Healthcare Simulation In Person Conference 2023: Elements, Essentials & Excellence in Healthcare Simulation
This conference is offered in person
Central Standard Time Zone
March 9-10, 2023 - Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area- Rochester, MN - Central Standard Time Zone
This in-person 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 to share, learn, and grow in areas of simulation-based education, research, innovation, and technology. Grounded in evidence-based best practices, this conference is a platform for simulation novices to experts to gain and disseminate knowledge and skills from a basic overview to new directions in healthcare simulation.
Registration includes an optional evening tour of the Mayo Clinic Simulation Center and other simulation facilities.
Target Audience
This in person conference is designed for simulation educators, operations & technical specialists, standardized patient program coordinators, administrators, researchers, and innovators from all healthcare professions, including clinical and academic settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss essential elements of a simulation-based curriculum in an evidence-based approach.
- Explore different aspects of healthcare simulations including education, assessment, research and systems improvement.
- Incorporate strategies to integrate technology and innovation in simulation curriculum and 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.
Thursday March 9, 2023
Central Time | Session Title | Faculty | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast & Posters | ||
7:55 a.m. | Welcome & Announcements | ||
8:00 a.m. | 01 | Topic Coming | Torrey Laack, MD |
Topic Coming | William F. Dunn, MD | ||
9:00 a.m. | 02 | Current State of Research in Simulation | David Cook, MD, MHPE |
10:00 a.m. | Break with Exhibitors and Posters | ||
10:30 a.m. | 11 | Scenario Writing: Beyond Basics | Usha Asirvatham, RN, CHSE, MSN, RN-BC |
Jane Clobes, RN, CHSE, MSN | |||
12 | Planning Simulation Research | David Cook, MD, MHPE | |
13 | Songwriting for Medical Education, Knowledge, and Retention | Amy Allen, BA | |
Elizabeth Mattson, MT-BC | |||
12:00 p.m. | Lunch with Exhibitors | ||
1:30 p.m. | 21 | Simulation Program Management- An Overview | Lou Clark |
University of Minnesota Simulation Team | |||
22 | Using Simulation- based Learning to Measure EPA's in Physician Assistant Education | Shekitta Acker, MS, PA-C | |
Alan Brokenicky, MPAS, PA-C | |||
23 | How to Escape: A Guide to Facilitating a Simulation Escape Room Experience | Kristi Wintheiser, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC | |
Mark Becknell, MSN, RN | |||
2:15 p.m. | Transition to Concurrent Sessions | ||
2:20 p.m. | 31 | Intentionality in Developing Pre-Briefing Strategies | Shelley Wolfe, RN, CHSE, MS |
Valerie Willis, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, RN-BC | |||
32 | Simulation- Based Surgical Training Program | Erin Kleve, DNP, NE-BC, BS, PHN, CNOR | |
Ashley Engebretson, DNP, RN, BS | |||
33 | Evaluation of the OSCE | Matthew Tentis, PA-C | |
James Chally, PA-C | |||
3:05 p.m. | Break with Exhibitors | ||
3:35 p.m. | 41 | Standarized Patient Methodology | Amy Cowperthwait |
42 | Simulation for Targeted Education, Process Improvement, and System Integration (STEPS) | Jessica Schoen, MS, MS | |
Janee Klipfel, MS, RN, BS | |||
43 | Orientation, Ongoing Development, Grand Rounds, Visiting Professor | Denise Foy, MS, RN | |
4:35 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday March 10, 2023
Central Time | Session Title | Faculty | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast & Posters | ||
7:55 a.m. | Welcome & Announcements | ||
8:00 | 03 | Virtual Reality | Eric Bauman, Phd, FSSH, PMHNP=BC, APNP, Paramedic |
9:00 a.m. | Transition to Concurrent Session | ||
9:15 a.m. | 51 | The Art and Science of Reflective Questioning in Debriefing | Usha Asirvatham, RN, CHSE, MSN, RN-BC |
52 | Simulation of Care in Underserved and Unconventional Environments | Jessica Michalak, CNP, APRN, DNP | |
Walter Franz, MD | |||
53 | Practice Fundamentals of Coaching Standarized Patients to Collaborate with Learners | Lou Clark | |
Joseph Miller | |||
University of Minnesota Simulation Team | |||
54 | Technical Simulation on Any Budget | Eugene Floersch | |
10:45 a.m. | Break with Exhibitors and Posters | ||
11:15 a.m. | 61 | “Brain loading... please wait…” Approaching cognitive overload in healthcare simulations | Usha Asirvatham, RN, CHSE, MSN, RN-BC |
62 | Basic Mannequin operations | Presenter information coming | |
63 | Think Big, Start Small: 3D Printed & Silicone Procedural Models | Mariela Rivera, MD | |
James Johnson, CHSOS | |||
Parvathi Wilkins, MBBS, PhD | |||
Thom Belda, MS | |||
Ryan Kuisle, CHSOS | |||
Christian Hanson | |||
Torrey Laack, MD | |||
Denise Foy, MS, RN | |||
64 | Midas Touch: developing low-cost high-fidelity simulators for use in global health settings | Brian Brost | |
12:45 p.m. | Lunch with Exhibitors | ||
2:15 p.m. | 71 | Experiential Learning with Virtual Reality in Medical Education | Alan Brokenicky, MPAS, PA-C |
Ryan Kingsley, | |||
72 | Experience Technical and Non-Technical Skills Assessments in Virtual Interviews | Mohammed Baloul, MBBS | |
Mariela Rivera, MD | |||
73 | Improvements in Cardiac Auscultation Utilizing Multisensory Learning in Medical Students | Harrison Patrizio | |
Kim Bum | |||
Riley Phyu | |||
74 | Feasibility of simulation as a career awareness and recruitment strategy | Meg Lagunas | |
Andrew Calvin, MD, MPH | |||
3:00 p.m. | Transition to Plenary Session | ||
3:15 p.m. | 04 | Just-in-Time Troubleshooting in Simulation | Annette Caflisch, MSN, EdD, RN |
4:15 p.m. | 05 | Joy in Education | Justin Kreuter, MD |
5:15 p.m. | Adjourn |

Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
A block of rooms is reserved for this conference is available. Call or book online.
