F4 - Keeping the Ship Afloat Amongst the Leaks: The Deans, Directors, & Program Managers SIG Addresses Common Challenges

Abstract : This panel presentation will include seasoned laboratory/simulation center administrators who will provide valuable insights into operational and administrative challenges faced when overseeing dedicated simulation spaces in both the practice and academic settings. Topics will cover answers to pre-submitted questions, how to overcome inherited space barriers and SIG membership benefits. The panel will address thoughts and possible solutions to pre-submitted questions as well as tackle thoughts on a standout topic of discussion from this year's SIG conversations. In addition, discussion about the importance of joining the Deans, Directors, and Managers SIG and the benefits of the SIG will be discussed in detail. Audience members will actively contribute by providing pre-submitted questions and feedback of discussed topics/challenges.

This presentation is intended for both current and aspiring laboratory/simulation center leaders in clinical and/or academic settings. It aims to equip these professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of overseeing a laboratory/simulation center effectively. The session will be guided by the pre-submitted questions, as well as discussion of topics around barriers to inherited simulation spaces and SIG membership benefits. It is possible to have a quality lab/center programming even with resource constraints.

The dynamic nature of simulation education demands flexibility and creative thinking. Overseeing centers is often a learn-as-you-go process. This presentation features a panel of laboratory/simulation center leaders discussing lessons learned and how being a SIG member has informed their work as simulation leaders while addressing the questions related to common challenges from the audience members.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: This panel presentation is intended for both current and aspiring laboratory/simulation center leaders in clinical and/or academic settings. It aims to equip these professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of overseeing a laboratory/simulation center effectively. Topics will cover answers to pre-submitted questions, how to overcome inherited space barriers and SIG membership benefits.


A primary goal of this panel presentation is to have our panel of seasoned laboratory/simulation center administrators share their valuable insights and answer YOUR questions about the operational and administrative challenges you face when overseeing dedicated simulation spaces in both the practice and academic settings. Therefore, please share your questions for the panel here: