MedStar Simulation Training & Education Lab (SiTEL) designs and delivers online education, experiential learning and performance support tools for all roles across the MedStar Health system.
Our core areas of expertise:
Clinical Simulation Services operates simulation centers in Washington and Baltimore and a mobile simulation lab. We also provide in situ simulation services throughout the system, and operate a large American Health Association certification program in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardio Life Support and Basic Life Support training.
Learning Research & Design creates original learning content using a blend of video production, graphic arts and animation, serious game development and instructional design.
Learning Technologies develops and maintains systems and tools that power learning at MedStar.
Clinical Education is composed of clinical educators who contribute domain expertise to MedStar SiTEL education content.
Outreach Services connects faculty, nurse educators, administrators and other key educational stakeholders to MedStar SiTEL resources.
Continuing Professional Education develops and certifies credentialed education opportunities that are designed by and for the healthcare team.
MedStar SiTEL is part of the MedStar Institute for Innovation (MI2), whose mission is to catalyze and create innovation that advances healthcare. We work closely with our academic partners, including the MedStar Health Research Institute, the National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, the Georgetown University School of Medicine and School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the MedStar Health Office of Graduate Medical Education.
MedStar Simulation Training & Education Lab Advisory Committee
We partner with distinguished colleagues and industry leaders to promote simulation-based training and provide safer environments for patients at MedStar Health hospitals. These include:
| Jack Sava, MD, FACS Director of Trauma Associate Program Director of General Surgery |
Jeffrey Dubin, MD, MBA Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine Vice Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine |
| Tamika Auguste, MD Director of OB/GYN Simulation Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Burton Lee, MD, FCCP Fellowship Program Director Assistant Professor of Medicine |
| Sangeeta Wood, MD Director of the Simulation Program MedStar Simulation Training & Education Lab |
Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, FACS Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery |
Accreditation
MedStar SiTEL is accredited by a number of organizations. Read more here.
