Foreword
This is a guide I started during my fourth year of medical school. I absolutely love doing medical simulation and contributing to medical education, so this was something fun for me to make for those participating in simulation exercises, starting their own programs, or just wanting to review cases. Editing this book now as a Simulation Director and new mom, I hope you find this guide easy to pick up whenever small amounts of time are available and are able to use the cases both to help prepare for your ABEM oral board examination and for simulated patient encounters.
I by no means consider myself an expert on medical simulation, and I still have a tremendous amount to learn. This guide is intended for all interested parties, especially those of all levels of training who are new to medical simulation. Remember, you are incredibly smart and are going to have an incredible impact on the face of medicine. You are not "just" a student or "just" a resident, you are incredible and brilliant. I believe in you!
The handbook includes an introduction of what to expect, common terminology, and a few sample cases. I have included a few links to EKGs, radiographs, and other helpful resources thanks to the wonders of FOAMed.
This is not intended to be medical advice, and this should not be considered a source for standard of care.
I hope that with this guide I am able to impart some of my enthusiasm for this educational tool to each of you. Happy reading!
Sincerely,
Shehni Nadeem, MD
P.S. Thank you to my wonderful husband, Samir, and my loving son, Aman, for your sacrifices and support to make this possible.
