Testing Tomorrow Today: Tabletop Simulation for Future-Ready Healthcare

25 August 2026 | 15:00 UTC | 10:00 am ET | 7:00 am PT

IPSS Member: $15 | LMIC Member: Free | Non-Member: $30

What if you could test tomorrow's healthcare system before it exists? As healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to implement change rapidly, tabletop simulation offers a powerful way to bring policies, pathways, spaces, and innovations to life before they reach patients. Drawing on the principles of translational simulation, this session explores how tabletop simulation can be used to safely evaluate future-state workflows, identify latent safety threats, and inform system design before implementation. Through examples spanning emergency preparedness, clinical pathway testing, policy implementation, and hospital redevelopment, participants will discover how tabletop simulation can engage diverse partners, accelerate learning, and transform work as imagined into work as done, creating safer, more effective healthcare systems.

Meet the Speaker:               

Alison Dodds, BScN, MEd  

Simulation Educator

The Hospital for Sick Children

Canada

IPSS Community Town Hall: Looking Ahead Together

26 August 2026 | 14:00 UTC | 10:00 AM ET | 7:00 AM PT

Join the IPSS leadership for our IPSS Community Town Hall, an opportunity to connect with fellow members and hear the latest updates on the Society. During this interactive session, we'll share the current state of IPSS, including membership growth, financial health, and the strategic priorities guiding our work.

We'll also look ahead to what's next—highlighting upcoming initiatives, educational opportunities, and exciting plans for 2027, including ways members can get involved and help shape the future of our Society. Whether you're a long-time member or new to IPSS, this is your chance to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we continue advancing pediatric simulation together.

Meet the Speakers:               

From Gaps to Growth: Engaging Trainees and Strengthening Education Through Simulation 

23 September 2026 | 18:00 UTC | 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT

Discover how simulation-based education can transform learning by creating engaging, realistic, and impactful training experiences. This webinar will explore practical strategies for fostering active learner participation, building psychological safety to enhance engagement, and using simulation to address educational gaps that may not be met through traditional clinical experiences or teaching methods. Participants will also learn how to evaluate existing curricula and professional guidelines to identify opportunities where simulation can strengthen trainee education and improve learning outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe at least three strategies for engaging trainees as active partners in simulation-based education
2. Explain how psychological safety influences learner participation and suspension of disbelief during simulation
3.  Identify two to three ways simulation can be used to address educational needs that are not fully met through existing clinical experiences or teaching methods
4. Review an educational curriculum or relevant professional guidelines to identify at least one opportunity where simulation could enhance trainee learning

Meet the Speaker:               

Joseph D. Lynch, MD, FAAP, CHSE,

Joseph D. Lynch, MD, FAAP, CHSE, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at West Virginia University School of Medicine, where he serves as Pediatric Residency Program Director and Director of Simulation. He develops and leads simulation-based education for residents, medical students, nurses, and interprofessional learners and has created simulation curricula and educational programs for both simulation laboratory and in situ clinical settings. He has served for five years on the Communications Subcommittee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Simulation and Innovative Learning Methods (AAP SoSILM) and is active in the Association of Pediatric Program Directors’ Simulation Learning Community. His educational interests include resident engagement, communication, teamwork, emergency preparedness, and the integration of simulation into training programs. His scholarly work focuses on interprofessional education, emotional intelligence, and the use of simulation to improve learning and patient care.  

IPSS Academy: Simulation Design and Practice

28 October 2026

8:00 - 16:00 ET / 13:00 - 21:00 UTC

Check out the event in your time zone!

Academy Pricing

**If you would like to learn more about the basics of simulation, we encourage you to complete the 4-hour on-demand Simulation Foundations course. Learn more about Simulation Foundations. Visit the IPSS Store to purchase the Simulation Foundations course. 

Register 5 or more people from your organization and receive a 10% discount on all registrations! Reach out to info@ipss.org to receive your discount. 

If the scheduled time zone doesn't align with your organization’s availability, please reach out to info@ipssglobal.org to explore options for hosting a workshop tailored to your preferred time and educational needs.

Join us for the virtual course as we embark on a transformative journey into Simulation-Based Education with IPSS Academy's groundbreaking course: Simulation Design and Practice. 

This immersive, virtual one-day interprofessional workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to simulation fundamentals based on Healthcare Simulation Standards, blending didactic teachings with hands-on sessions for experiential learning. Delve into a safe, nonjudgmental learning environment where participants run and debrief simulation cases, honing essential skills under the guidance of leading international experts. Gain invaluable insights and refine debriefing techniques while fostering collaboration across diverse disciplines. 

Join us at IPSS Academy to elevate your proficiency in simulation education and enhance patient care outcomes. Learn more about the IPSS Academy here.

Training Goals:

IPSS Academy Faculty: 

Brittany Dahlen, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN
Shifting Frames Consulting, LLC | Minneapolis, US

Muhammed Elhady Muhammed Elgasim, MBBS, EMDM, MHPE, MAcadMEd

Jabeen Fayyaz, MD, FCPS, MCPS, DCH, MHPE, PhD
The Hospital for Sick Kids | Toronto, Canada

Hadas Katz-Dana, MD 
Meir Medical Center | Kfar Saba, Israel   

Adeel Khatri, MD
Indus Hospital and Health Network | Karachi, Pakistan

Nordia Thompson-Newell, MD
The Hospital for Sick Kids | Toronto, Canada