WCM-Q Hosts Fully Immersive Simulation Educator Course

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held the third iteration of its unique faculty development course, offering clinicians and educators a valuable opportunity to master the effective use of simulation-based education. Titled 'Simulation Educator Course: Designing and Debriefing Effective Simulations,' the two-day immersive workshop saw the participation of 100 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, healthcare simulation professionals, clinicians, and educators in Qatar and the MENA region. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the skills needed to describe the theoretical foundations of healthcare simulation, design effective simulation scenarios, and apply formal and informal debriefing techniques that engage learners, promote reflection, and mitigate frustration. Participants delved into the theoretical foundations of simulation-based learning, including Knowles' Adult Learning Theory and Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, and designed scenarios aligned with Hea lthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice. The course emphasized a three-step approach: pre-brief, simulation, and debrief, ensuring psychological safety throughout the process so learners could identify and address gaps in their knowledge and practice. Interactive debriefing and peer feedback sessions enabled participants to reflect on, analyze, and understand the risks and benefits of observed behaviors. During the workshop, associate professor of family medicine in clinical medicine and director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab (CSSL) at WCM-Q Dr. Stella Major emphasized the importance of the course, pointing out that simulation-based learning is a crucial educational methodology in health education. "It equips healthcare educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver effective simulations," she noted, adding, "this workshop offers clinicians and educators a truly unique and immersive learning experience, enabling them to immediately apply these techniques in their practice." C reated in 2022 and offered annually as part of WCM-Q's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, the course has been delivered to approximately 100 clinicians and educators in Qatar and the MENA region. It is accredited locally by the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and internationally by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Source: Qatar News Agency