The Sim Tech Podcast: Clinical Simulation

In this Community Interview, we sit down with Sajedah Alqudah , a Clinical Simulation Specialist, to explore her journey into simulation and the experiences that have shaped her career. We discuss the role simulation plays in healthcare education, the value of creating meaningful learning experiences, and the challenges and opportunities facing the profession today. Sajedah also shares insights fr...

In this Supplier Showcase episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , we're joined by Martien to explore the future of accessible, digital simulation. Martien shares the vision behind the Digital Resus Room —a remote, multi-user simulation platform where teams can manage a shared patient in real time, with every clinical decision directly influencing the patient's physiology. We also discuss the gro...

What happens when healthcare professionals don't have access to clinical simulation? In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , we're joined by Ali and Sarah for a Behind the Scenes podcast to explore the real-world impact of limited access to simulation-based education. Drawing on personal experience, Ali shares how the absence of clinical simulation can affect confidence, learning, and pr...

What really goes into running a modern simulation centre? In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , we sit down with the team from Simuhealth to explore how technology is transforming the operational side of healthcare simulation. From scheduling learners and managing equipment to tracking compliance, reporting, and streamlining day-to-day workflows, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the challen...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast, Craig is joined by Mike, Hami and Sebastian from Innov2Learn to discover how the company began, the challenges it set out to solve and why collaboration with the simulation community remains central to everything it creates. We showcase the Innov2Learn Euro Kit, explore how new products progress from an initial idea through testing and development, and disc...

What if students could borrow clinical skills equipment as easily as they borrow a library book? In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Sarah and Mary to discuss SkillShare —an innovative, student-centred initiative designed to give healthcare students greater access to clinical skills equipment outside of timetabled teaching and clinical placements. Together, they explore th...

In this episode, Craig and Sarah dive deep into Last Light , the immersive boardgame they designed together. Having now played it multiple times with different groups, they step back from the design table to reflect on how the experience actually plays out in the real world — what’s working, what’s evolved, and what continues to surprise them. They explore what it really means to call it an “immer...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Elliot and Thomas take a technician-focused deep dive into Laerdal’s SimMan Live. The team opens the hood on the system to explore what’s actually inside, how it works behind the scenes, common faults and failures, maintenance tips, and practical fixes that simulation technicians may come across during day-to-day use. From troubleshooting and servicing to...

In this quick 5-minute tutorial, we show you how to use AI to create realistic, immersive backgrounds for simulation-based education. Whether you're designing scenarios for VR, projection, escape rooms, or simulation spaces, AI can help you produce high-quality environments in minutes rather than hours. We'll cover the basics of writing effective prompts, generating realistic scenes, and p...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast, Craig is joined by Jonathan to explore the challenge of building a brand-new simulation centre at George Fox University as the institution expands its Doctor of Nursing Practice programmes. From launching a nurse anesthesia programme to preparing for future PMHNP training, Jonathan shares the exciting opportunities and challenges involved in creating a simu...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast, Craig is joined by Sophie and Sarah to explore the world of serious games in clinical simulation. From escape rooms and board games to immersive learning experiences, the discussion looks at how game-based learning can improve engagement, teamwork, communication, and decision-making in healthcare education. The episode also covers the challenges of designin...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Stuart from CSKILLS by Cameron Communications to explore the world of video recording solutions in clinical simulation. They discuss the importance of reliable recording systems, how video technology supports effective debriefing, common challenges faced by simulation centres, and what sim techs should consider when designing or upgradin...

Episode Description – Spotify In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig explores the role of professional actors in clinical simulation and how they can enhance realism in healthcare education. Joining the podcast is Dan from The Actors Forge, an organisation that works with a large network of professional actors supporting medical education and training. Their team includes over 100 active...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Jake from The Simulation Collective to reflect on his experiences at IMSH . Together, they unpack what it was really like being on the ground — from standout sessions and meaningful conversations, to the trends, technology, and talking points that dominated the conference floor. They also explore the challenges of cutting through the noi...

In this video podcast, we sit down with Ahmed and Hana from MedAscend to explore the evolving world of AI-powered avatars in communication-based simulation. We dive into how this innovative technology is helping to bridge the gap between traditional simulation and scalable, accessible training—allowing learners to engage with realistic, responsive virtual patients in a whole new way. From building...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Bas, Rebecca and Rebecca, the creators of Suits & Scrubs — an innovative simulation board game exploring human factors, decision-making, and system pressures in healthcare. After seeing their presentation at the Simulation, Immersive and Human Factors meeting, it was clear this wasn’t just a game — it’s a powerful educational tool de...

n this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Phil from Limbs & Things for a full demonstration and discussion of their Arterial Wrist Puncture Model. Arterial blood gas sampling is a core skill across acute care, paramedicine, critical care and undergraduate education — but achieving the right balance between realism, durability and ease of setup isn’t always straightforward. In...

🎙️ SimTech Symposium Special – For Sim Techs, By Sim Techs In this special video podcast episode, we’re joined by Russell, Matthew, and Hannah as we dive into everything you need to know about the SimTech Symposium . Designed for sim techs, by sim techs , this event is all about bringing the community together to share ideas, showcase innovation, and celebrate the vital behind-the-scenes role simu...

This episode is a little different — and a lot inspiring. Craig is joined by Connor from Brompton & Catterick St Annes Scout Group in Richmondshire, who was selected as one of just 30 young people to form the first North Yorkshire Scouts contingent heading on a self-planned European adventure in summer 2027. To get there, Connor needs to raise £3,600 — and he’s set himself three huge challenge...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , I’m joined by Gordon from Scotia to talk about smotsSUPPORT — a platform created to support people through shared knowledge, problem-solving, and community connection. We explore why smotsSUPPORT was developed, the challenges it aims to supportbsithin the role, and how it can help people feel more supported in what can often be a niche and isolated role. G...

North East Simulation Circuit – Building a Regional Sim Community In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , I’m joined by Natalie to talk about the North East Simulation Circuit — a growing regional network bringing together simulation technicians, educators and centres from across the North East. We explore how the circuit started, what problem it was trying to solve, and why collaboration betwee...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Guy from Charisma.ai to explore how AI-driven virtual humans are changing the landscape of simulation and education. Charisma.ai creates interactive avatars that can hold realistic conversations, respond to emotional cues, and adapt to user input — opening new possibilities for communication-based simulation in healthcare and beyond. Tog...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , Craig is joined by Sarah , a Clinical Teaching Fellow who’s working to develop and deliver an in-situ simulation package within the NHS. Taking simulation out of the centre and into real clinical environments brings huge learning opportunities — but it also comes with challenges. Sara talks honestly about where the idea started, the practical hurdles she’s...

🎙️ Human Factors in Clinical Simulation – Episode 1 - What is Human Factors? In this special episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , we kick off a new mini-series exploring human factors and their vital role in healthcare simulation. Craig is joined by Des and Anne, two experienced voices in the field, to discuss what human factors actually mean, why they matter, and how they influence safety, performan...

In this episode of The Sim Tech Podcast , we go behind the scenes of clinical simulation and sit down with Marnie , a member of the simulation community who shares her experiences, insights, and perspective on life in sim. We talk about what her role involves day to day, the realities of working in clinical simulation, the challenges that come with supporting high-quality training, and what often...