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Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation

NAIT - Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation

Welcome to Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, a series exploring the critical role of simulation in shaping the future of healthcare. This series highlights NAIT's Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation (CAMS) as a hub for healthcare simulation, workforce development, and innovation.

Through conversations with experts, industry leaders, and educators, we’ll explore how simulation is transforming patient care, medical training, and healthcare innovation. Each episode is designed to enhance awareness and understanding of CAMS while positioning it as a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Join us as we share strategic insights, compelling stories, and forward-thinking perspectives on the power of simulation in advancing healthcare.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.nait.ca/centre-for-advanced-medical-simulation

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#24
Thursday · 26 min
Reimagining Aging: Innovation That Helps Older Adults Thrive
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George welcomes Jocelyn Rempel, Chair in Older Adult Health at Mount Royal University, Founding Director of the Centre for Health and Innovation in Aging, gerontology nurse, educator and researcher, and co-founder of Rise Care, a health innovation company dedicated to improving care for older adults. Jocelyn shares how education, simulation, virtual care and emerging health technologies are helping older adults maintain their independence while preparing healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, person-centered care across hospitals, communities and home settings. The conversation explores why older adults should be active partners in designing healthcare innovations, how wearable technologies could help reduce falls, and the growing role of remote monitoring and virtual care in supporting healthier aging. Jocelyn also discusses how simulation can help organizations test new technologies before implementation and explains why collaboration across healthcare, industry and education is essential to improving care. In this episode, you'll learn: Why healthcare education must prepare learners for care across hospitals, homes and communities Why older adults should help design the technologies intended for them How wearable vestibular stimulation technology could improve balance and reduce falls The growing impact of virtual care and remote patient monitoring How simulation can safely test new technologies, workflows and models of care Why collaboration is essential to improving care for an aging population What gives Jocelyn optimism about the future of healthy aging and healthcare innovation Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, researcher, student or innovator, this episode offers practical insights into building more accessible, person-centered care for an aging population while embracing new technologies that support independence and quality of life. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#23
September 10 · 28 min
Building Healthcare Around Real Lives
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George sits down with David Campbell, an internal medicine specialist, endocrinologist, and health services researcher whose work focuses on diabetes, chronic disease management, health equity, and improving care for socially disadvantaged populations. Dr. Campbell explores the growing pressures facing healthcare systems, from workforce shortages and rising chronic disease rates to increasing social inequities that directly impact health outcomes. He explains why effective healthcare extends far beyond clinical visits and why factors such as housing, income, food security, racism, trauma, and access to social supports play a critical role in determining patient outcomes. The conversation also examines the importance of integrated care teams, patient-oriented research, pragmatic clinical trials, health informatics, and the future role of evidence-based decision-making in healthcare systems. Topics discussed include: The growing burden of chronic disease in modern healthcare How poverty and cost-of-living pressures impact diabetes care Why healthcare systems struggle to address social determinants of health The value of integrated, team-based healthcare models Lessons from healthcare systems in the United Kingdom and Ontario Why patient voices must be included in healthcare innovation Pragmatic trials and real-world healthcare research The Calgary Diabetes Mobile Clinic initiative The role of health data, AI, and learning health systems Why empathy, trust, and human connection remain essential in healthcare The future of healthcare innovation and evidence-based policy Dr. Campbell offers a powerful reminder that improving healthcare outcomes requires more than better treatments. It requires understanding the realities of people's lives and designing systems that work for everyone. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#22
August 13 · 30 min
High Impact, Low Tech: A Creative Approach to Healthcare Simulation
