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WISER - Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research The Medical Simulation Center for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.

The Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) is a world class multidisciplinary training and research facility. WISER is an institute of the University of Pittsburgh with a mission to conduct research and training programs utilizing simulation based education to provide a safer environment for patients of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and its affiliates.

That's a wrap on the October 2026 iSIM! Thank you so much to all of our participants, our instructors, and our simulatio...
10/22/2026

That's a wrap on the October 2026 iSIM! Thank you so much to all of our participants, our instructors, and our simulation specialists for their assistance over the course of the two-day class. Missed this session? Join us for our next class on February 23rd and 24th!

Are you going to IMSH 2027 in New Orleans? This is going to be the best one yet! Stop by Booth #1731 so we can meet you...
10/21/2026

Are you going to IMSH 2027 in New Orleans? This is going to be the best one yet! Stop by Booth #1731 so we can meet you! Give us a like if you plan on attending.

Congratulations to our Director, Dr. Paul Phrampus, on receiving the UPMC Physician Excellence Award! Dr. Phrampus was r...
10/20/2026

Congratulations to our Director, Dr. Paul Phrampus, on receiving the UPMC Physician Excellence Award! Dr. Phrampus was recognized for his excellence in leadership, which we can surely attest to here at WISER. But don't just take our word for it; his nominators had great things to say too!

⭐ "Just as important is the way he treats people. Paul is genuinely kind, approachable, and generous with his time and expertise. He listens carefully to every perspective, regardless of title or position, and makes every person feel that their input matters."

⭐ "Within our organization, Paul is often the leader people turn to when difficult patient safety issues arise. ... He consistently focuses on learning and improvement rather than blame, helping to build trust and openness around patient safety work."

⭐ "Dr. Paul Phrampus is an outstanding physician leader whose influence on patient safety, education, and innovation has been felt throughout UPMC and far beyond."

Curious about how WISER can help you create a simulation course? Get to know a little bit more about what the curriculum...
10/19/2026

Curious about how WISER can help you create a simulation course? Get to know a little bit more about what the curriculum team here at WISER does!

Last iSIM class of 2026! Register TODAY for our Oct 20-21st class! Our iSIM course teaches healthcare professionals and ...
10/15/2026

Last iSIM class of 2026! Register TODAY for our Oct 20-21st class! Our iSIM course teaches healthcare professionals and educators how to improve their instructional skills in a simulation environment. Taught by experienced professionals and mentors, iSIM emphasizes hands-on activities and active participation to maximize simulation-based instruction skill acquisition.

To register or for more information, visit www.wisersimulation.org

We're hiring! Are you or someone you know looking for a role in information technology? We are currently in search of a ...
10/14/2026

We're hiring! Are you or someone you know looking for a role in information technology? We are currently in search of a Systems Specialist, Associate to provide day-to-day support for the UPMC WISER Center and affiliates. Applicants must be willing and able to travel to and work at various UPMC facilities! Scan the QR code to apply or visit www.careers.upmc.com using keyword “WISER".

Want a learning management system that's catered to the world of simulation? SIMS is the product for you! With features ...
10/13/2026

Want a learning management system that's catered to the world of simulation? SIMS is the product for you! With features like calendar management, curriculum support, data reporting, email automation, and more, simulation center management is made easy with SIMS. Visit us online at www.wisersimulation.org or email us at [email protected] for more information!

We just sent out more acceptance letters for our Fellowship and Visiting Scholars programs! Will you be next? Learn more...
10/09/2026

We just sent out more acceptance letters for our Fellowship and Visiting Scholars programs! Will you be next? Learn more about our programs, how you can get hands-on experience in Medical Simulation and how to apply. Visit wisersimulation.org today!

Time to register for iSIM!Intended for healthcare professionals and educators who are interested in improving their inst...
10/08/2026

Time to register for iSIM!

Intended for healthcare professionals and educators who are interested in improving their instructional skills, iSIM emphasizes hands-on activities and active participation to maximize simulation-based instruction skill acquisition.

Scan the QR code to register or for more information, visit www.wisersimulation.org

The countdown is ON for IMSH and we are thrilled to share that WISER's very own Kimberly Mitchell and Elliott Finney wil...
10/06/2026

The countdown is ON for IMSH and we are thrilled to share that WISER's very own Kimberly Mitchell and Elliott Finney will be presenting. Join us for their talk, "From Data to Dashboard: A Free AI Toolkit for Simulation Centers." More details to come!

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230 McKee Place, Ste 300
Pittsburgh, PA
15213

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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