Curriculum Component/Education Objective | Teaching Method Examples | Assessment Examples |
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Expertise in the use of a wide variety of medical simulation equipment, training devices and moulage | Small-group learning (fellow(s), faculty, students)
Demonstration Problem-based Learning Standardized Patients |
Formative: Run cases on various simulators without learners present to test Fellow’s ability
Summative: Demonstrate ability to run several full simulation sessions with faculty observers grading performance |
The ability to implement or integrate a formal simulation-based curriculum into existing training programs | Readings
Learning Projects (e.g. take old curriculum and develop a plan using simulation) Problem-based Learning |
Formative: Discuss understanding of assigned reading material/journal club
Summative: Incorporate a simulation course into an existing curriculum not previously utilizing simulation (written report) |
The ability to develop a business plan for typical residency-based simulation programs | Readings
Discussion (Fellow(s), faculty, MBAs) Learning Projects (e.g. develop a formal pro forma) |
Formative: Discuss assigned readings
Summative: Develop a formal pro forma for a simulation program evaluated by institution MBA |
Proficiency in applying for grant funding to support simulation research | Role-models
Learning Projects (e.g. review old grants with institution grant writers) Real-life Experiences (e.g. participation in grant meetings) |
Formative: Participate in institution grant meetings and discussion of previous grant applications
Summative: Prepare a complete grant application |
Expertise in the concept and training of multi-disciplinary teams in the principles of Crisis Resource Management (CRM) | Readings
Lectures Team-based Learning Video Review of Learner Scenarios Feedback on Performance |
Formative: Discuss reading material. Practice running CRM cases and review video/debrief
Summative: Run formal CRM cases and review the video/debrief |
A comprehensive understanding of how patient safety training initiatives are best taught utilizing medical simulation | Readings
Lectures Small-group Learning |
Formative: Discuss readings/lectures
Summative: Formal presentation to core simulation faculty |
Expertise in the ability to debrief learners in a variety of training programs | Readings
Feedback on Performance Video Review of Fellow’s Ability to Debrief and Provide Feedback Role-play |
Formative: Feedback on performance of simulation debriefing. Discussion of readings.
Summative: Demonstrate ability to lead debriefing of a large simulation session with faculty observers grading performance |
The ability to develop large scale simulation-based training scenarios for special populations (EMS/Disaster/Hazmat/Military) | Small-group Learning
Reflection on Experience Learning Projects (e.g. develop city-wide simulation-based exercise for disaster scenarios) Demonstration Video Review of Learner (in providing debriefing and feedback) |
Formative: Reflection on experience with disaster simulation scenarios
Summative: Develop a case and debriefing for a large-scale simulation and review video |
An ability to execute the administrative duties of a simulation medical director/administrator including how to obtain buy-in from key personnel | Readings
Role Models Real-life Experiences Learning Projects (e.g provide a formal simulation consultation for an academic department) |
Formative: Attend weekly administrative meetings and discuss policy decision making
Summative: Participate in a formal exercise with a standardized administrator (actor) asking why they should support a simulation program |
Expertise in case development/scenario building | Readings
Feedback on Performance Problem-based Learning Discussion |
Formative: Review written cases monthly
Summative: Write 10 formal cases for review/portfolio |
Proficiency in research methodology for simulation-based scholarship | Readings
Lectures Learning Projects Role Models |
Formative: Discuss lecture/reading material
Summative: Develop one publishable manuscript or peer-reviewed scholarly project before graduation |