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30th Annual Meeting of SESAM – Valencia, Spain |
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Get ready for an extraordinary week of simulation excellence in the vibrant city of Valencia this June! The SESAM Annual Meeting 2025 brings together healthcare simulation experts from across Europe and beyond for five dynamic days of learning, innovation, and connection. From pre-congress workshops to cutting-edge research presentations, from intimate learning experiences to grand celebrations, SESAM 2025 offers something for every simulation enthusiast. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned SESAM member, this newsletter will guide you through the exciting opportunities awaiting you in Valencia.
Mark Your Calendar: 23-27 June 2025 - Two pre-congress days packed with workshops and site visits - Three days of main scientific programme - Multiple networking opportunities - The legendary SESAM Party at Campo Anibal
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AI in Simulation - Share Your Journey! |
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Are you working on a groundbreaking project at the intersection of AI, research, and simulation? Join us at the SiReN Research Summit on Tuesday 24 June 📋 Four selected case studies will be featured:
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Educational Workshops: Pre Congress – Tuesday 24 June |
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Ready to transform your simulation practice? All workshops are carefully designed for intimate learning experiences with expert facilitators who understand your simulation challenges. Choose your path and take your simulation practice to the next level! Morning Workshops (09:00 - 12:30): - Mastering the Meta-Debrief: Developing a Toolbox for Debriefing the Debrief - Escaping Traditional Simulation Teaching: Using Escape Room Strategy to Enhance Learner Experience - Enhancing Communication and Cohesion in Interprofessional Teams - An Immersive Workshop Using Improvisational Theatre and Design-Thinking Concepts - Entrenar con Simulación Seguridad del Paciente en situaciones críticas (Patient Safety Workshop in Spanish) Afternoon Workshops (13:30 - 17:00): - You are Better Than You Think - Explore Your Inner Imposter and See That You Are Not Alone - Supporting Management in Planning Sustainable Simulation-based Learning: A Process Management Approach - The New Curriculum is Coming: Can You Sim it For Us? - SESAM Accreditation Workshop |
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SESAM Announces Keynote Sponsorship Partnership |
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SESAM is delighted to announce a partnership with Adelaide Health Simulation, The University of Adelaide and Bond University Translational Simulation Collaborative for the sponsorship of a keynote lecture at the SESAM Annual Meeting in Valencia. The sponsored keynote will be delivered by Mirka Cikkelova, General Secretary of the European Patient Safety Foundation (EUPSF), on Wednesday 25 June 2025. Her presentation, " Unlocking the Full Potential of Simulation to Improve Patient Safety", aligns perfectly with translational simulation principles, exploring how simulation can be positioned as a vital tool for system improvement, workforce retention, well-being, and patient safety. "This collaboration represents a significant step in advancing translational simulation globally," said Professor Pier Luigi Ingrassia, SESAM President. "The support from these pioneering international institutions in translational simulation helps advance our mission of promoting excellence in healthcare improvement worldwide." The keynote will examine how translational simulation can help healthcare systems anticipate new safety challenges and shape the future of person-centred, safety-driven healthcare, while demonstrating its value in preventing burnout and enhancing job satisfaction. For details of sponsorship opportunities, please contact secretariat@sesamsociety.org |
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🌍 SESAM Sim University Finalists 2025 announced! |
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Following the virtual preliminary rounds, congratulations to these outstanding teams!
 This diverse representation demonstrates the growing global impact of healthcare simulation education. From Southern Europe to the Middle East, each team brings unique perspectives and innovative approaches to simulation-based learning.
🌟 These innovative teams represent the future of healthcare education - they're shaping how we'll train tomorrow's healthcare professionals. Show your support for the next generation of simulation educators by joining us in Valencia for SESAM2025! Together, we can champion the future of healthcare simulation and the dedicated educators who will transform patient care for years to come.
Don't miss this opportunity to witness the future of healthcare simulation education.
