Thinking about the concepts and important role that orientation and briefing play in the success of simulation based education programs discussed by the Director of WISER, Dr Paul Phrampus.
The Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) is a world class multidisciplinary training and research facility. WISER is an institute of the University of Pittsburgh with a mission to conduct research and training programs utilizing simulation based education to provide a safer environment for patients of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and its affiliates.
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A particular focus of the WISER simulation curriculum is patient safety involving all types of healthcare providers including students and practicing professionals such as physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and many others. WISER also focuses on simulation program faculty development and instructor training.