In this episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, host Lisa George welcomes Dr. Anthony Seto, Clinical Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, emergency physician, educator and one of Canada's most creative innovators in simulation-based education. Anthony's unique career combines emergency medicine with filmmaking, DJing, event medicine and lifeguard training to create memorable learning experiences that emphasize teamwork, communication and learner engagement. His innovative approaches include Draw & Doodle Sim, TeamSIM, Beep Beep Sim, escape room style learning and low fidelity simulations that demonstrate impactful education doesn't require expensive technology. Throughout the conversation, Anthony explains why creativity often matters more than realism, how gamification improves teamwork, and why educators should not let limited budgets prevent them from creating meaningful simulation experiences. In this episode you'll learn: How filmmaking and DJing shaped Anthony's approach to simulation design Why low fidelity simulations can be just as effective as high-tech simulation labs The story behind Draw & Doodle Sim and the research that validated the concept How event medicine teams use simulation to prepare for unpredictable emergencies Why TeamSIM separates teamwork from medical content to improve learning How escape room concepts became Beep Beep Sim for on-call emergency training Practical ideas educators can implement with little or no budget Emerging trends including AI, virtual reality, tele-simulation and psychological safety Why creativity and learner engagement remain at the heart of effective simulation Whether you're new to simulation or an experienced educator, this episode offers practical ideas for creating engaging learning experiences regardless of your available technology or resources. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#21
August 6 · 41 min
Building the Future of Team-Based Care: Inside UBC's Gateway Clinic
Show Notes: In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George welcomes Carrie Krekoski, Assistant Director of Education at UBC Health, and Julie Tipping, Assistant Professor of Teaching and Program Director of the Gateway Team-Based Teaching Clinic at the University of British Columbia. Together, Carrie and Julie discuss the vision behind the Gateway Team-Based Teaching Clinic, British Columbia's first purpose-built interprofessional primary care teaching clinic. Designed to bring together learners from nine different health professions, Gateway is creating a new model where students learn with, from and about one another while delivering patient-centred care alongside an integrated healthcare team. The conversation explores how Gateway was built from the ground up to support collaborative practice, shared decision-making and patient partnership. Carrie and Julie also share the challenges of launching an innovative clinic within both an educational institution and a healthcare system, and explain how this new model could influence the future of healthcare education and primary care across Canada. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Gateway was designed as an interprofessional teaching clinic first and foremost How students from nine healthcare professions learn together in real clinical environments Why patients are considered active members of the healthcare team How team-based care prepares future clinicians for modern healthcare The five-year journey to launch the Gateway Clinic The challenges and opportunities of bringing together nine professional programs How Gateway is testing new models of collaborative primary care Why reflection, psychological safety and shared purpose are essential to successful teams How lessons from Gateway may shape healthcare education across Canada Whether you're an educator, healthcare leader, clinician or student, this episode offers valuable insights into how collaborative education can improve both learner experiences and patient outcomes. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#20
July 23 · 47 min
The Human Side of Health Data
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George is joined by Dr. Tyler Williamson, Director of the Centre for Health Informatics and Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary, and Teri Price, Executive Director of Greg's Wings Projects and a nationally recognized patient advocate based in Alberta. Together, they explore one of healthcare's biggest challenges: ensuring health information follows patients wherever they receive care. While many people assume their health records are seamlessly connected across the healthcare system, Tyler and Teri explain why fragmented health information continues to impact patient safety, healthcare providers and the overall patient experience. Drawing on Greg Price's story and years of collaborative work through Networked Health, they discuss why interoperability is not simply a technology issue but a human one. The conversation explores: What health data interoperability really means Why disconnected information affects patients, providers and the healthcare system Greg Price's story and the human impact of fragmented care Why interoperability is fundamentally a people problem rather than a technology problem The balance between protecting privacy and sharing information for better care The importance of teamwork across the entire healthcare system Preparing future healthcare professionals to work in connected, collaborative systems Why culture change is just as important as new technology Bill S-5 and the future of health information sharing in Canada Building a safer, smarter and more person-centred healthcare system Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, researcher, policymaker or patient advocate, this episode offers valuable insights into how collaboration, policy and shared purpose can help create a more connected future for healthcare. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#19
June 25 · 39 min
How Brain-Computer Interfaces Are Changing Lives for Kids
