Track 3: Hospital Management

Because computer simulation technology in flight and military simulators is still relatively new, there is still much research to be done about the best way to approach medical training through simulation, which remains un-standardized despite being much more universally accepted and embraced by the medical community. Nonetheless, significant progress is being made in medical education and training, despite the fact that a number of studies have shown that students who participate in medical simulation training have higher overall scores and retention rates than those who receive traditional training. The Council of Residency Directors has made the following simulation recommendations.
1. Simulation can be used to train residents and assess their competency. Patient care, interpersonal skills, and systems-based practise are the core competencies that lend themselves best to simulation-based training.
2. It is appropriate for performance evaluation, but there is little evidence to support the validity of simulation for promotion or certification.
3. Standardization and definition are required when using simulation to evaluate performance.
4. Scenarios and tools should also be formatted and standardized so that EM educators can rely on the data for reproducibility, reliability, and validity.