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We’re back! After an unexpected break, Tony and Lawrence return to the SimCast studio for a catch-up episode full of updates, reflections, and future plans for simulation in higher education. Tony reveals the biggest news of all... while Lawrence shares his new role as Director of Simulation and Clinical Skills at the University of East Anglia. Together, they discuss why simulation schedules (and...

Debriefing gone wrong? In this episode, Tony Jermy and Lawrence Hill explore how simulation debriefs derail (from over-teaching and awkward silences to lost psychological safety) and how to fix them. Learn practical tips, debrief models and communication skills to make every simulation count.

In this episode Lawrence Hill and Tony Jermy are joined by Kate Ewing, Lead for Clinical Simulation Learning at the University of Northampton. With 25 years of NHS experience as a nurse, midwife, and educator, Kate shares her passion for simulation as a “bit of magic” that transforms healthcare education. Together, we unpack why simulation matters, how to build psychological safety, and what it ta...

Welcome back to school everyone!  As we begin a new school year in higher education, Tony and Lawrence discuss some changes to simulation at UEA Norwich and the impact that this might have on them moving forwards...

In this special 2nd birthday episode Lawrence gives Tony a very special birthday gift... #SimCast #simulation #Clinicalsimulation #highereducation #podcast

In this episode Tony and Lawrence dive into the world of Bloom’s Taxonomy — but with a twist.... You’ve probably seen learning outcomes like “Students will understand…” or “Learners will evaluate…”. But in the world of a simulation, do those verbs actually mean anything? Join us as we explore:  • Why traditional Bloom’s verbs fall short in simulation and clinical training  • The real problems with...

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the often overlooked but absolutely essential role of the Simulation-Based Education (SBE) Technician. Joining us is Josh Johnson, Senior Simulation Technician at the University of East Anglia. With a background in musicology and a passion for both creativity and technical excellence, Josh shares candid insights into his unique journey into healthcare simul...

In this episode hosts Tony Jermy and Lawrence Hill are joined by Mark Ridgeway, Simulation Lead at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Together, they dive into the realities, challenges and opportunities of delivering high-impact simulation within a large NHS Trust. Using the S.I.T.E. model (Surroundings, Information, Team, and Equipment) Tony and Lawrence guide the conversation through the...

In this episode, Tony and Lawrence are joined by Nathan Conradie, founder  and CEO of Proficien, a company that uses digital solutions to enable healthcare professionals and providers to monitor skills proficiency.  Nathan discusses his novel approach to this by assigning skills 'currency' which fluctuates in value depending on how current the individual is in a given skill. To find out more about...

In this episode, Lawrence and Tony are joined by Jake Rahman, founder of the simulation collective and host of between two simulators in association with SimZine Magazine.  In the episode Jake talks about being a small fish in the big pond of commercial simulation and how this affords him the flexibility to be agile and work with smaller companies to bring simulation solutions to the people that n...

In this episode, Tony and Lawrence speak with Carolyn Cleveland, founder of C&C Empathy Training Ltd (CCET). With a background in counselling and psychology (and shaped by deeply personal experiences) Carolyn brings a powerful, human-centred approach to empathy, resilience, and emotional awareness.  In the episode we explore how empathy can be used genuinely in simulation, whether it is possib...

In this special episode of SimCast, Lawrence and Tony look back over the past 50 episodes to pick their favourites and discuss why they have picked them. Whether you've been following us from the very beginning or you're just new to SimCast, we would love to hear from you about what you think the podcast as we mark this milestone.  Drop us a comment down below... #simcast #simulation #podcast

In this episode the SimCast boys are joined by David Shablak and William Belk of the SimGeeks podcast .  In the episode the group discuss meeting your co-host, the origins of SimGeeks and SimulationTek, trans-atlantic simulation challenges and give advice on how to set up your own podcast. We're looking forward to recording part two of this meeting where we return the favour and join the SimGeeks...

This week's podcast takes a slightly different approach as Tony and Lawrence discuss how they make SimCast.  The pair talk about the pre-planning that is required, recording the episode itself and what happens after in post production.

Tony and Lawrence have a big announcement to make... Make sure you tune into the episode to find out more...

In this episode, Tony and Lawrence are joined by Dr Jordan Tsigarides.  Jordan, who's PhD is in the use of VR for therapeutic uses, tries to convince our skeptic hosts about the benefits of VR in simulation and gives us a glimpse about what the future might hold...

In this video Tony and Lawrence are joined by Dr Mohamed Nasaif and Boubaker Ayadi-ben-latif who discuss setting up an in-situ simulation programme across the Emirates Health Service.  In the episode the panel discuss how the innovation was born through the COVID-19 pandemic and how the programme has gone from strength to strength since.

In this episode, Lawrence and Tony lose their cool and vent about the things in simulation that really get on their nerves!  No one is safe as the pair of moaning minnie's complain about everything from faulty kit, to using simulation to try and fix all of the world's problems...

This week the SimCast team are joined by Kate Denning and Kevin Mackie who are talking about changes to the Generic Instructor Course (GIC), an internationally renowned programme for developing instructors for life support training across a wide range of sub-specialisms.   In the episode the panel discuss some of the main changes made to the GIC, as well as things that needed to stay and some of t...

The last in our 4-part mini series of top 5's based around the UEA SITE model sees Lawrence and Tony discuss their top 5 equipment choices for simulation.  Some choices are obvious, others not so much.  Stay tuned to see what clinches the number 1 spot for each of our presenters.

Tony and Lawrence work through another top 5, this week concentrating on the people behind simulation with their top 5 team members.  The duo look at their list slightly differently which makes one of them reconsider their choices...

Tony and Lawrence dive into another of their top 5 series where the duo look at their top 5 pieces of sim information needed to ensure sim activity remains top notch. As usual the rules of engagement are neither person knows the other person's top 5, so stay tuned to see what they have picked.

In this episode Lawrence and Tony are Joined by Dr. Rosie Doy. The trio discuss Rosie's EdD thesis - Messiness and complexity: A case study exploring student parameidcs voayages into navigating uncertainty and look at the parrelells of Rosie's findings and its applicaiton to simulaiton.  True to form, messiness rears its ugly head in the episode so stay tuned to find out what happened...

In this episode Tony and Lawrence discuss their top 5 settitngs to do simulaiton in.  Watch out for the odd curve ball thrown in for good measure... What would be your top 5?  Let us know... #simcast #simulation #podcast 

Warning - This episode contains simulated graphic wounds and discussion about trauma that some viewers may find disturbing. 🎃 In this episode, Lawrence and Tony and joined by Barbara and Olaf Jones who run a moulage and special FX company that specialises in traumatic injury for simulation training and film.  The couple tell us about how and why they do the work that they do, brushing shoulders w...