YES!: Beyond the Manikin: Next-Gen Simulation-Based Education, AI, and the Future of Clinical Pedagogy with Christine Rodriguez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MDiv, MA, FNYAM, FAAN, Associate Dean of Nursing Impact, Yale School of Nursing

Simulation-Based Education (SBE) is far more than talking manikins and high-tech equipment. It is a century-long tradition of advancing patient safety through pedagogical innovation. Tracing the historical underpinnings of SBE, from the 1911 “Mrs. Chase” manikin to today’s adaptive AI-driven tools, this session explores the educational theory powering simulation. We will examine how to leverage modern simulation design, dynamic debriefing techniques, and AI-driven tools to transform clinical teaching and elevate learning across various educational modalities.

Associated Clinician Educator Milestone:

• ETP 1 – Educational Theory and Practice 1: Teaching and Facilitating Learning