Sim Competition Challenges Students' Medical Knowledge Simulation events have proven to be one of the most valuable learning experiences students can participate in during their time in a healthcare program. The experiential learning format allows students to immerse themselves in a medical scenario and hone their skills under external stressors. In particular, competitions like the annual HighFidelity Manikin Simulation Competition allow students to demonstrate both their individual skillset and their ability to work as a team. During this year’s competition, seven teams participated in a series of cases that included a pulmonary embolism (lung blood clot), urosepsis (life-threatening urinary tract infection), an ectopic pregnancy, and anaphylaxis. Team 1—Allison Stassel, OMS II, Kaitlin Williams, OMS II, and Samantha Santora, OMS II; bottom right—received first place for their treatment of a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain). "The judges and I hope everyone found the experience educational and beneficial," said Dr. David Ross. "I would like to thank the teams for their willingness...to risk competing in a clinical scenario in front of faculty judges. All five teams are to be commended."
Students Provide Screenings for Special Olympians
On February 26, RVUCOM’s chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) hosted MedFest, a recurring event in which students, mainly first- and second-year students, conduct sports physicals for athletes competing in the Special Olympics. The sports physicals—which are important to the athletes’ overall training—were conducted in partnership with Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO), a nonprofit organization that provides sports training for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The organizers at SOCO "go above and beyond to help orchestrate a seamless event that assists countless athletes and their families," said Helaine Mills, OMS II, who helped coordinate the event. "Everyone [at] MedFest is excited to be there. Athletes are buzzing about what sports they will be participating in this summer [and fall]… and the volunteers [are eager] to help." The ACOFP Chapter and SOCO will host one more MedFest event on May 14th and are currently planning on hosting two additional MedFests in the fall.
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