Debra Nestel is Professor of Simulation Education in Healthcare, Monash University, and Professor of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Australia. Debra was previously Editor-in-Chief (EIC), BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning (STEL), and founding EIC, Advances in Simulation. She is program lead for the Graduate Programs in Clinical Simulation (Monash University) and the Graduate Programs in Surgical Education (University of Melbourne). Debra leads a national faculty development program for simulation practitioners – NHET-Sim (www.nhet-sim.edu.au). In 2021, Debra received the award of Member of the Order of Australia for her service to healthcare simulation. She has received other national awards for her work in healthcare simulation and a Presidential Citation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Debra has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in health professions education, edited books on simulated patient methodology (2015), healthcare simulation (2017), surgical education (2019) and research methods for healthcare simulation (2019) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Debra_Nestel
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The LifeSaver Schools CPR Project, led by SHE Consulting, has been transforming training in Sri Lanka’s Monaragala District. By applying the principles of simulation education, the initiative trained medical officers, teachers, and students in lifesaving CPR techniques, culminating in an engaging competition to crown the top "LifeSaver" among students.
Alan Platt and Giuseppe Leontino will be joining the Standards and Accreditation committee in January, and Diego Olmo-Ferrer as Journal Liaison Lead supporting the ongoing development of ASPiHs affiliation with the journal and the associations direct membership benefits
The latest volume in the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation series by Springer, Geriatric Simulation, explores advanced practices of working with older adult simulated participants (SPs) to enhance healthcare education. Edited by our own Editor-in-Chief Debra Nestel
An inaugural conference in Nagoya in 2025 focused on simulated participants
As ASPiH (Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare) celebrates its 15th anniversary at this year’s conference, there is an opportunity to reflect on how simulation has changed. Although simulation in healthcare has been around for centuries [1], it is really only in the past few decades that we have seen its legitimacy, integration into healthcare and education, and purposes become more established [2]. Recent growth has been exponential and with that has come further insights and opportunities to shape, refine, and advance simulation in all its forms for the benefit of all.
Welcome to the new Journal of Healthcare Simulation (JoHS). I’m very excited about our new identity supported by our experienced and trusted production team. I’m also proud that JoHS is the official journal of the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH), the United Kingdom-based professional society for simulation practitioners.
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Journal of Healthcare Simulation is the official journal of the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare