The mission of the Jefferson Anesthesia Simulation Division is to develop a training and assessment system based on evidenced-based management protocols for anesthesia personnel that can be objectively assessed using simulation technology. These protocols will be designed to meet the needs of the target audience which will include medical students, anesthesiology residents, and anesthesiologists. Simulated scenarios will include technical training, case management, orientation to procedures critical to patient care, and the management of common and not so common critical events, patient assessment and communication skills.

Residents can expect to participate in over 10 simulations during their residency.  Residents beginning their CA-1 year will participate in a basic airway workshop, anesthesia equipment workshop, and a basic induction simulation during the first month of residency.  Starting in August, four residents/week will each participate in a one hour simulation using the SIMMAN® 3G patient manikin. Simulation scenarios include the management of the difficult airway, anaphylaxis, laparoscopy, intermediate and advanced airway workshop, cardiac arrhythmias, one-lung ventilation, malignant hyperthermia and separating from cardiopulmonary bypass, to name a few.  All CA 3 residents have the opportunity to participate in OSCE stations similar to those encountered in the ABA APPLIED examination, taken after completion of residency.  In addition, a senior elective in simulation is available for the trainee interested in developing expertise in the design and evaluation of simulation scenarios. Opportunities are provided for those participating in this elective to publish their work.