SimGeeks Podcast

Summary: This episode celebrates International Women's Day by highlighting the contributions of women in healthcare simulation. The conversation features four women who share their journeys into the field, discuss the evolution of simulation technology, and explore the future of healthcare education. They emphasize the importance of mentorship, diversity, and collaboration in building successful s...

In this episode of The SimGeeks Podcast, we’re diving even further into role-playing games (RPGs) in healthcare education and professional development. Yeah, we’re talking about dice, storytelling, and character sheets… but not just for fun. RPGs are proving to be a powerful tool for team-building, professional development, and engagement in high-stakes environments like healthcare simulation. We...

In this episode of the SimGeeks podcast, hosts William Belk and David Shablak, along with guests Matt Charnetski and Phil Wortham, explore the intersection of role playing games (RPGs) and professional development. They discuss how RPGs can foster empathy, improve team dynamics, and break down hierarchical barriers in the workplace. The conversation highlights the flexibility of RPG settings, the...

In this episode of the SimGeeks Podcast, we explore the power of creativity and simplicity in simulation education. Not every scenario requires high-tech manikins or a full arsenal of resources to deliver impactful learning. Join us as we discuss how tabletop gaming, gamification, and low-resource simulation can be the best choice to achieve learning objectives, especially when faced with limitati...

In this episode of the SimGeeks Podcast, we dive deep into the essentials of debriefing in healthcare simulation with special guests Adam Cheng and Vince Grant from The Debriefing Academy. Join us as we explore the foundational principles and best practices that make debriefing a critical component of effective simulation training. Adam and Vince share their expert insights on how to conduct impac...

Another episode recorded live on the show floor of #IMSH2024 This time we sat down with SSH's Accreditation Council to talk about why getting your site accredited, is so important and why it shouldn't be that scary. We had Jack "JJ" Jaeger, and Heather Noland on and give us the low down. So if you have ever been curious, or just thought it was too hard and you wouldn't be able to make it happen, y...

Another important episode from the PRESSBOX of #IMSH2024   This time we invited Jeff Evans, the president of CAE Healthcare to chat with us about the future of CAE and what direction it is taking. As you might not have heard, CAE recently was purchased by another company. What does that mean for the future? How are things going to change? What's in a name? You will have to sit back and take a list...

The next episode up is when we invited Mike Anzalone, who is the Sales Director for Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS), who offer the VALT system of video recording. We sit down and talk about the importance of video debriefing and some of the considerations when looking for a new system. We recorded this LIVE from the show floor at IMSH2024. So sit back a take a listen and if you want to know more...

We are back in the PressBox at IMSH2024 and kick off by inviting Dr. John Alex & Rachel Araujo in as our first guests! THERE IS A NEW VERSION OF THE TESTS!!! RUN!! HIDE!! As Rachel says, nope, not even a little bit.  Take a listen, and they will tell you about the changes, why you should NOT be scared of the new version, and why it is so important to get out there and get certified! More great...

Christian Hanson is your "typical monster kid". He grew up wanting to make monsters, and he did for years. With Clay under his fingertips and foam latex cooking in the oven. Now he works for the Mayo clinics "Anatomic Modeling Unit (AMU). as a digital artist. He still uses traditional skills daily, but he has taken that foundation to new heights, and he wants you to as well. So take a listen to th...

Well, this episode is a great one! Something seems to come up almost every day. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). Is it here to take over the world? Is it the next Skynet? Is it a fab and will go the way of the furby? Well this episode, we bring on Jeff Adams to talk about it, and he has gone DEEP with A.I. and thinks you should too, but with caution and intelligence. I will tell you I learned more...

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Beau Christian to continue to talk about the disaster that happened to his nursing school. If you didn't catch it, go back and listen. No, actually, you will want to watch this one on the YouTube channel.  This time, Beau talks about his experience with the rebuild. The good, the bad and the overlooked. So kick back and hear the "Rest of the Story" (My tip of t...

