This elective is designed for medical students who are considering academic careers in medicine. Students will learn principles of experiential learning by developing simulation-based educational exercises. They will gain knowledge of and experience with simulation as an educational tool by reading selected textbook chapters and journal articles, assisting faculty in running simulation exercises, developing an immersive case simulation, observing and critiquing a debriefing session, and creating a procedure assessment tool. Students will observe simulations designed to teach or assess cognitive, technical, communication, and teamwork skills.

This two-week elective will be held primarily in the Simulation Centers at Western Michigan University School of Medicine and Borgess Medical Center. Students will work predominately with Dr. Lammers and the Simulation Center staff, but they will also interface with residents and faculty who are working on simulation projects.