Simulation-based medical education (SBME), an educational technique that enables participants to experience an immersive representation of a clinical event for the purpose of practice, learning, and evaluation, has seen increasing application in medical education. It provides a relatively ‘no-risk’ means of developing skills, and is associated with improved learner knowledge and patient outcomes.

SBME also plays an important role in skills maintenance with respect to low-frequency high-stakes procedures, making it especially valuable in rural settings.

Full-Time Faculty Researchers

Dr. Michael Parsons
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Chair, Assistant Program Director
mhparsons@mun.ca
 
Dr. Tia Renouf
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
tiarenouf@gmail.com
 
Dr. Peter Rogers
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
peter.rogers@med.mun.ca
 
Dr. Gillian Sheppard
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
g.sheppard@mun.ca

Part-Time Faculty Researchers

Dr. Sarah Mathieson
Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
emergencymedadmin@mun.ca

Recent Publications

Harris, K. M., & Sheppard, G. (2021). The Big Bang: A Virtual Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Simulation for Preclinical Medical Students. Cureus, 13(5), e14919. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.14919
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8186505/
 
Gallagher P, Smith R, Sheppard G. Use of three-dimensional printing for simulation in ultrasound education: A scoping review. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning 2021;7:410-413.
https://stel.bmj.com/content/7/5/410
 
Williams KL, Renouf TS, Dubrowski A. Pitfalls in Emergency Medicine: Survey-Based Identification of Learning Objectives for Targeted Simulation Curricula by Emergency Department Staff. Cureus. 2020 Dec;12(12):e11965. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.11965.
https://europepmc.org/article/pmc/pmc7790324
 
O'Dea M, Murphy D, Dubrowski A, Rogers P. Optimizing Perimortem Cesarean Section Outcomes Using Simulation: A Technical Report. Cureus. 2020 Sep;12(9).
https://www.cureus.com/articles/25882-optimizing-perimortem-cesarean-section-outcomes-using-simulation-a-technical-report
 
Gino B, Wang Z, d'Entremont P, Renouf T, Dubrowski A (July 11, 2020) Automated Inflating Resuscitator (AIR): Design and Development of a 3D-Printed Ventilator Prototype and Corresponding Simulation Scenario Based on the Management of a Critical COVID-19 Patient. Cureus 12(7): e9134. doi:10.7759/cureus.9134
https://www.cureus.com/articles/33029-automated-inflating-resuscitator-air-design-and-development-of-a-3d-printed-ventilator-prototype-and-corresponding-simulation-scenario-based-on-the-management-of-a-critical-covid-19-patient
 
McCarthy, R., Gino, B., Williams, K. L., d'Entremont, P., & Renouf, T. S. (2020). Prehospital Trauma Care: A Simulation Scenario for Rural-Based Healthcare Providers. Cureus, 12(6), e8834. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.8834
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7384714/#
 
Pickard, V., O'Regan, N. B., Sheppard, G., & Dubrowski, A. (2020). A Post-operative Masquerade: Simulation-based Scenario Challenging Clinical Clerks to Recognize an Atypical Presentation of Myocardial Infarction. Cureus, 12(4), e7510. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.7510
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7201902/
 
S. Peng, T. Micks, D. Braganza, K. Sue, M.Woo, P. Rogers, S. Freedman, J. Lewis, S.Hu, C. Varner, N. Patel, S. Hameed, P. Steinmetz. Canadian national survey of family medicine residents on point-of-care ultrasound training. Canadian Family Physician, Dec 2019, 65 (12) e523-e530
https://www.cfp.ca/content/65/12/e523.short
 
Jewer J., Parsons M.H., Dunne C., Smith A., Dubrowski A. Evaluation of a Mobile Telesimulation Unit to Train Rural and Remote Practitioners on High-Acuity Low-Occurrence Procedures: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res2019; 21(8):e14587. doi: 10.2196/14587
https://www.jmir.org/2019/8/e14587/
 
Whalen D, Dunne C, Dubrowski A, et al. (February 01, 2019) Diagnosis and Management of an Inferior ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Simulation Scenario. Cureus 11(2): e3995. doi:10.7759/cureus.3995
https://www.cureus.com/articles/12025-diagnosis-and-management-of-an-inferior-st-elevation-myocardial-infarction-a-simulation-scenario
 
Williams, K. L., Dunne, C., & Parsons, M. H. (2019). Emergency Department Presentation of a Patient with a Severe Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed: A Simulation Case for Training Emergency Medicine Residents. Cureus, 11(1), e3908. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3908
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6426558/
 
Renouf, T. S., MD, Doyle, M., Pollard, M., Bankovic, T., & Dubrowski, A. (2018). Collaborative Development of a Simulation-augmented Health Education Program in Resource-challenged Regions. Cureus, 10(6), e2850. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2850
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6104897/
 