What would you do if tragedy struck your simulation center? How would you cope?  How your you still take care of your students and get them to be able to graduate? Beau Christian knows all too well. So take a listen to this first in a two part episode. See how Beau and his team went from ashes to excellence.    -The SimGeeks. 

Ep. 39 Was out final we recorded while in Orlando for #IMSH2023. We had the pleasure to have Naomi Bender, and Carrie Gigray on to talk about the Native American Health Center they are building in Washington state to better educate and inform and take care of Native American people in that area. They have an IPE approach to medical education from a perspective that most medical education misses. S...

This is a continuation of a lovely conversation we had in the corner of a room with David Halliwell from IMSH2022 last year. It was soo awesome that most of the way through it we both said, "AH! We should have been recording this!"  Dave has a varied and awesome past and we were fortunate enough to have him sid down with us again and talk about some of his thoughts on simulation and tell a great s...

This was a fun one for us, we finally were able to sit down with one of our biggest supporters and support one of her passion projects. Billie Paschal is the co-Director and co-Creator of the SimGhost mentorship program. We have both been involved with Simghosts and their mentorship since its inception and love what Billie and Nick Brauer (Who was on Ep. 10) have done with is as its evolved throug...

Episode 36 was a real treat for us. We have known Mr. Ebert Waller for many years, most of that time at a great distance, but we were able to sit down and chat about starting and building a simulation program in Amsterdam, and the differences in both medicine and simulation in Amsterdam. He has an amazing team and was sad to leave them, but since this recording he and his lovely family have moved...

Well folks, here is episode 35, the final one recorded on the floor of IMSH, but not the last we recorded there. We end the on floor episodes with a familiar friend and face for the podcast, Matt Charnetski. He came on to talk about the research summit that he was a part of that proceeded this year's IMSH and about the Society for Simulation in Healthcare's work in international outreach.  Take a...

Our 9th recording from the #IMSH2023 Pressbox is here and its a great one! We were lucky enough to be able to speak to both Ms Desiree Diaz & Kellie Bryant about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). We have heard them talk about this topic many times and it is always a joyful and informative talk, and this time was just as good. So sit down and listen to this awesome episode.    Thank you...

Episode 33 is here. The continued coverage from #IMSH2023. This time we sit down with the Outgoing chair Melissa Lowther, and the incoming chair Amy Follmer for the SOTS group. Are you in Simulation Operations and do not know what SOTS is? Well take a listed to this episode. Even if your not in operations, you should be a part to make all of us better at what we do.    Sincerely,  -The SimGeeks

Ep 32 was a delight to record. We were fortunate enough to have on Past President of the SSH, Juli Maxworthy, as well as Incoming President Jayne Smitten! This is another episode that was recorded LIVE of the show floor of #IMSH2023.  We talked about a number of great topics, but they all centered around the importance of finding and having a mentor. You are not alone, so get out there and find th...

This week's episode is a special one. You may have heard about the SSH Fund and wondered about it. You may even think you know what it's for, but Jennifer Calzada is here to let you know about this awesome program and why it is so important. So important that both of the SimGeek's have donated! This is a very worthy cause that you should know about for sure. Let's hear it from Jennifer herself! ht...

Welcome back to another interview, recorded live from the show floor of #imsh2023. This time we have Matt Merino, the new CEO of Education Management Solutions (EMS) talking about his vision of "Bringing it all together" for the future of Healthcare Simulation. If you were at IMSH  @SimulationSociety  you know they had a strong showing of amazing tech that was from many of their partners. Mr. Meri...

Welcome back into the Press Box with our third, Recorded Live, on the floor of #imsh2023 interview with Curtis Kitchen, the Director of Marketing for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. First, we talk about Mr. Kitchem and how he got there and then we talk about the history of Healthcare SimWeek, and how you can and SHOULD participate! Curtis breaks down the "RULES" (first, there are no rule...