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ForwardMayo Clinic Healthcare Simulation Conference 2026
This course is only offered in Live (in-person) attendance only.
Course Directors: Diana Kelm, M.D., Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.S.E., Denise A. Foy, M.S.N., Matt D. Tentis, P.A.-C.
October 1 - 2, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota
This dynamic conference gives healthcare professionals practical strategies to advance education, research, and systems improvement through simulation. Explore evidence-based design, emerging tech, and hands-on applications to boost clinical outcomes and team performance—ideal for educators, simulation specialists, and clinical leaders seeking innovation, networking, and actionable insights.
Abstract Submission has closed.
Abstract Submission Form - Mayo Clinic Healthcare Simulation Conference 2026
As part of the Mayo Clinic Healthcare Simulation Conference 2026, all educators and providers involved in simulation education, technology & innovation, simulation operations & management, simulation research, and simulated/standardized patients are invited to submit an abstract for presentation of original research. Projects can be clinical or laboratory based. Abstracts should be 400 words or less and may include one figure or table.
Target Audience
This conference is designed to provide an opportunity for simulation educators and enthusiasts from clinical and academic settings to connect with colleagues from various professions and roles.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify key components of an evidence-based simulation curriculum and explain how they align with current standards and published guidelines as measured by post-course survey responses indicating intended curriculum changes.
- Differentiate between simulation modalities used for education, assessment, research, and systems improvement, and describe their application in clinical settings, as evaluated through participant self-assessment and post-course feedback.
- Demonstrate the integration of emerging technologies (e.g., virtual reality, AI-enhanced debriefing tools) into simulation scenarios during hands-on workshops, with effectiveness measured by participant-reported confidence and planned implementation in practice.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic Healthcare Simulation Conference 2026
October 1 – 2, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | |||
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Registration | ||
8:00 a.m. | Welcome | ||
8:15 a.m. | Keynote Speaker | ||
9:15 a.m. | Transition | ||
9:30 a.m. | Workshop Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
Beyond “It’s Safe to Make Mistakes: Leveraging Errors for Learning in Healthcare Simulations
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.S.E. | From Innovation to Implementation: A Hands-On Toolkit for Integrating Immersive Technology into Practice and Education
Kathryn Handlogten, M.D. | Orientation Planning for Simulation Center Staff
Denise Foy, M.S.N. | |
11:00 a.m. | Transition | ||
11:15 a.m. | Presentation Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
Beyond the Annual Checkmark: Critical Care Training for the Calls That Matter Most
Michelle Marine, M.S.N., R.N., Paramedic | From Interest to Implementation: Leading Virtual Realty Adoption in Healthcare Simulation Ryan Kinglsey, MPAS, P.A.-C. | From Chart Review to Reasoning: Leveraging EHR-Based Cue Recognition in Simulation Design and Debriefing
Marshall Muehlbauer, PhD, RN, PHN | |
12:15 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibitors | ||
1:15 p.m. | Poster Viewing | ||
2:15 p.m. | Presentation Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
Prehospital Resuscitative Hysterotomy: A Simulation-Based Procedure Course
Jeffery Schultz, Paramedic | Designing Debriefing for Deeper Learning in Healthcare Simulation: A Heutagogical Analysis of Debriefing Frameworks
Jennifer Poole, EdD, MSD-Ed, RN, PCCN, CNEcl, CHSE | From Multi-Site Research to Curricular Scale: Advancing Immersive Virtual Reality in Nursing Education
Cynthia Bradley, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, ANEF | |
3:15 p.m. | Transition | ||
3:30 p.m. | Presentation Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
Building Better Leaders: Experiential Leadership Training Using Simulation
Deisy Mercado | Virtual Escape Rooms as a Theory-Guided Digital Simulation to Improve FNP SOAP Note Documentation
Kristin Corkins, PdD, MS, APRN, FNP-BC | Beyond the Simulation Center: Developing, Measuring, and Scaling Clinical Judgement Across the Prelicensure Curriculum
Carol Flaten, DNP, RN, PHN | |
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn | ||
4:45 p.m. | Optional – Sim Center Open House (concludes at 6:00 p.m.) | ||
Friday, October 2, 2026 | |||
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Registration | ||
8:00 a.m. | Welcome | ||
8:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion
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9:15 a.m. | Transition | ||
