Center for Immersive and Simulation-Based Learning (CISL) - Stanford University School of Medicine

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	Real Training from Simulated Experiences The CISL Organization: The Stanford University School of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals are home to world pioneers of techniques, technologies and applications for immersive and simulation-based learning (ISL). Stanford currently has four internationally recognized simulation groups... More » Watch a video of simulation in action… What is ISL? “Simulation” is a set of techniques – not a technology per se – to replace or amplify real experiences with planned experiences, often immersive in nature, that evoke or replicate substantial aspects of the real world in a fully interactive fashion. “Immersive” conveys the sense that participants have of being immersed in a task or setting as they would if it were the real world. More » ISL at Stanford: The Stanford School of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals (collectively termed SUMC) are home to world pioneers of techniques, technologies and applications for immersive and simulation-based learning (ISL). More » Research: CISL and its components carry out research projects about simulation, it's development and use, and research using simulation as a tool to study performance, human factors, and patient care protocols or procedures. More » Get Involved: Experience simulation for yourself, attend CISL events, help CISL grow, or learn about job and volunteer opportunities. More »
CISL EVENTS SAVE THE DATE/CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: CISL 4TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM - 12/14/09 (click here to download info) REMINDER: REGISTER FOR 2010 INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE (IMSH) SiME SEMINAR SERIES (keep checking for upcoming lectures...) CALENDAR » ACTIVITIES » NEWS The Center for Immersive and Simulation-based Learning welcomed Congresswoman Jackie Speier and her team to experience simulation at the Goodman Simulation Center at Stanford. Welcoming the Congresswoman was Dean Pizzo and Associate Dean Gaba (click on image to enlarge). Stanford's Life Flight helicopter rescue team readies to expect the unexpected: Twice a year, the nurses who are part of Stanford Hospital's Life Flight helicopter rescue team practice in the Goodman Simulation Center for a variety of simulation activities. AWARDS The Center for Immersive and Simulation-based Learning congratulate Kay Daniels, Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Steve Lipman, Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesia on receiving The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Outstanding and Innovative Contributions to Medical Education for their work in OB Simulation. MORE CISL NEWS »