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Enhancing Medical Education: Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality in Practical Sessions

Authors

Vineetha Menon1, Ahmad El Ouweini2, Sandhya Arun3, Aliaksandr Marozou4, Pavel Makarevich4, Aliaksandr Lisavets4

1 - College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

2 - College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Nearly everyone I’ve talked with recently has commented on how fast this year is moving.

Stores are full of back-to-school sales, parents are getting ready to drop their newly minted ‘adult’ college bound offspring (along with some tears, I’m sure), and gardeners are harvesting their bounty and planning for next summer’s planting.

And, at SSH, we are celebrating the completion of a successful SimOps2023 with great attendance numbers and exhibit hall experience. Eighteen companies provided hands on experience to SimOps professionals.

Following right behind is IMSH 2024!

Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (HSTS) Survey

Authors

Lisa A. Paganotti, PhD, PA-C, CHSOS1, Gregory E. Gilbert, EdD, MSPH, PStat®2, Scott B. Crawford, MD, CHSOS3, Ronald J. Shope, PhD1

1 - George Washington University, Translational Health Sciences Program, Washington D.C.

2 - ΣigmaΣtats ConsultingTM, LLC, Charleston, SC

3 - Scott B. Crawford, MD, Associate Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX

Standardized Technical Communicators: A Novel Simulation Center Staffing Model

Authors

Kathrine C. Branch, PhD, MSN, RN, CHSE1, Douglas J. Ayers, BSN, RN, CHSE1, Sharon K. Baker, BSN, RN, CHSE1.
1 - Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Corresponding Author

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Letter from the STORM Editorial Board

By: Amy Follmer, CHSOS-A

STORM Editorial Board Member
Zameirowski Institute for Experiential Learning
Simulation Technology Strategist
a357f308@kumc.edu

SimOps 2023 is a wrap!

On the heels of our recent SSH Accreditation application deadline …

I’m writing with the news that SSH Accreditation growth continues to rocket!  We just passed our most recent application deadline, and while we don’t know how many new programs will ultimately achieve SSH Accreditation, we think we’ll be near 270 programs in just a few months.

We’ve come so far in such a short amount of time considering SSH began its Accreditation program in 2010, with five pioneer programs achieving their status.

As many of you know, there are two ways to take the CHSE and CHSOS exams. 

You can take the CHSE and CHSOS exams in-person at a traditional testing center and online via remote proctoring software.

Hello, Champions! It’s time to tell your story!

As we near the midpoint of 2023, I continue to be encouraged and energized

by the amazing work being done at the SSH Board level, through so many of our volunteer SSH Committees and Groups, and by our SSH Staff.