Program Objectives
- Learn the administrative side of running a simulation center
- Learn role of simulation technologist
- Spend time observing then working alongside simulation technicians
- Commit time to tech hours throughout fellowship
- Learn role of education specialist
- Spend time with education specialist
- Take on new course development
- Write goals and objectives
- Write and edit scenarios
- Assist with implementation
- Assist with debriefing
- Work on facilitator training course
- Learn role of simulation technologist
- Develop proficient sim facilitation skills
- Learn business side of simulation
- Shadow coordinator and medical director on business meetings
- Display expertise in scholarship in simulation
- Design and execute a scholarship project utilizing simulation
- Present twice per academic year at Sim Journal Club
Ideal Candidates
The program is open to physicians (residency trained), nurses, or other healthcare professionals with a passion for education, innovation, and improving patient safety through simulation. Prior experience in education or simulation is helpful but not required.
Requirements
Applications Currently Closed and will reopen January 2027.
Benefits
Please note that benefits for this fellowship may differ from those offered in other programs. Benefits will be discussed with individuals upon fellowship position offer. This position is part-time and does not have visa support.
By the Numbers
Annually in the Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education at Johns Hopkins All Children’s:
- 4,000+ learners
- More than 450 courses
- 18,000+ learning hours
- With more than 40 departments
Program Director
Ashley Siems, M.D., M.Ed.
Dr. Siems specializes in pediatric critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She joined the hospital staff in 2020. She was previously a critical care physician at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she served as director of education for the hospital’s simulation program and for pediatric critical care medicine. Dr. Siems earned her medical degree from New York Medical College School of Medicine in Valhalla, New York. She completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York, where she also served as pediatric chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in critical medicine at Children’s National Hospital. She also holds a master’s degree in education from George Washington University. She has a particular interest in training non-technical skills including communication and leadership in medicine.
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Contact Us
To learn more about the fellowship, contact fellowship coordinator Katie Axiotis at [email protected].