Updates from the Office of SIMS

In August, the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine (CSOM) hosted a highly successful, quality event at RVU-CO's Heathcare Simulation Center. The event, which was also broadcasted virtually, included community practitioners, faculty learners, students, Fellows, and interns. It offered hands-on stations to those present on campus. Staff in the Office of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery (SIMS) worked diligently to ensure seamless simulations with task trainers, manikins, and ultrasound units. This conference was orchestrated by David Ross, DO, FACEP, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. Susan Carter, Director of the Office of SIMS, noted that it may have been the first on-campus event to provide full continuing medical education credits. (Pictured at right)

In December, five teams of students competed in a clinical scenario in front of faculty judges. Dr. Ross commended the students for their dedication to expanding their medical education. "Most students would not wish to take this extra obligation on. I hope everyone found the experience educational and beneficial." First place went to Team 1: Allison Stassel, OMS II, Kaitlin Williams, OMS II, and Samantha Santora, OMS II. (Pictured at left)