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Deb Tauber
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Discussions on innovative ideas for simulation and reimagining the use of simulation in clinical education. We discuss current trends in simulation with amazing guests from across the globe. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and tune in to The Sim Cafe~ 

  1. 2D AGO

    Simulation Mentorship That Matters with Jason Konzelmann

    Send us Fan Mail Simulation isn’t just about cool equipment or a perfect scenario. It’s about building repeatable, trustworthy learning and assessment systems that make clinical education safer, fairer, and more effective. We sit down with Jason Conselman, Director of Simulation and Training at the University of Maryland Medical Center, to unpack how a simulation career can grow from the field to leadership, and why mentorship through programs like SSH Ascend can change what’s possible for new simulationists. We get practical about healthcare simulation standards, core competencies, and best practices, including how a multi-week course supported by major simulation organizations helps people understand accreditation, clarify goals, and connect certifications like CHSE and CHSOS to real work inside a simulation center. Then we go deeper on a topic that trips up even experienced teams: assessment. Jason explains why “everything we do is assessment,” what makes rubrics usable, how interrater reliability affects fairness, and why validity matters when simulation results influence real decisions. You’ll also hear a standout interprofessional education story that pairs physical therapists and physician assistant learners in a structured, multi-day experience focused on collaboration and discharge planning, plus a preview of SimOps 2026 in Tampa with the Ignite theme and a spotlight on simulation in non-traditional locations, from mobile units to space medicine. If you’re building a program, refining assessment, or figuring out your place in simulation operations or education, this conversation will give you language, ideas, and next steps. Subscribe, share this with a fellow simulationist, and leave a review with the most urgent assessment question you want answered next. Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    21 min

  2. MAR 3

    Denise Romano From Classroom To Clinic: Building Physical Therapy Skills With Simulation

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a movement-first profession steps into a simulation lab built for physiology and decision-making under pressure? We sit down with Denise Romano, an assistant professor leading physical therapy simulation at Binghamton University, to unpack how PT learners can safely practice high-stakes mobility long before they enter acute care. From AFib in the ICU to COPD patients whose vitals shift during transfers, Denise maps out realistic scenarios that force students to balance safety, lines and tubes, and evolving clinical data while communicating clearly as a team. We walk through a full landscape of PT-focused simulations: early infection control adapted from nursing with Glow Germ, mobility checkoffs in hospital-like spaces, ventilator cases requiring careful progression, and standardized patient interviews for differential diagnosis. Denise explains why PT relies heavily on SPs for authentic movement, where mannequins still shine for physiologic fidelity, and how thoughtful debriefs convert messy moments into durable clinical judgment. Her use of entrustability scales tied to EPAs gives faculty a shared framework to chart each learner’s path from novice to entry-ready clinician, with formative feedback that guides safer practice. The conversation also tackles the big barrier: unlike nursing, PT lacks the large-scale evidence to replace a portion of clinical hours with simulation. Denise makes a compelling case for a multi-site study to unlock that recognition, particularly as acute care placements tighten and risk tolerance narrows. She also shares a favorite classroom memory that turned a tangled SCD mistake into a lifelong safety cue, highlighting why simulated missteps are often the most memorable teachers. If you care about physical therapy education, clinical placements, competency assessment, or the future of healthcare simulation, you’ll leave with concrete ideas and renewed urgency to give PT a stronger seat at the table. Subscribe for more conversations on simulation, clinical education, and the skills that move patient care forward. Share your thoughts, leave a review, and tell us which PT competencies you think simulation should tackle next. Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    25 min

  3. FEB 17

    Remy Roe - How One Medic Turned Trauma Into Training That Saves Lives

    Send us Fan Mail We trace Remy Roe’s journey from combat medic to simulation leader and researcher, exploring how trauma, mentorship, and mission shaped a career devoted to equity and authentic training. We share practical ways to build relationships, reduce hierarchy, and design scenarios that change outcomes. • military roots and simulation origin • mentors pushing ideas into action • minority stress theory and equity lens • authentic patient representation in scenarios • relationships over hierarchy in sim teams • mass casualty experience driving purpose • building a burn task trainer and new course • privilege, access, and responsibility in training • community, committees, and finding your tribe Visit us at www.innovativesimsolutions.com Be sure to hit that like and subscribe button so you never miss an episode Innovative Sim Solutions is your one stop shop for your simulation needs A turnkey solution Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    24 min

