Simulation based training (SBT) is integrated into all four years of the medical student curriculum at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix. Medical students participate in simulation-based activities centered around small-group teaching with active discussions and debriefings, in addition to procedural training and practice.
Eligible physicians are invited to apply for a Simulation Instructor position. Simulation Instructors will be provided with the opportunity to participate in and facilitate simulation based training events throughout the academic year.
As a Simulation Instructor, physicians will be working alongside our Simulation Curriculum Directors, and our Block, Clerkship, Theme, and Course Directors to develop, review, and organize simulation scenarios used to train and educate our medical students. Simulation Instructors will participate in simulation scenarios and coordinate facilitated debriefing sessions following each scenario to enhance our medical student education. Our Simulation Instructors will also work closely with our simulation team to help coordinate simulation based educational activities, in addition to assisting with the recruitment and training of faculty volunteers participating in our simulation program.
Simulation Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.
Simulation Instructors are strongly encouraged to participate in Student Interest Group Simulation Activities that occur throughout the academic year and to participate and attend curricular events and committee meetings as they arise.
Physical Demands:
Hear and listen attentively in a simulated environment where there are multiple auditory, visual, tactile, and verbal cues that require prompt responses.
Vision capabilities required for this position include: close vision and ability to work on computers. Simulation Instructors must be able to see and interpret computer screens, patient monitors, and read the labels on medications and clinical equipment.
Simulation Instructors may be required to stand or sit and facilitate a simulation scenario for up to 5 hours at a time.
In certain simulation events, physicians will be required to perform procedures and participate in clinical maneuvers on mannequins and task trainers.
Simulation Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.