Our mission is innovating traditional educational techniques toward the highest possible learning outcomes through the study of effectiveness of experiential teaching methods. 

We lead simulationists on how to best conduct healthcare simulation research and our research informs simulationists on the most effective educational approaches.
 

The Center generates novel insights around simulators and academic experiential teaching methods, while also offering valuable guidelines for optimizing simulation practices. This Center delves into the fundamental principles of learning, studying the cognitive neuroscience and biometric findings that occur when using widely accepted teaching and learning methodologies. 

Interested IHP Students and MGB Faculty may apply to join research activities at the Center and will learn how to develop, conduct, analyze, and publish simulation research in action. 

Our Center houses the Research on Experiential-Based Education and Learning Lab (REBEL), which specializes in three research areas:

  1. Examining Healthcare Simulation Modalities and Methods
  2. Healthcare Distance Simulation
  3. Cognitive Neuroscience of Feedback Methods
  4. AI Using Healthcare Simulation for Assessment

REBEL will have post-doctoral fellowships, research scholar opportunities, as well as seed grants beginning in 2025.
 

Healthcare Simulation Research Course

This is a 4-month course guiding the participant from conception of healthcare simulation research to a publication submission. This immersive program is tailored for aspiring researchers, novice researchers, simulation educators, healthcare professionals, and experienced simulation researchers interested in the intricacies of simulation-based research, different research methods, research tips from experts, and publication success.

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Do you have a research project? Our team of simulation research experts can guide you in your healthcare simulation research project.


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Faculty & Staff

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Adjunct Associate Professor Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation Research

Cynthia Mosher, PhD

Assistant Professor Health Professions Education

Janice C. Palaganas, PhD, RN, NP, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, FSSH

Founding Director, Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation Research Principal Investigator, REBEL Lab Professor, Health Professions Education

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Associate Director Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation Research

Matthew Charnetski, MSMS, NRP, CHSE, CHSOS

Term Lecturer Adjunct Instructor Health Professions Education

Nicole Danaher-Garcia, PhD

Assistant Professor Health Professions Education Healthcare Data Analytics

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Program Manager Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation Research

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Reference Librarian for Instruction Library

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Adjunct Professor Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation Research