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Leading Innovation in Simulation Research
The Penn State Hershey Clinical Simulation Center conducts research that advances simulation-based education and patient safety. Our studies focus on how simulation improves teamwork, decision-making, and clinical performance. Faculty explore simulation theory, curriculum design, and learner assessment using both high-fidelity manikins and standardized patient encounters. Through national and international collaborations, we publish findings and present at leading conferences to strengthen the science of simulation in healthcare.
Simulation Research at Conferences Nationwide
Each year, members of the Penn State Hershey Clinical Simulation Center present their work at leading healthcare education conferences, including the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) and events hosted by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), among others.
These presentations highlight work in areas such as interprofessional education, debriefing methodology, patient safety strategies, and the development of innovative instructional approaches.
Through a combination of oral presentations and academic posters, the Center contributes to scholarly dialogue, shares best practices with the broader simulation community, and advances the field of simulation-based education.