Dunne, C. L., & Parsons, M. (2017). Management of Cold Water-induced Hypothermia: A Simulation Scenario for Layperson Training Delivered via a Mobile Tele-simulation Unit. Cureus, 9(12), e1990. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.1990
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5826742/
 
Sohi, R., & Sheppard, G. (2017). Hypercalcemia of Malignancy: An Emergency Medicine Simulation. Cureus, 9(11), e1847. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.1847
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5768318/
 
Doucet, G., Ryan, S., Bartellas, M., Parsons, M., Dubrowski, A., & Renouf, T. (2017). Modelling and Manufacturing of a 3D Printed Trachea for Cricothyroidotomy Simulation. Cureus, 9(8), e1575. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.1575
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5647136/
 
Horwood C, Williams K, Skinner T, et al. (June 12, 2017) Trauma and Hypothermia in Antarctica: An Emergency Medicine Marine Simulation Scenario. Cureus 9(6): e1341. doi:10.7759/cureus.1341
https://www.cureus.com/articles/6164-trauma-and-hypothermia-in-antarctica-an-emergency-medicine-marine-simulation-scenario
 
Addison, R., Skinner, T., Zhou, F., & Parsons, M. (2017). Diabetic Ketoacidosis: An Emergency Medicine Simulation Scenario. Cureus, 9(5), e1286. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.1286
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5491337/
 
Mathieson, S., Williams, K. L., & Dubrowski, A. (2017). Pediatric Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident: a Simulation Scenario for Emergency Medicine Trainees. Cureus, 9(2), e1052. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.1052
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5364092/
 
Damas, E., Norcéide, C., Zephyr, Y., Williams, K. L., Renouf, T., & Dubrowski, A. (2016). Development of a Sustainable Simulator and Simulation Program for Laparoscopic Skills Training in Haiti. Cureus, 8(6), e632. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.632
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4934796/
 
Whalen, D., Harty, C., Ravalia, M., Renouf, T., Alani, S., Brown, R., & Dubrowski, A. (2016). Helicopter Evacuation Following a Rural Trauma: An Emergency Medicine Simulation Scenario Using Innovative Simulation Technology. Cureus, 8(3), e524. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.524
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4829396/
 
Renouf T. Low-Fidelity Simulation in Global and Distributed Settings. CJEM. 2016 Jan;18(1):77. doi: 10.1017/cem.2015.98.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/canadian-journal-of-emergency-medicine/article/lowfidelity-simulation-in-global-and-distributed-settings/EB4C7868FD3DCC535F9FFBC93AEBF2FA
 
Parsons, M., Murphy, J., Alani, S., & Dubrowski, A. (2015). Thermal Burns and Smoke Inhalation: A Simulation Session. Cureus, 7(10), e360. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.360
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4659688/
 
Mathieson S, Whalen D, Dubrowski A (September 07, 2015) Infant Trauma Management in the Emergency Department: An Emergency Medicine Simulation Exercise. Cureus 7(9): e316. doi:10.7759/cureus.316
https://www.cureus.com/articles/2961-infant-trauma-management-in-the-emergency-department-an-emergency-medicine-simulation-exercise
 
Angus, K., Parsons, M., Cheeseman, N., & Dubrowski, A. (2015). Asthma Exacerbation: An Emergency Medicine Simulation Scenario. Cureus, 7(3), e258. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.258
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494542/
 
Black H, Renouf T S, Parsons M H, et al. (October 01, 2014) Pregnancy and Privacy in an Emergency Department: A Simulated Session. Cureus 6(10): e216. doi:10.7759/cureus.216
https://www.cureus.com/articles/2643-pregnancy-and-privacy-in-an-emergency-department-a-simulated-session
 
Renouf T S, Black H, Alani S, et al. (September 30, 2014) Body Packing with Cocaine: A Simulation Exercise. Cureus 6(9): e213. doi:10.7759/cureus.213
https://www.cureus.com/articles/2654-body-packing-with-cocaine-a-simulation-exercise
 
Renouf T S, Mitchell K, Hollett S, et al. (August 11, 2014) Deteriorating Patient Scenario for Simulation-Based Training of Difficult Patient Encounters in the Emergency Room. Cureus 6(8): e192. doi:10.7759/cureus.192
https://www.cureus.com/articles/2548-deteriorating-patient-scenario-for-simulation-based-training-of-difficult-patient-encounters-in-the-emergency-room
 
Angus K, Parsons M H, Dubrowski A (May 06, 2014) Heat Stroke: Emergency Medicine Simulation Scenario. Cureus 6(5): e178. doi:10.7759/cureus.178
https://www.cureus.com/articles/2490-heat-stroke-emergency-medicine-simulation-scenario