GOALS

• Prepare combat medics for the extreme stress and unpredictable nature of battlefield injuries through immersive and realistic simulation training
• Familiarize medics with the latest medical technologies and procedures used in combat casualty care
• Reduce preventable deaths and improve survival rates of wounded soldiers through effective pre-deployment training.

Frustrations

• Limited access to realistic training environments that accurately simulate battlefield conditions
• Difficulty in replicating the psychological and emotional stress experienced by medics in real combat situations
• Shortage of experienced instructors who possess both medical expertise and combat experience.

GOALS

• Enhance the training curriculum for OB/GYN residents by incorporating high-fidelity simulation to improve their surgical skills and patient management
• Reduce the risk of medical errors and adverse outcomes during labor and delivery through deliberate practice in a safe and controlled environment
• Prepare residents for rare and complex obstetric emergencies through simulation scenarios that require critical thinking and rapid decision-making.

Frustrations

• Resistance from some faculty members who are hesitant to embrace simulation-based training methods
• High cost of acquiring and maintaining advanced simulators and related equipment
• Difficulty in finding time within an already packed residency schedule to incorporate simulation training sessions.