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Medical Simulation in Medical Education

In 2023, the AAMC fielded a survey to U.S. and Canadian medical schools, teaching hospitals, health systems, universities, and health sciences centers to better understand the use of medical simulation in medical education. 

The survey addressed the following objectives: 

  • Inventory the latest technologies being used around simulation.
  • Consider the metrics being used to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation.
  • Understand how simulation is used to assess competencies.
  • Identify resources, including physical space, finances, and staffing, required to deliver simulation activities.
  • Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected simulation use and understand which changes, if any, may become permanent. 

Results

Across 40+ questions, 116 individuals responded to the survey. The results have been submitted for peer-reviewed publication, and a link will be added here when available.

Data Requests

If your institution participated in the survey, your survey contact may request the full, institutionally identifiable results for your internal use only. All other requests will be fulfilled using data aggregated across institutions.

Have questions and/or a data request? Email SimSurvey@aamc.org. 

Acknowledgements

The AAMC would like to recognize the many individuals who contributed to survey development and data analysis. 

Core Project Team

  • Jenny Calzada, Director of Simulation, Tulane School of Medicine
  • Jon Allen, Professor of Medicine and Director: UND SMHS Sim Center & SIM-ND Mobile Simulation, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Dawn Schocken, Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
  • Sandrijn Van Schaik, Professor of Pediatrics and Baum Family Presidential Chair for Experiential Learning, UCSF School of Medicine

Survey Input

  • Angela Blood, Director, Curriculum Research and Advancement, AAMC
  • Lisa Howley, Senior Director, Institutional Initiatives and Partnerships, AAMC
  • Malika Fair, Senior Director, Equity and Social Accountability, AAMC
  • Jared M. Kutzin, DNP, MS, MPH, RN, FSSH, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine & Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Timothy Willett, President & CEO, Simulation Canada

AAMC Staff – Core Project Team

  • Brooke Kelly, Project Manager, Lead Analyst, Data Analytics & Research
  • Merle Haberman, Senior Director, Data Analytics & Research
  • Keith Horvath, Senior Director, Clinical Transformation
  • Heather Sacks, Director, Constituent Engagement