  4. FEB 10

    Sarah Beebe is Rethinking Blame: Using Simulation To Heal Teams And Improve Care

    Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful fix for a bad clinical outcome isn’t another skills refresher, but a simulation that tests your actual system under real constraints? We sit down with Dr. Sarah Beebe—nurse midwife, educator, and founder of 2Bs Consulting—to unpack how translational simulation turns training into measurable change. From a teen birth scenario that ignited curiosity and clarity to a clinic code that exposed equipment gaps and role confusion, Sarah shows how reenacting real cases can reveal the truth that root cause summaries often miss. We dig into the nuts and bolts: moving beyond individual blame to examine carts, defibrillators, room layout, staffing, and communication flows. Sarah explains why language matters, how psychological safety unlocks honest reflection, and what “good” debriefing looks like when the goal is system redesign. Then we zoom out to strategy. Hospitals already track length of stay, sepsis bundle compliance, code frequency, and time-to-shock—so use that data to script scenarios. When dashboards drive training, simulation aligns with current risks, and teams can watch metrics improve as workflows are fixed, roles are clarified, and equipment is streamlined. AI is changing the game, too. We explore practical, near-term uses: generating scenario variants that match caseload trends, creating virtual standardized patients, and supporting debriefs with timing and communication analytics. Sarah’s research in screen-based simulation highlights how digital tools can assess diagnostic reasoning at scale, while preserving the facilitator’s judgment at the bedside. The throughline is clear: treat simulation as continuous quality improvement—measure, simulate, fix, remeasure—and watch confidence return after tough events. If you care about safer care, faster recognition, and teams that trust their processes, this conversation offers a roadmap you can start using today. Subscribe, share with your quality and education leads, and leave a review with one question you want simulation to answer next. Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    18 min

  5. FEB 3

    Human Touch In Simulation with Jennifer McCarthy

    Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful clinical tool isn’t a device or an algorithm, but a moment of genuine connection? We sit down with Jen McCarthy, director of clinical simulation at Seton Hall University and a newly inducted Fellow of SSH, to unpack a humanistic approach to simulation that treats empathy as a vital sign. Drawing on years as a hospital-based paramedic and a leader in health professions education, Jen explains why trust and listening still drive the most accurate data collection, clearer decisions, and safer plans of care. Together, we map out how to build scenarios that reveal the person behind the diagnosis. You’ll hear how standardized patients and family members are woven into mannequin-based cases to surface caregiver fatigue, access barriers, and real-world constraints. Instead of scripted disclosures, trained actors drop authentic cues that invite learners to ask better questions and co-create plans that work. We also get practical about assessment: a shared SP feedback tool across programs aligns expectations for empathy, clarity, and shared decision making, while structured personal inventories help learners recognize bias, discomfort, and growth edges before they reach clinical rotations. We also tackle the buzz around AI. Yes, AI can accelerate chart reviews and highlight patterns, but it can’t deliver the 40 seconds of compassion that research links to improved outcomes and clinician resilience. That’s where simulation shines—by providing a safe place to practice tone, language, presence, and mindful listening until they become second nature. If you design sims, teach at the bedside, or support interprofessional teams, this conversation offers a practical blueprint for moving from experiential to transformational learning—where empathy isn’t an afterthought but the engine of clinical excellence. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review telling us how you’re building humanistic skills into your simulations. Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    23 min

  6. JAN 6

    From Engineer To CEO, Lou Faustini: Building Better Healthcare Simulation

    Send us Fan Mail ,What if simulation felt less like a gadget showcase and more like a mission built around patient safety? We sit down with EMS CEO Lou Faustini to explore how engineered learning environments, clear data, and a people-first culture can transform clinical training from first exposure to real practice. Lou’s journey—from systems integration and Six Sigma to the helm of a simulation company—shapes a pragmatic approach to innovation: empower teams, listen to educators, and ship improvements that reduce friction in busy centers. We dig into what EMS actually builds: integrated software and hardware that turn sim centers into reliable, high-impact training spaces. Lou connects the dots between flight simulators and clinical readiness, reminding us that safety is the ultimate outcome. Instead of chasing trends, he breaks down how AI can enhance scheduling, assessment, and debriefing by making performance data more usable for faculty and learners. The human remains in charge; AI simply accelerates insight and consistency. The conversation maps the broader learning journey, where AR and VR have earned a real slice of training, and where interoperability matters as much as any single tool. Lou shares why small, practical wins—like lowering power consumption and simplifying interfaces—can deliver outsized value when educators are stretched thin. His growth priorities are refreshingly direct: meet programs where they are, be honest about capabilities, design for scale, and prove impact through data. That clarity fosters trust across institutions, partners, and the wider public safety mission. If you care about simulation that actually changes outcomes, this episode offers a grounded playbook: empower people, harness data, and engineer for reliability. Subscribe, share with a colleague who runs a sim center, and leave a review with your biggest simulation challenge so we can tackle it next. Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    24 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Shaping Change With Simulation with Sharon Marie Weldon

    Send us Fan Mail Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    33 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    How VR And Simulation Build Confident Nurses with Dr. Stephanie Justice

    Send us Fan Mail We explore how simulation and VR turn abstract lessons into action, helping students build clinical judgment through safe mistakes, clear feedback, and repeatable practice. Dr. Stephanie Justice shares practical setup tips, leadership lessons, and a realistic roadmap for immersive learning. • simulation as a safe space to learn and fail • debriefing to build clinical judgment and confidence • VR for repetition, scale, and AI-driven feedback • hygiene, battery life, and hardware management • staffing models with asynchronous labs and student workers • breakthrough student moments in high fidelity and VR • leadership growth through NLN’s program • the future with mixed reality and better analytics • practical advice for starting and iterating • wellness uses of headsets beyond patient care Be sure to check them out at xrenegades.com or on LinkedIn Visit us at www.innovativesimsolutions.com Be sure to hit that like and subscribe button so you never miss an episode Innovative SimSolutions. Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

    21 min
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Discussions on innovative ideas for simulation and reimagining the use of simulation in clinical education. We discuss current trends in simulation with amazing guests from across the globe. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and tune in to The Sim Cafe~ 

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  • Creator
    Deb Tauber
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
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