2022
All clinical stressors are not created equal: Differential task stress in a simulated clinical environment
Joseph M, Ray JM, Chang J, Cramer LD, Bonz JW, Yang TJ, Wong AH, Auerbach MA, Evans LV. All clinical stressors are not created equal: Differential task stress in a simulated clinical environment. AEM Education And Training 2022, 6: e10726. PMID: 35368506, PMCID: PMC8923648, DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10726.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEM residentsEmergency medicineHeart rate variabilitySimulation-based medical educationSimulated patient encountersSimulated clinical environmentInterpersonal challengesClinical stressorsPatient encountersSimulated encountersIncreased distressEmergency departmentMedical educationMedical difficultiesMeasuring heart rate variabilityClinical environmentControlled trialsRate variabilityResponses of participantsState QuestionnaireStatistically significant differenceSmart shirtResidentsDistressParticipants
2021
Virtual Telesimulation for Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ray JM, Wong AH, Yang TJ, Buck S, Joseph M, Bonz JW, Auerbach MA, Couturier K, Tomassoni AJ, Schwartz ML, Evans LV. Virtual Telesimulation for Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Academic Medicine 2021, 96: 1431-1435. PMID: 33883398, PMCID: PMC8475640, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical studentsVideoconferencing platformUndergraduate medical educationImmersive educational experienceClinical skill developmentSimulation-based learningMedical student curriculumLearning experienceEducational experienceStudent curriculumClerkship rotationEducational modalitiesContent areasMedical educationMedical schoolsSkill developmentFacilitator interactionsStudentsOnline webinarsPatient actorsStudent volunteersCOVID-19 pandemicSimilar programsChat functionSchoolsTips for Conducting Telesimulation-Based Medical Education
Thomas A, Burns R, Sanseau E, Auerbach M. Tips for Conducting Telesimulation-Based Medical Education. Cureus 2021, 13: e12479. PMID: 33552792, PMCID: PMC7854311, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12479.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-fidelity patient simulatorMedical educationSimulation-based medical educationMedical education programsVideo conferencing platformPerson simulationPerson educationEducation programsConferencing platformImmediate feedbackSimulation centerTelesimulationPatient simulatorMedical traineesLearnersEducationCommunication technologiesPractical suggestionsEducational sessionsNovel coronavirus pandemicCoronavirus pandemicComputer screenPhysical distancing guidelinesFacilitatorsSign display
2018
Gamification in Action
Rutledge C, Walsh CM, Swinger N, Auerbach M, Castro D, Dewan M, Khattab M, Rake A, Harwayne-Gidansky I, Raymond TT, Maa T, Chang TP. Gamification in Action. Academic Medicine 2018, 93: 1014-1020. PMID: 29465450, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000002183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGame design elementsBetter learning outcomesMedical education contextSelf-determination theoryEducation contextLearning outcomesMedical educationIntrinsic motivationTraditional teaching strategiesTypes of learnersLearners' intrinsic motivationPitfalls of gamificationImplementation of gamificationBasic psychological needsDesign elementsMillennial learnersTeaching strategiesLearner motivationCurricular designAdult learningLearner feelingsLearning objectivesGamificationDearth of researchEnhanced engagement
2017
Shoulder Dystocia and Neonatal Resuscitation: An Integrated Obstetrics and Neonatology Simulation Case for Medical Students
Alphonso A, Pathy S, Bruno C, Boeras C, Emerson B, Crabtree J, Johnston L, Desai V, Auerbach M. Shoulder Dystocia and Neonatal Resuscitation: An Integrated Obstetrics and Neonatology Simulation Case for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL 2017, 13: 10594. PMID: 30800796, PMCID: PMC6338204, DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedical studentsThird-year medical studentsThird-year curriculumHigh-technology simulationNeonatal resuscitation simulationPercent of studentsDecision-making skillsSimulation-based interventionSimulation-based training interventionClinical clerkshipsAverage overall ratingShoulder dystocia simulationObstetrics ClerkshipMedical educationPediatric simulationStudentsResuscitation simulationSafe spaceClinical contentClinical knowledgePediatric scenariosClerkshipTraining interventionOverall ratingInfant mannequin
2016
Simulation-Based Procedural Skills Training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Sagalowsky S, Wynter S, Auerbach M, Pusic M, Kessler D. Simulation-Based Procedural Skills Training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2016, 17: 169-178. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpem.2016.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric emergency medicineEmergency medicinePatient outcomesProvider confidenceCase rarityRare procedureProvider experiencePatient safetyProcedural skillsSimulation-based trainingAssessment toolMedical educationProcedural skills trainingSimulation-based medical educationSkills trainingProcedural trainingMedicine
2014
Use of Simulation-Based Education: A National Survey of Pediatric Clerkship Directors
Vukin E, Greenberg R, Auerbach M, Chang L, Scotten M, Tenney-Soeiro R, Trainor J, Dudas R. Use of Simulation-Based Education: A National Survey of Pediatric Clerkship Directors. Academic Pediatrics 2014, 14: 369-374. PMID: 24976349, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2014.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSimulation-based educationClerkship directorsMedical educationNorth American medical schoolsPercent of CDsFourth-year medical studentsMedical student educationPediatric clerkship directorsUndergraduate medical educationAmerican medical schoolsComputer Assisted LearningUse of simulationStudent educationMedical schoolsMedical studentsSBE programLiaison CommitteeEducationSurvey questionsProgramPediatric programsNational surveyLCMESchoolsStudents
2011
A Randomized Trial of Simulation-Based Deliberate Practice for Infant Lumbar Puncture Skills
Kessler DO, Auerbach M, Pusic M, Tunik MG, Foltin JC. A Randomized Trial of Simulation-Based Deliberate Practice for Infant Lumbar Puncture Skills. Simulation In Healthcare The Journal Of The Society For Simulation In Healthcare 2011, 6: 197-203. PMID: 21527870, DOI: 10.1097/sih.0b013e318216bfc1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSimulation-based trainingInfant lumbar punctureAudiovisual trainingDeliberate practice sessionsClinical examination performanceLumbar puncture skillsGraduate Medical EducationHigh-stakes environmentLumbar punctureApprenticeship modelMedical educationBrief quizExamination performanceSkill developmentDeliberate practiceAccreditation CouncilSkillsControl groupCurrent trainingPractice sessionsRandomized trialsSimulation trainingSafe environmentIntervention groupAV training