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George sits down with Eli Kinney-Lang, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and Director of the engineering arm of the BCI for Kids Lab at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Eli shares how brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are creating new ways for children with complex neurological disabilities to interact with the world using brain signals to control devices, communicate and even play games. The conversation breaks down the realities of BCI technology—what it is (and isn’t), how it works in practice and the real-world challenges of bringing it out of the lab and into everyday life. Key themes in this episode include: what brain-computer interfaces actually look like in real-world use how BCIs help children bypass physical limitations to interact with technology the challenges of accessibility, including sensor design and real-world usability why designing for children is fundamentally different and more impactful than designing for adults the importance of inclusion, engagement, and user experience in pediatric technology how gaming is becoming a powerful tool for learning, connection, and skill-building the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in moving innovation from research to real life lessons from commercializing pediatric neurotechnology while maintaining a family-centered approach how play and social connection are often the biggest motivators for children, not just clinical outcomes what the future holds for pediatric neurotechnology, including AI, wearable systems, and scalable solutions One of the most powerful moments in the episode highlights a child using BCI to independently move his wheelchair for the first time—demonstrating how small technological breakthroughs can create life-changing impact. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#18
June 11 · 29 min
From Classroom to Practice: Building Better Health Care Teams
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George sits down with Sharla King, professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta and Program Director for the Master of Health Sciences Education program. With more than 20 years of experience in interprofessional education (IPE), Sharla shares her journey into the field, her leadership in collaborative practice, and her ongoing work shaping how health professionals learn to work together effectively. The conversation explores the evolution of interprofessional education from early classroom-based models to more integrated, experience-based learning that spans simulation and real-world clinical environments. Key themes in this episode include: how interprofessional education often begins with curiosity and grows into a lifelong focus the importance of building a “community of practice” across institutions and disciplines why resistance to IPE often stems from a lack of understanding, not opposition practical strategies for integrating collaboration into already full curricula the shift toward embedding interprofessional learning across the full continuum from classroom to simulation to clinical practice insights from research on assessing interprofessional competencies during clinical placements the importance of clarity in expectations between students, educators, and preceptors simple but powerful collaboration skills like perspective-taking, communication, and relationship-building how curiosity and collaboration are the best entry points into research the growing importance of educator identity and professional development in health education This episode reinforces a simple but powerful idea: better collaboration in education leads to better collaboration in practice and ultimately, better patient care. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#17
May 28 · 26 min
Simulation at Scale: What It Really Takes Behind the Scenes
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, Lisa George is joined by Tom Waring and Bree Weyland from the NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to deliver a large-scale, high-impact simulation experience. The conversation centers on a recent Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) simulation, which brought together over 115 students from multiple health disciplines across Alberta. Designed around a realistic building collapse scenario, the simulation required learners to collaborate across the full continuum of care—from on-scene triage with paramedics and firefighters to treatment in both rural and tertiary hospital environments. Tom and Bree walk through how this complex event was built from the ground up, offering insight into the often unseen role of simulation technologists (SimTechs) in designing, coordinating, and executing immersive learning environments. Key themes explored in this episode include: how early involvement in planning shapes what’s possible in simulation design the process of building realistic patient characters to drive clinical decision-making the importance of standardized patient (SP) preparation and consistency at scale how makeup, environment design, and storytelling contribute to immersion managing real-time communication across a distributed simulation environment adapting on the fly when carefully planned scenarios inevitably break down how learners evolve from individuals into high-functioning teams under pressure the growing role of AI tools (like in-house platforms) in simulation development the future of the SimTech profession as it expands into design, research, and education This episode highlights that simulation is not just about equipment or scenarios—it’s about people, planning, adaptability, and creating environments where learners can safely experience the complexity of real-world healthcare. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#16
April 30 · 35 min
Simulation, Systems and the Future of Surgical Care
