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Introduction to Medical Simulation Returns!

October 15, 2021

After several years on hiatus, the undergraduate “Introduction to Medical Simulation” course returns as a section of “Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering” (BMME 490). This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, … Read more

First NC Children’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit Simulation

October 2, 2017

The first Post Anesthesia Care Unit in the UNC Children’s Hospital was held on September 28th. The patient presented with respiratory distress and was treated by the team. Debriefing for the event focused on TeamSTEPPS concepts as well as process … Read more

Teaching, Teamwork, and Technology

September 22, 2017

In 2007, Dr. Ed Kernick gave the Whitehead lecture entitled “Teaching, Teamwork, and Technology” where he made some predictions about the future of education at the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine released an article in their Vital Signs newsletter … Read more

Six Tools for Improving Communications with TeamSTEPPS®

September 17, 2017

On September 12th, Gene Hobbs published an article titled “Six Tools for Improving Communications with TeamSTEPPS®”. The article was published in the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Blog as part of the effort to raise awareness of healthcare simulation activities during … Read more

Carolina Leadership Lab Returns To Mini Medical School

February 10, 2017

The Department of Pediatrics and School of Medicine hosted an event for some of UNC’s scholar athletes earlier this month. The teams concentrated on execution of patient care while utilizing TeamSTEPPS methodology. Check out the previous article from the session in November.

TeamSTEPPS hits the ORs at UNC Medical Center

February 8, 2017

This fiscal year, TeamSTEPPS training of health-care professionals involved in patient care is an organizational goal across UNC Medical Center. On Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, more than 600 physicians and staff who work in operating rooms at UNC Hospitals, Ambulatory … Read more

Dr. Durham featured in Medical Training Magazine

December 11, 2016

The most recent issue of Medical Training Magazine “features interviews with healthcare training leaders who answer questions on how simulation, allied with modern training practices can make major improvements to patient outcomes, save lives and save money.” UNCsim’s own Dr. Carol … Read more

Carolina Leadership Lab Goes To Mini Medical School

November 21, 2016

Earlier this month the Department of Pediatrics and School of Medicine hosted an event for some of UNC’s scholar athletes. The following excerpt from the article provides an overview of the event. “On Nov. 10, a group of 32 Carolina … Read more