SimGeeks Podcast

Jan 31 2025 52 ep. 33 mins 19
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Our goal is to address all things simulation in a relaxed and entertaining format. Come along with us as we grow SimGeeks into your favorite place to discover new simulation topics and make new friends. William Belk is an educator from the HEMS world. David Shablak, NRP, CHSOS-A has been a ”Sim Tech” for over 10 years in an EM residency and has a strange and varied background.

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Episode 50! The Power of Roleplaying Games (RPGs) in Professional Development

Jan 31 2025 35 mins  
In this episode of the SimGeeks podcast, hosts William Belk and David Shablak, along with guests Matt Charnetski and Phil Wortham, explore the intersection of role playing games (RPGs) and professional development. They discuss how RPGs can foster empathy, improve team dynamics, and break down hierarchical barriers in the workplace. The conversation highlights the flexibility of RP

Ep 49: Making the Most of What You Have – Low-Resource Simulations

Jan 08 2025 27 mins  
In this episode of the SimGeeks Podcast, we explore the power of creativity and simplicity in simulation education. Not every scenario requires high-tech manikins or a full arsenal of resources to deliver impactful learning. Join us as we discuss how tabletop gaming, gamification, and low-resource simulation can be the best choice to achieve learning objectives, especially when fac

Ep 48 Debriefing W/ Adam & Vince of The Debriefing Academy

Aug 02 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of the SimGeeks Podcast, we dive deep into the essentials of debriefing in healthcare simulation with special guests Adam Cheng and Vince Grant from The Debriefing Academy. Join us as we explore the foundational principles and best practices that make debriefing a critical component of effective simulation training. Adam and Vince share their expert insights on how

Ep 47 #IMSH2024 - Accreditation Council W/ JJ & Heather

Apr 12 2024 19 mins  
Another episode recorded live on the show floor of #IMSH2024 This time we sat down with SSH's Accreditation Council to talk about why getting your site accredited, is so important and why it shouldn't be that scary. We had Jack "JJ" Jaeger, and Heather Noland on and give us the low down. So if you have ever been curious, or just thought it was too hard and you wouldn't be able to m

Ep 46 #IMSH2024 - Looking to a Brightfuture w/ Jeff Evans of CAE

Apr 05 2024 11 mins  
Another important episode from the PRESSBOX of #IMSH2024 This time we invited Jeff Evans, the president of CAE Healthcare to chat with us about the future of CAE and what direction it is taking. As you might not have heard, CAE recently was purchased by another company. What does that mean for the future? How are things going to change? What's in a name? You will have to sit back

Ep 45 - #IMSH2024 Video Debriefing w/ Mike Anzalone

Mar 29 2024 23 mins  
The next episode up is when we invited Mike Anzalone, who is the Sales Director for Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS), who offer the VALT system of video recording. We sit down and talk about the importance of video debriefing and some of the considerations when looking for a new system. We recorded this LIVE from the show floor at IMSH2024. So sit back a take a listen and if you w

Ep 44 IMSH24 - Certification Board W/ John & Rachel

Mar 22 2024 18 mins  
We are back in the PressBox at IMSH2024 and kick off by inviting Dr. John Alex & Rachel Araujo in as our first guests! THERE IS A NEW VERSION OF THE TESTS!!! RUN!! HIDE!! As Rachel says, nope, not even a little bit. Take a listen, and they will tell you about the changes, why you should NOT be scared of the new version, and why it is so important to get out there and get certi

Ep 43 From Traditional to Digital Arts w/ Christian Hanson

Feb 09 2024 47 mins  
Christian Hanson is your "typical monster kid". He grew up wanting to make monsters, and he did for years. With Clay under his fingertips and foam latex cooking in the oven. Now he works for the Mayo clinics "Anatomic Modeling Unit (AMU). as a digital artist. He still uses traditional skills daily, but he has taken that foundation to new heights, and he wants you to as well. So tak

Ep.42 A.I. in Healthcare Simulation w/ Jeff Adams

Feb 02 2024 54 mins  
Well, this episode is a great one! Something seems to come up almost every day. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). Is it here to take over the world? Is it the next Skynet? Is it a fab and will go the way of the furby? Well this episode, we bring on Jeff Adams to talk about it, and he has gone DEEP with A.I. and thinks you should too, but with caution and intelligence. I will tell you

Ep 41:Beau Christian Part 2- Rebuilding After the Disaster

Jan 26 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Beau Christian to continue to talk about the disaster that happened to his nursing school. If you didn't catch it, go back and listen. No, actually, you will want to watch this one on the YouTube channel. This time, Beau talks about his experience with the rebuild. The good, the bad and the overlooked. So kick back and hear the "Rest of the Sto