The William Maul Measey Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety provides simulation tools to aid in the development of curricula that encourages residents to cultivate procedural skills and enhance their clinical decision making process. Our residents, fellows and faculty are granted 24-hour access to the simulation center including access to 3 robotic simulators (including a bedside simulator), full-access to a Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery testing center, and a simulation curriculum.
Simulation Curriculum
Simulation is an invaluable educational tool in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Our program includes once monthly simulations at the SIM Center located in the brand new Medical Education and Research building across from the hospital. Examples of simulation programs include:
| Obstetrics | Gynecology |
|---|---|
| Vaginal delivery | LEEP |
| Shoulder dystocia | Abnormal uterine bleeding |
| OB Hemmorrhage | Basic suture tying |
| OB laceration | Manual vacuum aspiration |
| Informed consent and disclosure | Energy sources |
| Pre-eclampsia | Basics of hysteroscopy |
| Delivering bad news | FLS training |
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Training and Certification
Our department has developed a simulation curriculum that affords residents an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in a consistent, scientifically accepted format; and to test cognitive, surgical decision-making, and technical skills, all with the goal of improving the quality of patient care. The cost of the training course as well as the exam are covered by the department.