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, Lisa George is joined by Tara Klassen, Innovation Lead for Surgical Care Alberta. With a provincial lens and a systems-level perspective, Tara works across programs, pathways, portfolios, and geographies to help clinical and operational leaders navigate what she calls “big, weird, shared, complex decisions.” Tara explains why innovation in surgical care is about much more than introducing a new device or technology. It is about understanding what that innovation makes possible across the entire continuum of care, from referral and diagnostics through the operating room, inpatient recovery, and into community and home care. Her work focuses on helping teams align around uncertainty, clarify shared goals, and move from ideas to actionable recommendations that are safe, feasible, and sustainable within a complex public health system. Throughout the conversation, Tara unpacks some of the biggest barriers to implementing innovation, including funding structures, procurement realities, workflow disruption, and the challenge of introducing change in a system designed to manage risk. She also makes a compelling case for simulation as a core tool in innovation, not just for training, but for testing, validating, and scaling new approaches across both urban and rural settings. Key themes in this episode include: why innovation must be understood at a systems and pathway level the importance of early engagement with the health system how shared language and shared vision drive successful collaboration why simulation should be embedded across the entire innovation lifecycle what sustainable surgical innovation looks like over the next decade how Health Everywhere Hub and A-MEDICO are shaping Alberta’s innovation ecosystem This episode offers a practical and insightful look at how innovation actually happens inside complex health systems, and what it takes to move from concept to real-world impact. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#15
April 16 · 28 min
From Research to Real World: Dr. Mary Brindle on Surgical Innovation
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, Lisa George speaks with Dr. Mary Brindle, pediatric surgeon, health systems researcher, and internationally recognized leader in surgical quality improvement and innovation. Dr. Brindle shares how her clinical work and research have led her to focus on one of the most complex spaces in health care: the operating room. Surgical care is high risk, resource intensive, and deeply dependent on the interaction between people, processes, and technology. That makes it one of the most important places to study how innovation can improve outcomes. The conversation explores the origins of the Health Everywhere Hub, a province-wide initiative designed to bring together clinicians, engineers, digital health experts, community partners, and researchers to solve major health challenges in Alberta. Dr. Brindle reflects on what it was like to move beyond traditional research approaches and work in a faster, more iterative innovation model shaped by collaboration with industry and innovation partners. Lisa and Dr. Brindle also discuss the concept of the Living Lab in health care, and why testing innovation in real clinical and community settings matters so much. Rather than relying only on tightly controlled pilots, Living Labs allow teams to understand how technologies actually fit into workflows, how they are adopted by users, and where they need to change before they can succeed at scale. Other key themes in the episode include: Why collaboration across professions and sectors is essential for meaningful innovation The biggest challenges currently facing OR teams in Canada Why access, equity, communication, and evidence-based care remain core priorities How bureaucracy slows innovation when frontline voices are not fully part of decision-making. The opportunity Alberta has to lead in surgical innovation by creating adaptable, innovation-ready environments This episode is a thoughtful look at what it takes to move from good ideas to real-world impact in surgical care, and why the future of innovation depends on clinicians, researchers, industry, and patients working together. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit here This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#14
February 26 · 22 min
Building Accessible Simulation for All: The SIMAI Health Model
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George is joined by Dr. Mohamed Benfatah, a healthcare simulation researcher and the founder of SIM AI Health, an innovative initiative based in Morocco. Dr. Benfatah is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence with simulation to transform health care education particularly in resource-limited settings. From nurse anesthetist to simulation educator, Dr. Benfatah shares how simulation reveals the invisible forces in health care, team dynamics, decision-making and communication as well as why it's critical for improving patient safety. He outlines his three core reasons simulation works: turning knowledge into action, engaging emotional memory, and creating reflective learning. The conversation explores: The unique challenges of scaling simulation training across Africa and the Francophone world How AI is being used to personalize training, generate realistic scenarios, and support clinical reasoning Why he sees AI not as a replacement, but as an assistant to human judgment His approach to modular, accessible, and locally tailored simulation models What excites him most about the future of AI, simulation, and extended reality in healthcare education Whether you’re a simulation specialist or new to AI, Dr. Benfatah’s global perspective offers fresh insight into how technology and heart can work hand-in-hand to make simulation more equitable and impactful around the world. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#13
January 15 · 1 hr 7 min
A-MEDICO: Translating MedTech Innovation to Impact