Experiential quarter finals – Wednesday 25 June
In an exciting new development, the Sim Uni quarter finals will involve teams experiencing different simulation-based modalities, with all six teams visiting participating exhibitor stands in the Exhibition area. With 3B Scientific and BVS already on board, find out how to showcase your product or technology at the Sim Uni quarter finals, contact secretariat@sesamsociety.org
 
Semi Finals – Thursday 26 June - 10:30 - 11:30 / 13:45 - 14:45 / 15:00 - 16:00 / 16:15 – 17:15
Finals – Friday 27 June - 10:00 - 11:30 / 13:15 - 14:45
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SESAM INN – Innovative Nest |
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SESAM INN – Innovative Nest is a dynamic initiative developed by SESAM to foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration within the clinical simulation community. Acting as an incubator for ideas, SESAM INN supports simulationists in developing, testing, and sharing pioneering projects, educational strategies, technologies, and research that aim to transform healthcare education, patient safety, and quality of care. At its core, SESAM INN provides a safe, inclusive, and collaborative space where simulationists can explore new approaches and grow their concepts into impactful solutions. Our mission: To empower and support individuals/groups within the simulation community who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation. By providing a nurturing environment and access to expertise, resources and industry connections, we aim to catalyse the development and dissemination of ground-breaking ideas that have the potential to revolutionize healthcare education, patient safety and quality of care. Key objectives Encourage and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices among SESAM members and the broader simulation community. Provide a platform for simulationists to present and promote their innovative projects, prototypes, and research endeavours. Foster collaboration and networking opportunities between innovators, industry partners, and experts across various domains to support the growth and development of innovative initiatives. Serve as a catalyst for empowering simulationists to transform their creative concepts into tangible solutions that address challenges and advance the field of clinical simulation. Core values Innovation: We celebrate creativity and encourage the exploration of new ideas and approaches within the field of clinical simulation. Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration and actively foster partnerships between innovators, experts and industry stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Empowerment: We strive to empower participants by providing them with the resources, support, and guidance needed to transform their innovative ideas into impactful solutions. Well-being: We prioritize creating a safe and secure space where individuals feel comfortable expressing their ideas, taking risks and challenging the status quo. We are committed to fostering an environment that values inclusivity, respect and ethical conduct, ensuring the well-being and confidence of all participants in our community. Clinical safety: We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. We prioritize the development and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes and contribute to a safer healthcare environment. SESAM INN Showcase – Tuesday 24 June 2025 The SESAM INN Showcase is a high-impact “Dragons’ Den” style event that gives selected applicants the opportunity to pitch their innovative project to a multidisciplinary panel of experts from healthcare, education, management, and industry. This is more than a pitch. It’s an opportunity to: Share your simulation innovation publicly Receive live feedback from leaders in the field Connect with potential collaborators and mentors Gain the opportunity for recognition and support Lou Oberndorf Innovation Nest Award From the eight (8) finalists selected to present, three (3) will be awarded the prestigious Lou Oberndorf Innovation Nest Award, each with a 2.800€ grant to support the continued development and dissemination of their work. How does it work? - Applicants submit an elevator pitch video (max. 3 minutes) through the official SESAM INN Showcase application form: https://forms.office.com/e/fzsh32HyaZ - Only 8 projects will be selected to pitch at the SESAM INN Showcase during the pre Congress event – Tuesday 24 June 2025. - Each team will present in a 5-minute pitch, followed by 10 minutes of feedback and Q&A with a diverse panel of experts including:
Important Dates - Mark your calendar and stay on track with the SESAM INN Showcase timeline: - Application Deadline: 25 May 2025 - Announcement of Selected Finalists: Last week of May 2025 - Showcase Presentation (Live at the SESAM INN Pre-Congress Activity): 24 June 2025 - Lou Oberndorf Innovation Nest Awards Ceremony: Wednesday 25 June 2025 If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to sesaminn@sesamsociety.org
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SESAM Member Spotlight |
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This month, we're delighted to feature Professor Stella Major, a British-Armenian family physician and Fellow of the Royal College of General Practice (FRCGP-UK). Currently serving as Professor of Family Medicine Teaching in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM-Q) in Qatar, she brings extensive international experience in healthcare simulation. Background and Journey into Simulation Professor Major discovered simulation-based education in the early 1990s as a resident family physician in London. A formative experience at Madingley Hall in Cambridge introduced her to the power of simulated patient encounters. As she recalls, "I was totally absorbed by this encounter, and despite it being a simulated surgery, I realized the incredible power that the simulated participant can have in our training journey." Over three decades, she has held faculty positions in the UK, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, where she currently serves as Director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation lab at WCM-Q. Under her leadership, the simulation lab has expanded both in footprint and learning management systems, offering training to over 100 simulation practitioners in Doha and the region. SESAM Experience Her connection with SESAM began in 2018 through collaboration on the EuSim Beginners Instructor Course at WCM-Q. As she shares, "In my 5 years as a member, I feel like I have become part of a growing, nurturing family. This is an annual conference I never miss, and always look forward to meeting friends, learning, and having fun!" Professional Insights Professor Major emphasizes the importance of both technical and non-technical skills in simulation education: "It is NOT just the clinical medicine (technical skills) BUT it's ALSO the use of targeted critical behaviors skills (NON TECHNICAL SKILLS)." Most Rewarding Aspects For Professor Major, the joy comes in witnessing transformative learning moments: "I always enjoy seeing the wow moment, as learners and co-debriefers discover learners' frames, and discover how others think and feel and behave, especially in stressful situations. I think simulation offers this safe space for us to really share and learn together and feel better prepared for our roles in the patient facing world." Future Vision Looking ahead, Professor Major sees SESAM continuing to shape healthcare simulation "By enabling more opportunities for education, collaboration, research and leadership in evidence based education and practice." Her enthusiastic endorsement: "Keep doing what you are doing SESAM! You are GREAT." |
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SESAM Official Journal
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A reminder that SESAM members are entitled to a discount of 15% on the article processing charges for publishing in SESAM’s official journal Advances in Simulation.
To request a discount, simply select your institution as normal. Under Journal Partners, select the SESAM members discount. The publisher now allows payments and discounts to be split across more than one funder. |
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