IPSS: The Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora interviews the Keynote speaker at IPSSW 2026 in Rome, Italy - Marientina Gotsis. The conversation explores the innovative intersection of media game design, healthcare, and humanism, highlighting how simulation and playful approaches can transform medical training, patient care, and emotional connection. Marientina Gotsis shares her extensive experience in applying media and game design to health c...

Explore how simulation and artificial intelligence are being leveraged to improve critical communication skills in healthcare, address gaps in training, and foster global accessibility.

In this episode Dr. Samreen Vora speaks with Dr. Lauren Rissman as she shares her journey from critical care to simulation-based communication training. They explore the impact of personal experiences on professional practice and educational innovat...

Dr. Samreen Vora interviews Penny Watts and Carmen Turkelson as they share their pathways into healthcare simulation, their leadership roles within INACSL, and the importance of standards of best practice. Discover how teamwork, mentorship, and global collaboration drive innovation and improve patient care through simulation.

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This episode is recorded live at the end of day 2 of the International Pediatric Simulation conference IPSSW 2026 Rome, Italy 4-7 May 2026.

Erin Carn-Bennett interviews first time IPSSW attendee Dr Eduardo Frias from Canada about his simulation story which began in Mexico as a trainee doctor. Eduardo speaks 4 languages and when he initially moved to Canada he applied for simulation technician roles due to his newfound passion for s...

In this episode, Dr. Samreen Vora speaks with Dr. Peter Dieckmann who shares insights into the emotional impact of simulation trainings, the importance of facilitation, and the moral considerations inherent in designing and running simulations. We delve into how psychological safety, systemic biases, and diverse perspectives shape effective faculty development and simulation practices. 

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In this episode, we explore how simulation-based education transforms pediatric psychosocial care, emphasizing emotional safety. Sarah Patterson shares her journey from child life specialist to integrating simulation into healthcare training, highlighting innovative strategies to reduce trauma and prevent emotional harm in children and families.

Key topics:

• The role and s...

In this episode Erin Carn-Bennett (RN, MSN) from Douglas Starship Simulation Program in Auckland, New Zealand interviews Dr Cristina Diaz-Navarro for IPSS the Podcast.

Professor Cristina Diaz-Navarro is a Consultant Anaesthetist, the Academic Head for Perioperative Care at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

She is the Chair of the Simulation Advisory Group at the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Cristina is also an Honorary P...

In this episode, Dr Samreen Vora sits down with Dr Victoria Brazil to talk about her recently published article on Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) — what it is, why it matters, how it can help healthcare teams train more efficiently and effectively, and what the implications are for simulation education and patient-care systems. They explore the origins of VEMS, how it compares with traditional simulation methods, ...

Host: Erin Carn-Bennett, Simulation Nurse Educator, Douglas Starship Simulation Programme Guest: Jane Cichero, Simulation Nurse Educator, Sydney Children’s Hospital

Episode Overview In this episode, Erin is joined by Jane Cichero, a Simulation Nurse Educator at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Australia. Jane has been shaping paediatric nursing education at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Randwick since 1995. With...

In this episode of IPSS: The Podcast, Dr. Elaine Ng interviews Dr. Lennox Huang at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Huang is a staff physician in the Pediatric Critical Care Unit and the Chief Medical Officer and Vice-President for Medical and Academic Affairs. From his unique position as a clinician, educator and healthcare administrator, he shares his experiences in simulation through the years, and suggesti...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Devin Singh, an emergency physician at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and a leading expert in technical artificial intelligence. Dr. Singh, one of Canada's first physicians to specialize in AI, holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and is a co-founder and CEO of HeroAI. This episode delves into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, ...

In this episode, Dr. Elaine Ng interviews Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Paediatric Consultant at Aster RV and Aster Women & Children Hospital in Bangalore, India. Dr. Sujatha is a founding member, secretary and treasurer of PediSTARS India (Pediatric Simulation and Training Research Society) which was founded in 2013. Listen in as she reflects on the early days of PediSTARS and shares her insights in making simulation-based educatio...

Collaboration of Human Factors Engineers and Simulation Specialists

Overview

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the collaboration between Human Factors engineers and simulation specialists, focusing on their pivotal roles in healthcare. We explore how these disciplines intersect to improve patient safety and enhance healthcare systems.

Key Topics Discussed

• Role of Simulation and Human Factors in Healthcare
  • How si...

In this episode of IPSS: The Podcast, Dr Samreen Vora from Shifting Frames Consulting and Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation interviews Dr. Vinay Nadkarni from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) about how far healthcare simulation has come over the last 20 years. Dr. Nadkarni shares his experiences in simulation through the years, his appreciation for IPSS, and a sneak peak into upcoming work with the World Health ...

In this episode, hear the key takeaways from Dr. Jennifer Arnold’s keynote address at IPSSW 2024 titled “Enhancing Patient and Family Centered Care Through Simulation”.   Dr. Arnold is the Executive Program Director of the Immersive Design Simulation Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Arnold is a Neonatologist and global simulation leader. She has built multiple pediatric simulation programs and...

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz who shared her insights on cultural sensitivity in simulation. As Associate Chair of the IPSS-INSPIRE Pediatric Simulation Fellowship, she will also provide some answers to FAQs on the fellowship.

Dr. Fayyaz is a staff pediatric emergency medicine physician and medical director of the SimKids program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. 

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In this episode of IPSS the Podcast, Erin Carn-Bennett from the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme in Auckland, New Zealand interviews Dr. Nichola Concannon from Sydney Children’s Hospital, Australia about the importance of psychological safety in healthcare simulation. Nichola shares her personal experiences and key learnings on how to create a safe learning environment where healthcare professionals can engage in simulat...

In this episode, hear the key takeaways from Dr. Kevin Ching’s keynote address at IPSSW 2024 titled “Leave Your Title at the Door: Leveraging Experiential Learning in Interprofessional Simulation”.  

Dr. Ching is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College, as well as the Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine New York-Presbyterian Simulation Cente...

In this episode, meet the current President of IPSS, Brittany Dahlen, and the President Elect, Dr. Rana Sharara-Chami as they share about their path to become leaders of the International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS). They discuss what the future holds for the society and how you can get involved.  

Brittany Dahlen is the Co-Founder & President of Shifting Frames Consulting. She is a critical care nurse and educatio...