Clinical Simulation Program
Our Clinical Simulation Program within Continuing Professional Development is your gateway to mastering clinical skills through cutting-edge simulation training. Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or other healthcare learner, our programs are designed to guide and support you in developing, implementing and facilitating top-tier clinical skills training.
Facilitators of the program will benefit immensely from our comprehensive faculty development offerings. By assessing the clinical learning environment from a clinical perspective, we bring back essential themes and topics to integrate into our program's goals and objectives, ensuring a dynamic and responsive learning experience.
Our Clinical Simulation Program boasts over 50 state-of-the-art simulators, including high- and low-fidelity trainers like SimMan 3G, GI/Bronch simulator, intuitive robotic simulator and many other advanced task trainers. Dive into a world of innovative simulation training and elevate your clinical skills to new heights!
Locations
Geisinger Education and Medical Simulation (GEMS) Center - Central
Geisinger Education and Medical Simulation (GEMS) Center - Northeast
Nicole Woll, PhD, MEd
Executive Director of Geisinger Academy of Educators
Nicole Woll, PhD, MEd, is the vice dean for Faculty and Professional Development and the executive director of Geisinger Academy of Educators. Dr. Woll oversees the Clinical Simulation Program and the Healthcare Communication Program.
Tanisha Robinson, MD
Program Director
Tanisha Robinson, MD, is the program director of the Clinical Simulation Program. Dr. Robinson offers guidance and support in the development, implementation and facilitation of clinical skills training programs for UME, GME and CPD learners. She also provides faculty development for those who would like to participate as facilitators of the program. As part of her role, Dr. Robinson assesses the climate in the clinical learning environment from a clinical perspective and brings themes and topics back to the program for incorporation into goals and objectives.
April Morgan, EdD
Director of Education
April Morgan is the director of education. Dr. Morgan provides leadership in the areas of curriculum development, program revision, assessment, evaluation and scholarly activity over simulation, healthcare communication, faculty development and health professions education.
Angie Miller, EdD, MS-AJS, MSFP, MBA, BSBM, A-ST
Manager of the Medical Simulation Program
Dr. Miller is the co-founder of the Lisa Edgerton Fund at a level I trauma center in Danville Pennsylvania and the Manager of the Medical Simulation Program. She has a diverse background in employee retention, critical care, surgical medicine, the coroner's office, and patient experience. For over 20 years she has sought to improve patient and employees' lives while honing her skills as an employee and leader. Dr. Miller holds a degree in Surgical Technology; a bachelor's in business with an emphasis on Healthcare System Management; a master's in business with an emphasis on Leadership, a master's in forensic psychology, a master's in administration of justice and security, and a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Health Care Administration and Leadership. In addition to her previously mentioned roles, Dr. Miller in an online Faculty Member at The University of Phoenix, an in-person instructor at a technical college, and the Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 44.
Roger Blevins
Education Specialist for the Clinical Simulation Program
Roger Blevins is the simulation Education Specialist for the Clinical Simulation Program. He promotes and executes activities to support the Clinical Simulation Program, and his skills support the use of simulation in multidisciplinary healthcare settings. Mr. Blevins also assists with the development of new programs, while also evaluating ongoing programs. Mr. Blevins has a background in higher education, as well as supporting healthcare professionals with their continuing educational goals from various universities and healthcare systems in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He holds a Master of Science in Leadership, Master of Arts in Higher Education, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Public Relation and a Post-Master's Certificate in Life Coaching. When not at work, Mr. Blevins enjoys hiking, reading, puzzling and spending time with his wife, two sons and five cats.