
He is currently the Associate Dean for Simulation Education and Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He is also the medical director of the Val G. Hemming Simulation Center, a multidisciplinary learning laboratory serving students across the continuum of medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the American Pediatric Society, the Association of Standardized Patient Educators and is the President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. He is certified as a Healthcare Simulation Educator by the Society.

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS, PROJECTS, AND/OR DEPLOYMENTS

Associate Dean for Simulation Education and Medical Director, Val G. Hemming Simulation Center, 2003-present

Professor of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, May 2011.

William P. Clements Award as Outstanding Military Educator, USUHS, 1992.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, USUHS, 1992.

Captain, Medical Corps, US Navy 1999-2008

Department of Defense Superior Service Medal, 2008

President, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2018-2019

Member, National Board of Medical Examiners Test Reliability (IRC) committee for Step II CS exam. 2016-present.

Chair, Executive committee, Uniformed Services Section, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001-2005.

John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality, the Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum, 2016

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Title: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Education: The Rise of AR and VR Simulation

To watch the full-length video version of this podcast and see Bing's ChatGPT in action, click here:  https://youtu.be/z_wywvjSkoI

Study Citation: "Assessing the Financial Sustainability of High-Fidelity and Virtual Reality Simulation for Nursing Education; A Retrospective Case Analysis" Link: https://journals.lww.com/cinjournal/Citation/2022/09000/Assessing_the_Financial_Sustainability_of.6.aspx 

Description:
In this episode of The Sim Cafe Podcast, Hosts Deb Tauber and Jerrod Jeffries interview Tess McKinney and Devin Marble to discuss the intersection of AR and VR in healthcare simulation. The conversation covers the challenges facing the adoption of virtual and augmented reality in healthcare, including issues of cost and hardware. The hosts also explore the potential benefits of gamification in simulation, such as improved engagement, motivation, decision-making skills, teamwork, and collaboration. They examine the ways in which simulation can help improve patient safety and student outcomes and discuss the challenges of validating the usage of these tools. The hosts consider the future of healthcare simulation and its coexistence with high-fidelity simulators, with a particular focus on the potential for mixed reality, virtual reality, and augmented overlays to enhance healthcare simulation. Finally, the hosts and guests discuss the implications of ChatGPT in healthcare for the professionals and patients in this new world of artificial intelligence (AI); ending with examples of its use and integration with Microsoft’s Bing search engine.

Arbor XR website: https://arborxr.com/

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Bio for Bryan K. Dang

Bryan is a nurse who merges his background in pediatrics, education, and human factors research to create impactful solutions to challenges faced by our nurse training pipeline. Together with his team at Syminar, Inc., Bryan is on a mission to help schools end the nursing shortage by 2029.  

As a co-founder and Head of Product, Bryan has been leading Syminar’s charge in overcoming the shortage of nursing faculty and facilities for simulations and clinical rotations for nursing programs.

 Most recently, Bryan and his team showed up at IMSH to launch a paid pilot for Syminar’s VR360 Live Streaming Station. This innovative system aims to help sim centers build business cases for funding and demonstrate the positive impact of psychologically immersive technologies on nursing students’ learning and performance outcomes.

 Bryan's passion for healthcare education and desire to improve access to resources led him to develop this VR360 Live Streaming system while in graduate study for Product Design and Engineering. The results of his and his collaborators’ research have been published across various nursing education journals since 2018, showcasing the positive impact of VR360 videos on student engagement in simulation and lecture hall environments.

 He’s excited to share his journey, Syminar’s current impact, and how he hopes to shape the future world of nursing education with our podcast audience.

Website:    www.Syminar.com

Email: [email protected]

Innov2Learn website:    https://Innov2learn.ca 

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In this episode, Jerrod and Deb talk to Dr. Jennifer Calzada about the philanthropic efforts of the society and the various charities that people can donate to. James Archetto from Gaumard talks about what sees in the future and how this conference has been a big event for simulation. 

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In this episode, Deb Tauber and Jerrod Jeffod Jeffries interview Krista Anderson and the current President of CAE Healthcare, Jeff Evans. Krista talks about the different affinity groups, sections, and special interest groups within the Society of Simulation and Healthcare (SSH).  Krista shares how members can join groups that they are interested in.  On The SimConnect, members can look for areas that interest them. Jeff talks about improving safety in healthcare and how he believes CAE can help. Jeff wants to use the industry standards from the flight industry in healthcare. 

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In this episode, Deb Tauber and Jerrod Jefferies interview Dr. Stefanidis and Cansu Akarsu. Dr. Stefanidis currently serves as the co-chair of the Research Summit. He has been coming to IMSH since 2004, Dr. Stefanidis is a genius and visionary. The Research Summit was very well attended this year with over 300 attendees.

Cansu Akarsu with Laerdal is looking at ways Laerdal has a goal for 2030 to save 1,000,000 lives each year! They are also looking at competency-based education. 

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In this episode, we meet with the new CEO of EMS, Matt Merino and we talk about his vision and thoughts about simulation for the future. Later in the episode co-host Jerrod Jefferies and I, interview; Dr. Desiree Diaz and Dr. Kellie Bryant where we take a stroll down memory lane and talk  about their contributions to both simulation and health care. Sit back relax and enjoy!

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