• Geetha’s Sim Journey Begins at GOSH:
  • Geetha shares how her simulation story began at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), when an F1 team collaborated with the ICU team to refine handoff processes and improve team performance—alongside Allan Goldman.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-P1fuyccr4&t=484s

• Founding of PediSTARS:
  • Established in August 2013 in India, PediSTARS (Pediatric Simulation Training and Research Society) has become one of the largest organizations dedicated to pediatric simulation-based training and research across India.
• SIMULUS 10 – Conference “Simulus 10”
  • The upcoming SIMULUS 10 will be held October 4–7, 2025, in the scenic foothills of the Himalayas at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Dehradun, in collaboration with AIIMS Rishikesh .
  • More details and registration info via PediSTARS “Register Now” link https://pedistarsindia.com/event-page/
• PediSTARS Membership:
  • Offers membership for professionals including paediatricians, nurses, allied health professionals, simulation educators, researchers, technicians, and students .
  • Membership tier pricing (non-India/LMIC, etc.) is available on the site—doctor and nurse categories with respective fees, plus benefits like access to webinars, membership groups, invites to events, and leadership opportunities .
  • Join here: https://pedistarsindia.com/
• International Collaborations:
  • PediSTARS is affiliated with prominent bodies like the International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS), Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), and the INSPIRE network, and has strong collaboration with the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme (Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland) for faculty development and simulation innovation https://ipss.org/home
  • https://inspiresim.org/
  • https://www.starship.org.nz/health-professionals/douglas-starship-simulation-programme/
• “Stop the Bleed” / Active Bleeding Control (ABC Guru):
  • Geetha discusses Stop The Bleed program—an Active Bleeding Control initiative aimed at teaching bleeding control to high school students, communities and far beyond as part of the global Stop the Bleed movement.
  • https://www.indianpediatrics.net/june2023/443.pdf

In this episode Alison, Erin and Marie are joined by David Shablak and William Belk from the Sim Geeks Podcast to delve into their simulation journeys and what makes their story stand out. We explore why failure, fidelity, moulage, and psychological safety are central to their philosophy and how it all began.

• David and Will's simulation stories
• Origins and evolution of the Sim Geeks Podcast
• Moulage techniques and discussion
• Simulation fidelity: what truly matters
• The essential role of pre‑briefs for effective simulation
• The gift of failure in creating real learning environments

• Sim Geeks Podcast: https://www.simgeekspodcast.com
• Simulation Tek (their moulage & sim resource): https://www.simulationtek.com
• This Old Manikin (YouTube channel for mannkin tips): Simulation Tek YouTube

Episode Overview

In this episode of SimNurseNZ, we sit down with Dr. David Rodgers, Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center at Indiana University’s Regional Academic Health Center. With over 30 years in simulation-based education, Dr. Rodgers shares his insights into the role of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, in healthcare simulation. We explore how AI is transforming medical training, its benefits and challenges, and what the future holds for integrating AI into healthcare education.

Key Highlights

• AI in Healthcare Simulation – Dr. Rodgers discusses the evolution of AI in medical training and its growing impact on clinical education.
• ChatGPT in Simulation – Exploring how AI tools can enhance simulation-based learning, from scenario generation to real-time feedback. A demo of a synthetic AI patient is shown live on the show!
• Opportunities & Challenges – A deep dive into the benefits of AI-driven simulation, ethical considerations, and potential risks.
• Future of AI in Healthcare Education – Dr. Rodgers shares his vision for AI's role in improving patient outcomes and healthcare training.

About Dr. David Rodgers

• Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center at Indiana University, Bloomington.
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the IU School of Medicine.
• Nationally registered paramedic with 35+ years of experience.
• Leader in simulation-based learning, having developed and managed major simulation programs.
• Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (FSSH) and the American Heart Association.
• Editor for Simulation in Healthcare and Simulation & Gaming, two leading journals in medical simulation.
• Published 35+ peer-reviewed papers on healthcare simulation and education.

Tune in to hear Dr. Rodgers' expert take on AI’s role in shaping the future of healthcare simulation!