IPSS: The Podcast
Welcome to IPSS: The Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of pediatric simulation in healthcare. Brought to you by the International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS), this podcast is dedicated to exploring the latest advancements, best practices, and research in pediatric simulation. Each episode features expert interviews, case studies, and discussions on how simulation-based education is transforming pediatric care globally. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, or simply passionate about improving pediatric outcomes, this podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration to enhance your practice and knowledge. Join us on this journey to better healthcare for children through the power of simulation. To learn more about IPSS, visit our website at www.ipss.org.
Episodes
The Best of a Worst Case Scenario, A Pediatric Palliative Care Simulation Program for Emergency Departments with Hilary Woodward and Jessica Evins.
Jessica Evins is a Pediatric Emergency Nurse at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center and an adjunct nursing faculty at Columbia University School of Nursing. She is a strong advocate for interprofessional simulation-based t...
In this episode, Erin Carn-Bennett hosts and interviews Dr Erin Kritz and Anne Jeffers from Texas Children's Hospital share their innovative rapid response system, rapid response workshop simulation training approaches, and insights into improving pediatric resuscitation and safety culture.
Anne Jeffers is an Assistant Professor with Baylor College of Medicine and a pediatric acute care nurse practitioner in the pediatric ICU at T...
In this episode, we explore how innovative simulation tools like Emergo can revolutionize disaster response training for healthcare teams. Featuring insights from Audrey Morel, director of the CHUM Simulation Center, we discuss how gamified simulation enhances team coordination, communication, and decision-making during mass casualty incidents.
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Join us for the first episode in Urdu as Jabeen Fayyaz, IPSS President, interviews Dr. Saba Laila, an INSPIRE-IPSS fellow about simulation in Pakistan.
Bio - Dr.Saba Laila serves as the Head of Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan. She is also the Program Director of Foundation Program of Pediatric Medicine, which is a novel program in the country, introducing simu...
In this episode, Christine and Ingrid explore how extended reality, including virtual and augmented reality, can support caregiver training. Keith Widmeier and Amanda Manzi share their work developing an XR based training platform to reinforce emergency care skills for caregivers of children with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence.
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Bienvenidos al episodio inaugural del pódcast en español de la International Pediatric Simulation Society!
En esta conversación con el Dr. Eduardo Frias Mantilla, Julian Varas comparte cómo la simulación quirúrgica, la tecnología y la innovación están cambiando la forma en que se enseña y aprende en pediatría en América Latina.
Este episodio explora: - La importancia de la simulación y la tecnología en la formación pediátrica. - La...
In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora and Dr. Isabel Gross discuss the rapidly evolving role of AI in healthcare. Dr. Isabel Gross shares her journey from resident to chair of INSPIRE, her innovative projects with distance simulation, and insights into AI's transformative role in healthcare education.
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In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora interviews the Keynote speaker at IPSSW 2026 in Rome, Italy - Marientina Gotsis. The conversation explores the innovative intersection of media game design, healthcare, and humanism, highlighting how simulation and playful approaches can transform medical training, patient care, and emotional connection. Marientina Gotsis shares her extensive experience in applying media and game design to health c...
Explore how simulation and artificial intelligence are being leveraged to improve critical communication skills in healthcare, address gaps in training, and foster global accessibility.
In this episode Dr. Samreen Vora speaks with Dr. Lauren Rissman as she shares her journey from critical care to simulation-based communication training. They explore the impact of personal experiences on professional practice and educational innovat...
Dr. Samreen Vora interviews Penny Watts and Carmen Turkelson as they share their pathways into healthcare simulation, their leadership roles within INACSL, and the importance of standards of best practice. Discover how teamwork, mentorship, and global collaboration drive innovation and improve patient care through simulation.
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This episode is recorded live at the end of day 2 of the International Pediatric Simulation conference IPSSW 2026 Rome, Italy 4-7 May 2026.
Erin Carn-Bennett interviews first time IPSSW attendee Dr Eduardo Frias from Canada about his simulation story which began in Mexico as a trainee doctor. Eduardo speaks 4 languages and when he initially moved to Canada he applied for simulation technician roles due to his newfound passion for s...
In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora speaks with Dr. Peter Dieckmann who shares insights into the emotional impact of simulation trainings, the importance of facilitation, and the moral considerations inherent in designing and running simulations. We delve into how psychological safety, systemic biases, and diverse perspectives shape effective faculty development and simulation practices.
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In this episode, we explore how simulation-based education transforms pediatric psychosocial care, emphasizing emotional safety. Sarah Patterson shares her journey from child life specialist to integrating simulation into healthcare training, highlighting innovative strategies to reduce trauma and prevent emotional harm in children and families.
Key topics:
- The role and s...
In this episode Erin Carn-Bennett (RN, MSN) from Douglas Starship Simulation Program in Auckland, New Zealand interviews Dr Cristina Diaz-Navarro for IPSS the Podcast.
Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro is a Consultant Anaesthetist, the Academic Head for Perioperative Care at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
She is the Chair of the Simulation Advisory Group at the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Cristina is also an Honorary P...
In this episode, Dr Samreen Vora sits down with Dr Victoria Brazil to talk about her recently published article on Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) — what it is, why it matters, how it can help healthcare teams train more efficiently and effectively, and what the implications are for simulation education and patient-care systems. They explore the origins of VEMS, how it compares with traditional simulation methods, ...
Host: Erin Carn-Bennett, Simulation Nurse Educator, Douglas Starship Simulation Programme Guest: Jane Cichero, Simulation Nurse Educator, Sydney Children’s Hospital
Episode Overview In this episode, Erin is joined by Jane Cichero, a Simulation Nurse Educator at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Australia. Jane has been shaping paediatric nursing education at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Randwick since 1995. With...
In this episode of IPSS: The Podcast, Dr. Elaine Ng interviews Dr. Lennox Huang at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Huang is a staff physician in the Pediatric Critical Care Unit and the Chief Medical Officer and Vice-President for Medical and Academic Affairs. From his unique position as a clinician, educator and healthcare administrator, he shares his experiences in simulation through the years, and suggesti...
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Devin Singh, an emergency physician at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and a leading expert in technical artificial intelligence. Dr. Singh, one of Canada's first physicians to specialize in AI, holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and is a co-founder and CEO of HeroAI. This episode delves into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, ...
In this episode, Dr. Elaine Ng interviews Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Paediatric Consultant at Aster RV and Aster Women & Children Hospital in Bangalore, India. Dr. Sujatha is a founding member, secretary and treasurer of PediSTARS India (Pediatric Simulation and Training Research Society) which was founded in 2013. Listen in as she reflects on the early days of PediSTARS and shares her insights in making simulation-based educatio...
Collaboration of Human Factors Engineers and Simulation Specialists
Overview
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the collaboration between Human Factors engineers and simulation specialists, focusing on their pivotal roles in healthcare. We explore how these disciplines intersect to improve patient safety and enhance healthcare systems.
Key Topics Discussed
- Role of Simulation and Human Factors in Healthcare
- How si...
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