In this special on-location episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George brings you conversations from “Translating Innovation: A-MEDICO Meets Alberta MedTech Industry,” an event designed to spark connections between researchers, trainees, and industry partners working at the intersection of health innovation and medical device development in Alberta. Funded by the Alberta Ministry of Technology and Innovation, A-MEDICO is a major collaborative initiative led by the University of Calgary, with support from the University of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic, the University of Lethbridge, and NAIT’s Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation (CAMS). The goal: unite the province’s post-secondaries, industry partners, and underserved communities to accelerate Alberta’s medical technology ecosystem. Lisa speaks with five key voices from across the innovation pipeline — from early-stage student researchers to experienced entrepreneurs and innovation leaders: Ben Millen - VP of Design, Tangent Design Engineering Ben shares how Tangent helps early scientific ideas move from napkin sketch to real-world medical devices. He explores the challenges of scale-up, regulatory compliance, and building products that are not only functional but manufacturable, safe, and clinically useful. Stephanie Dang - Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary Stephanie reflects on her transition from biochemistry to biomedical engineering and how automation, collaboration, and mentorship are shaping her journey as a medtech innovator. Dr. Lindsey Westover - Associate Professor & Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, UCalgary Dr. Westover discusses her work developing BackScanner, a low-cost mobile app that uses 3D imaging to monitor scoliosis without X-rays. She highlights the power of open access tools, clinician partnerships, and user-centered design. Dr. John Wong - CEO & Co-Founder, Fluid Biomed Inc. Dr. Wong shares the extraordinary journey of creating the world’s first bioabsorbable stent for treating brain aneurysms. From surgical insight to startup CEO, he opens up about navigating commercialization, investor alignment, and scaling a life-saving innovation. Dr. Michael Kallos - Professor and Department Head, Biomedical Engineering, UCalgary As the architect of A-MEDICO, Dr. Kallos explains how the program creates one big lab across Alberta — connecting students, researchers, polytechnics, and industry under a unified vision for medtech innovation. From translating research into reality to empowering Alberta’s next generation of innovators, this episode is a powerful look at how simulation, collaboration, and bold ideas are reshaping what’s possible in health care. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#12
Dec 11, 2025 · 35 min
From Frontlines to Strategy: Tyler Tamayose on Building Better Systems
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George is joined by Tyler Tamayose, President and Principal Consultant of Banyan Strategies. A cross-sector leader with a deep background in health care, government, academia, and innovation, Tyler shares his unique journey from early experiences in crisis response to mentoring hundreds of startups. He reflects on the importance of giving leaders space to think, the value of simulation in health care, and what Alberta needs to become a global leader in health innovation. With clarity and conviction, Tyler unpacks the gaps between frontline teams and innovators, the importance of human-centered leadership, and the need to redesign systems that embrace bold ideas and collaborative execution. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, systems thinker, or changemaker in health care, this conversation offers insights, practical wisdom, and inspiration for what’s possible when we think beyond the box. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#11
Nov 13, 2025 · 31 min
From Engineer to Advocate: Building Community-Driven Dementia Solutions
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George speaks with Andrew Karesa, Founder and CEO of blueBell Village, a community dedicated to redefining dementia and memory care through relationship‑focused services and interprofessional collaboration. Andrew shares the personal story that inspired Bluebell Village, beginning with his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s journey. He explains how his vision for a dementia village evolved into Connect, a digital platform that brings caregivers, families, and service providers together to offer coordinated and culturally appropriate care. Their conversation explores the realities of caregiving, the innovation gaps in dementia support, and the urgent need to design systems that respect personal independence and cultural context. Andrew’s work reflects the growing movement toward care models that prioritize relationships, empathy, and inclusion. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#10
Sep 9, 2025 · 28 min
From Idea to Impact: Accelerating Health Care Innovation with Patty Wickson
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, we sit down with Patty Wickson, a transformative leader with over 30 years of experience in health care innovation, clinical operations, and strategic systems. Patty shares her fascinating journey leading Alberta Health Services’ Innovation Office, where she and her team developed an “Innovation Pipeline” to accelerate health solutions from idea to system-wide implementation. She reveals how her team brought groundbreaking projects to life—like a wound-healing gel that sped up recovery by 56%—and explains the fine balance between agility and evidence in large systems. Patty also shares her approach to cultivating “intrapreneurs” inside health organizations and how to foster frontline-led innovation. From AI’s future in clinical workflows to the power of virtual care in remote communities, this episode explores the key ingredients behind meaningful health transformation—and what health innovators, clinicians, and system leaders can learn from it. Key Topics: How to build a sustainable innovation framework inside large health systems The Innovation Pipeline process for rapid adoption Lessons from real-world projects with strong patient outcomes The role of “intrapreneurship” in driving workforce-led solutions Advice for early-stage health innovators The growing opportunities in AI, automation, and virtual care About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#9
Aug 12, 2025 · 32 min
