OxSTaR Faculty development for Simulation Delivery

Join us for this novel course hosted by OxSTaR, for an introduction to the skills required to deliver simulation based healthcare education. The course is directed towards healthcare professionals with an interest in simulation but no previous experience is required.

Monday 16th June 2025

OxSTAR, John Radcliffe Hospital

0800-17:00

£200 (+VAT) per person (all catering provided)

5 places available

: OxSTaR | University of Oxford (oxforduniversitystores.co.uk)

Why this course: Are you looking at starting to build the skill set required to deliver simulation to healthcare professionals? This course will introduce you to the importance of debriefing, including giving you the opportunity to practice, and understanding of the roles required to deliver simulation. No experience is required but completion of the e-learning for health modules in simulation prior to the course is essential. This course is part of a wider programme that will also include mentorship opportunities post course.

Course Outline: Full day of Lectures and hands on workshops:

• Principles of simulation and roles required to deliver
• Why do we pre-brief?
• Practical debriefing
• Designing a simulation scenario

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MEPA - Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia

MEPA aims to give all anaesthetic ST3 trainees and above in the UK the opportunity to develop management strategies for emergencies in paediatric anaesthesia using high-fidelity simulation.

Thursday 24th April 2025

£180

 

MEPA - Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia | University of Oxford

Course Description

This is a national paediatric simulation course that will help anaesthetic trainees develop a management strategy when faced with emergency situations in paediatric anaesthesia. The course will provide an introduction to crisis resource management in paediatric anaesthesia and translate the knowledge into practice through simulation scenarios.

The course discusses the current practice in paediatric anaesthesia and through participation in the simulation clinical scenarios will challenge both technical and clinical management.  Each scenario is followed by a debriefing session reflecting on the team’s performance in the scenario.

There is no formal assessment on the course.  Certification of course completion can be used to demonstrate to educational supervisors that the candidate has practiced the management strategies for paediatric emergencies.

This one-day course will provide:

• both practical and theoretical training using OxSTaR facilities
•  management strategies which are evidenced-based and agreed nationally
• detailed scenario feedback and discussion in a supportive and constructive manner
• a keen and dynamic faculty including experienced paediatric anaesthetic consultants and previous MEPA candidates to help candidates achieve their maximum potential

Suitable for:

All anaesthetic trainees

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2025 SimNet Conference

where healthcare professionals, educators, and simulation experts come together to explore the future of simulation-based education and patient safety.

📅 Date: 30th May 2025
📍 Location: Oxford Brookes University’s Simulation Centre on the Marston Road Campus
🕘 Time: 0900 – 1700

4.5 CPD points awarded

This year’s conference will feature:
✅ Keynote sessions from experts in simulation and patient safety
✅ Interactive workshops on faculty development, moulage, surgical technical skills training, mental health, VR and primary care
✅ Presentations from simulation fellows from across the region on their ground-breaking projects
✅ Opportunities to connect with industry partners and fellow professionals

 

Outlined Program:

Time	Activity
08:00-09:00	Welcome and Registration (including coffee and pastries)
09:00-09:45	Keynote 1: A Career in Simulation and a Vision for the Future Andy Buttery, Canterbury Christchurch University
10:00-12:00	Workshops
12:00-13:30	Lunch, networking, and an opportunity to test your skills in the Escape Room
13:30-15:30	Workshops
15:40-16:40	Interactive Expert Panel – Key Issues in Simulation and Patient Safety for Our Region
16:40-17:00	Prize giving and Closing Remarks

Call for posters information below!

Whether you're looking to gain insights, share ideas, or expand your role in simulation-based education, this event is designed to inspire and empower you.

Tickets are limited so please do book early!

🔗 Register here

If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 SimNet Conference!

Call for posters and abstracts for the 4th annual SouthEast SimNet Conference May 30th 2025

 

We are keen to showcase simulation-based education and research from across the SouthEast region at our 4th annual conference.

 

Call for Posters 

We invite anyone who has presented a poster at a conference or meeting in the last 18 months to submit their work for display at the SimNet conference at Oxford Brookes University.

To submit your poster please email Graham - [email protected]

In the subject line please use the title - Poster Conference (Name) and Conference (Date)

Then please attach your poster as a PDF file.

If anyone has brand new work they wish to present, you can also submit a poster

In the subject line please use the title - New Poster

Then please attach your poster as a PDF file.

 

All posters will be displayed at the SimNet conference.  All posters will be judged by the conference committee and (for the first time!) all conference participants will be able to vote for their favourite poster. Winners will be announced on the day.

NB. All rights and intellectual property remain with the poster author.  By submitting a poster you consent to it being displayed online for conference delegates to view and vote.

 

Call for Abstracts 

 

We will also be putting together a conference booklet which will contain abstracts for all the posters we display so please attach your original abstract. If your abstract was accepted for a presentation and not a poster at a conference, you are also welcome to submit your abstract to be included in this booklet.

To submit your abstract, please email [email protected]

In the subject line please use the title - Abstract for conference booklet

Then please attach a PDF or word document on your abstract.

NB - please make sure that you include:

The conference title, location and year it was presented.

All author names and affiliations and main author contact email address

Please also include a headshot picture (optional) that we will include in the booklet. 

 

The booklet will be emailed to all conference participants and regional emails after the conference. 

 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR POSTER SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 31st 2025.

For a reminder of previous conferences, images and for alternative booking please visit HERE