Director, Simulation Based Education and Research & Interprofessional Continuing Education (SBERI)
Dartmouth Health
Mint Vernon, NH, United States
Matthew D. Charnetski, MSMS, NRP, CHSE, CHSOS, FSSH is an internationally recognized leader in healthcare simulation and an advocate for interprofessional, culturally responsive education. He currently serves as Director of Simulation-Based Education and Research & Interprofessional Continuing Education at Dartmouth Health and Director of Simulation and Experiential Learning at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
Matthew’s simulation journey spans continents and cultures—from developing a national simulation center in Kazakhstan to leading transformative simulation programs across the U.S. His expertise includes simulation operations, program development, curricular integration, interprofessional education, and research. His doctoral research at Maastricht University explores how culture and context influence the design and transfer of simulation curricula—a testament to his global and inclusive perspective.
As a Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Academy and a multi-term SSH Board Member, Matthew has been part of critical initiatives including the Global Consensus Statement on Simulation and the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice. He has served as a site accreditation reviewer, certification test item writer, and chair or member of multiple committees within SSH, INACSL, and SimGHOSTS, where his leadership has shaped simulation practices worldwide.
Matthew has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and regularly delivers presentations and workshops on topics ranging from simulation operations to equity and inclusion. His work in simulation-based research and education has earned him roles as a subject matter expert for industry partners and adjunct faculty at institutions including the MGH Institute of Health Professions and The Debriefing Academy.
At his core, Matthew is a builder—of programs, people, and policies. Whether designing new simulation spaces or mentoring early-career professionals, his leadership is defined by vision, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to excellence in healthcare education.
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