NAME OF EVENT: Healthcare Simulation 2023 CNE Conference
Room Rate: $199
The group rates listed may be extended before and after the conference based on availability. To ensure accommodations, please make your reservation by February 15, 2023. Reservation requests received after this date will be accepted on a space available basis.
Course Director:
Denise L. Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Usha Asirvatham, MSN, RN, CHSE
Dr. Torrey Laack, MD
Faculty
Torrey Laack, MD William F. Dunn, MD | Topic Coming |
David Cook, MD, MHPE | Current State of Research in Simulation |
Usha Asirvatham, RN, CHSE, MSN, RN-BC Jane Clobes, RN, CHSE, MSN | Scenario Writing: Beyond Basics |
David Cook, MD, MHPE | Planning Simulation Research |
Amy E. Allen, BA Elizabeth Mattson, MT-BC | Songwriting for Medical Education, Knowledge, Knowledge and Retention |
Eugene Floersch, MPH Lou Clark, Ph.D, MFA Anne Woll, MS | Simulation Program Management - An Overview |
Shekitta Acker, Ph.D, PA-C Alan Brokenicky, MPAS, PA-C | Using Simulation-Based Learning to Measure Entrustable Professional Activities ( EPAs) in Physician Assistant Education |
Kristi Wintheiser, APRN, CPNP-PC, DNP Mark Becknell, MSN, RN | How to Escape: A Guide to Facilitating a Simulation Escape Room Experience |
Shelley Wolfe, RN, CHSE, MS Valerie Willis, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, RN-BC | Intentionality in Developing Pre-briefing Strategies |
Erin Kleve, DNP, NE-BC, RN, BS, PHN, CNOR Ashley Engebretson, DNP, RN, BS | Simulation- Based Surgical Training Program |
Matt Tentis, DMSc, PA-C James Chally, PA-C | Competency Based Evaluation and Assessment in EM Simulation |
Amy Cowperthwait, RN, MSN, BC-NCS, CHSE-A | Who cares about clinical relevance in simulation? |
Jessica Schoen, MD, MS Janee Klipfel, MS, RN | Simulation for Targeted Education, Process Improvement, and System Integration (STEPS) |
Denise Foy, MS, RN | Orientation, ongoing development, Grand Rounds, Visiting professor |
Eric Bauman, Ph.D, FSSH, PMHNP-BC, APNP, Paramedic | Virtual Reality Topic |
Usha Asirvatham, RN, CHSE, MSN, RN-BC | The Art and Science of Reflective Questioning in Debriefing |
Jessica Michalak, CNP, APRN, DNP Walter Franz III, MD | Simulation of Care in Underserved and Unconventional Environments |
Lou Clark, Ph.D, MFA Joe Miller, BS, CHSE Cindy Bartman, David Melchionne-Martinez, Alicia Craff-Eder, Ava Wichmann, Anne Woll, MS | Practice Fundamentals of Coaching Standardized Patients to Collaborate with Learners |
Eugene Floersch, MPH Assistant Director- M Simulation University of Minnesota, Medical School | Technical Simulation on Any Budget |
Usha Asirvatham, RN, CHSE, MSN, RN-BC | “Brain loading... please wait…” Approaching cognitive overload in healthcare simulations |
Presenter Coming | Basic Mannequin Operations |
Mariela Rivera, MD James Johnson, CHSOS Parvathi Wilkins, MBBS, Ph.D Thom Belda, MS Ryan Kuisle, CHSOS Christian Hanson Torrey Laack, MD Denise Foy, MS, RN | Think Big, Start Small: 3D Printed & Silicone Procedural Models |
Brian Brost, MD, FACOG, GACS, MAMSE | Midas Touch: Developing and Testing Low-Cost Simulators for Use in Global Health Settings |
Alan Brokenicky, MPAS, PA-C Ryan Kingsley, MPAS, PA-C | Experiential Learning with Virtual Reality in Medical Education |
Mohammed Baloul, MBBS Mariela Rivera, MD | Experience Technical and Non-Technical Skills Assessments in Virtual Interviews |
Harrison Patrizio, BS, OMS II Bum Kim, BA, OMS II Riley Phyu, BS, OMS II | Improvements in Cardiac Auscultation Utilizing Multisensory Learning in Medical Students |
Meg Lagunas, Ph.D, Med, RN, CCRN, CHSE Andrew Calvin, MD, MPH | Feasibility of Simulation as a Career Awareness and Recruitment Strategy |
Annette Caflisch, MSN, EdD, RN | Just in Time Troubleshooting in Simulation |
Justin Kreuter, MD | Joy in Education |
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 Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 12.00 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 12.00 ANCC contact hours.
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.
Available Credit
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.00 ANCC
- 12.00 Attendance
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Price
Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu.
If the cancellation is made prior to the start of the activity, a refund less an administration fee of $25 will be issued. If the cancellation is made after the start of the activity, no refund will be issued. All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment.
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