Simulation as a Career Path

During the third year of my emergency medicine residency, I began to consider a career in academic medicine. I considered several fellowships, including Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, and Critical Care. When I took a step back, and considered what I truly love; I love the look on a learner’s face when something clicks. I also feel very passionate about patient safety and I appreciate how simulation allows the safe practice of procedures and critical situations with no potential patient harm. I was also very fortunate to have several simulation mentors that inspired and guided me on my path towards becoming a simulation educator.