Psychological Safety & Collaboration in Simulation-Based Education
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George speaks with Dr. Kelly Lackie, Associate Professor and Associate Director of Simulation-Based Education and Inter-professional Education at Dalhousie University's School of Nursing. Dr. Lackie shares her passion for inter-professional education (IPE) and how simulation is used to build equity, psychological safety, and collaborative practice in healthcare. From developing protected IPE time and simulation-based assessments to championing inclusive education through patient partnerships and narrative research, Dr. Lackie offers valuable insights into what it takes to prepare learners—and educators—for meaningful, team-based care. Whether you’re an educator, clinician, policymaker, or student, this conversation will deepen your understanding of how simulation can transform education, safety, and culture in health care. Learn more about Dalhousie’s School of Nursing: nursing.dal.ca About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#8
Jun 24, 2025 · 31 min
Reimagining Rehab: XR and Innovation in Health Education
Advancing Health Care Through Simulation – Episode with Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell In this episode, host Lisa George welcomes Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell, Professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. A trailblazer in simulation-based healthcare innovation, Dr. Ferguson-Pell shares how his team leverages XR (Extended Reality) and AI tools to revolutionize clinical training, expand access to education, and reduce barriers for patients and learners alike. From founding the nonprofit Elixir Simulations to building virtual Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs), Dr. Ferguson-Pell walks us through how immersive technology, thoughtful design, and collaborative models are reshaping the way we train the next generation of healthcare professionals. He also reflects on his former role as CEO of the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute, where he led efforts to integrate patient data into system-wide strategy for improving outcomes. Whether you're in healthcare, education, innovation, or policy—this episode offers a powerful glimpse into what's possible when simulation meets systems thinking. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#7
May 5, 2025 · 29 min
High-Tech, High-Trust: Building Safer Healthcare Outcomes Through Simulation
In this episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, Stacie Wood and Alex Martins of Elevate Healthcare share how cutting-edge simulation tools, smart curriculum design, and interdisciplinary collaboration are transforming clinical training across Canada. We explore: The biggest trends in simulation-based education, including AI, remote learning, and cloud-based tools How simulation is evolving to support real-world readiness, workforce retention, and patient safety The importance of realism, accessibility, and psychological safety in simulation design How to match simulation modalities with educational goals—because high tech isn’t always the best tech Best practices for debriefing, emotional safety, and building trust in high-stakes training The role of simulation in addressing the “know-do” gap in clinical learning What to expect from the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Provincial Summit on May 7 Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7 About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#6
Apr 14, 2025 · 24 min
Investing in Innovation: How Simulation Powers Economic Growth
In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Sikora of Edmonton Global to explore the intersection of simulation-based healthcare training and economic development. Robert shares how Edmonton’s growing reputation in health and life sciences is driving international interest—and how simulation is becoming a vital pillar in attracting investment and accelerating innovation. We explore: Why global investors and startups are looking to Alberta—and specifically Edmonton—as a rising health and life sciences hub How simulation tools like CAMS at NAIT help companies validate medical devices before going to market The role of risk mitigation, workforce development, and R&D cost savings in choosing a region for innovation The collaborative advantage of Edmonton’s ecosystem—where post-secondaries, industry, and government work in harmony How simulation is reshaping regulatory readiness, product validation, and clinical training What attendees can expect from the upcoming Provincial Simulation Summit on May 7 Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7 About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca
#5
Mar 31, 2025 · 21 min
How Simulation is Reshaping Healthcare Education and Patient Safety
In this episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation, Dr. Tim Willett, a national leader in simulation-based education, discusses the best practices shaping the future of healthcare training in Canada. As the President and CEO of Simulation Canada, Dr. Willett shares insights on how simulation improves workforce development, patient safety, and medical innovation. We discuss: The current landscape of simulation-based education across Canada Why simulation has become essential in training and retraining healthcare professionals The key principles of effective simulation education Common challenges institutions face when implementing simulation-based training The role of AI, virtual reality, and extended reality in the future of healthcare simulation How Simulation Canada is driving best practices, training, and research in the field What to expect at the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Provincial Summit on May 7 Learn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7 About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca

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