9:30 a.m. | Workshop Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
AI-Driven Debriefing Guide Creation in Simulation
Yuliana Orozco, M.D. | Escape Boxes in Health Professions Education: Serious Game for Developing Teamwork and Communication Skills
Natasha Lee | Simulation Integration to Enhance Safety II Practice
Sulaiman Al Shabanat | |
11:00 a.m. | Transition | ||
11:15 a.m. | Presentation Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
Expanding the Healthcare Pipeline Through Interprofessional Simulation Camps Theresa Meinen, MS RRT, CHSE | Simulation-First – Driving OR Workflow Transformation Through Spatial Simulation
Alexander Keigley Majd Daher, M.S., PMP, PMI-RMP | Creating Quality: Preparing Standardized Patients for Successful Simulation
Kathleen Keech | |
12:15 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibitors | ||
1:15 p.m. | Workshop Session | ||
Siebens 4, Room 402 | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
Running High-Stakes Simulations: Technical Risk Mitigation & Real-Time Troubleshooting
Steven Caldwell | Measuring What Matters: ROI and Value in Simulation-Based Healthcare Education
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.S.E. | Joyful Learning Through Story-Based Simulation
Jamie Vetvick, RN, MSN | |
2:45 p.m. | Transition | ||
3:00 p.m. | Workshop Session | ||
Simulation Center | Siebens 4, Room 405 | Siebens 4, Room 406 | |
TBD | TBD | Empowering Simulation Education: A Dual-Modality Platform for Both Creation and Participation in Medical Simulations
James Labadorf, MAS | |
4:30 p.m. | Conclude | ||
Poster Session – October 1, 2026
Title | Author(s) |
Developing Robotic Training and Curriculum for Surgical First Assistant Students | Ashley Obele |
Unlocking Engagement & Joy in Medical Education: A Survival Training Escape Room for High-Risk, Low Frequency Clinical Skills | Michelle Marine |
Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Simulation Anxiety in the Primary Nurse Role | Rachel Clements |
Assessing Fellowship Competencies Through a Pulmonary OSCE | Emily Olson |
Unlocking Serologic Reasoning: Using an Escape Room to Strengthen Cognitive and Affective Learning in Immunohematology | Kasey Kuker |
Cultivating Preceptor Excellence: Partnering with Staff Nurse Preceptors to Build Advanced Simulation-Based Education | Dawn M. Nelson |
DeepSeek-Based Pre-diagnostic System for Resident Clinical Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Dandan Zhu |
Enhancing Conceptual Realism Through Standardized Patient Integration in Simulation Pilot Testing | Cortney Graves |
Development of a Standardized Online Simulation Scenario Repository: A Quality Improvement Initiative | Valerie Willis |
Is In Situ Simulation in Emergency Medicine Safe? Estimating the Impact of In Situ Simulation on Patient Safety in Community EDs | Jessica C Schoen |
Design and Implementation of an Individualized, Mastery Learning Procedural Pilot Curriculum for Pediatric Residents | Michaela Mills-Rudy |
(continued) | |
How Does Live-Die-Repeat Simulation Affect Motivation and Perceived Learning? A Reflexive Thematic Analysis | Hali N Ivare |
Neonatal Roadshow: Enhancing Skills Through In Situ Simulation | Stephanie Bailes |
Simulation-Based Training for Brain Death Determination: Impact on Anesthesia Resident Knowledge and Confidence | Brian Bishop |
What Enables Immersive Technology to Succeed in Pediatric Care | Michael Wridt |
Ctrl+Alt+Sim: Rebooting Healthcare Simulation with AI and Intelligent Tutoring Systems | Juan Gonzalez |
Empowering OT/PT Students Through Cross-Institutional Simulation Collaboration | Meghan Rysavy |
High-Risk, No Harm: Simulation as a Cornerstone of EMS Credentialing | Stevie Johnson |
Improving Team Performance in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Obstetric Emergencies Through Interprofessional Simulation | Dustin Goodman |
Expanding Clinical Learning Through Virtual Reality: Integrating VR Simulation into Healthcare Education | Shinang Yang |
Application of the MISE Platform Driven by Digital Education in Medical Simulation Education | Dandan Zhu Xuelu Li |
Building Role Competency Through Intraprofessional Simulation | Ashley Busch |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Lodging
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at the Kahler Grand Hotel for discounted rates starting at $149 per night.
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Additional taxes will apply.
Course Directors
Diana Kelm, M.D.
Usha Asirvatham, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.S.E.
Denise A. Foy, M.S.N.
Matt D. Tentis, P.A.-C.
Guest Faculty
Suzan "Suzie" Kardong-Edgren PhD. RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN
Associate Professor
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 13.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 6.5 |
| Friday | 6.5 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.00 ANCC
- 13.00 Attendance
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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