Simulation in Graduate Medical Education: Understanding Uses and Maximizing Benefits

Abstract

Simulation has been shown to enhance resident learning and standardize clinical assessments, but it can be costly. The challenge for program directors is to better understand the existing types of simulation and their uses to help determine when this methodology offers substantial learning and/or patient safety benefits that warrant the added costs. This Rip Out provides program directors with key simulation terms, concepts, and considerations to guide appropriate and cost-effective use of simulation to augment their curriculum and learning opportunities.