Note from the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Annual Conference

The world of standardized patient educators and technology continues to evolve at the blink of an eye! The 14th Annual Conference of ASPE, the Association of Standardized Patient Educators, was held in Denver on June 14-17 and highlighted the advancement of both human and technological elements of simulation. Topics presented included Leadership as Everybody’s Business, “Yes, And” Collaboration, and unique teamwork building skills – all essential components in simulation. Program Coordinator Virginia Drda attended the conference representing NYSIM. She and her colleagues are excited to apply these new and innovative methodologies to your standard-ized patient programs at NYSIM.