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EMS Unveils 2025 Excellence in Clinical Simulation Award Nominees

Education Management Solutions (EMS), a prominent player in healthcare simulation and competency management, has recently disclosed the nominees for the 16th Annual Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards. This event spotlights those who have made significant contributions to the realm of simulation in healthcare education, recognizing the efforts of dedicated professionals who continuously push boundaries in their fields.

During the announcement, EMS CEO, Matt Merino, emphasized the extraordinary leadership and innovative spirit of the nominees. "This year's nominees have demonstrated unprecedented leadership, innovation, and advocacy in deploying simulation-based methodologies to create impactful learning environments. Their commitment to advancing healthcare education is in line with our core mission at EMS," he stated confidently.

The awards will evaluate nominations in three key categories. Here’s a closer look at the nominees:

The Pioneer Award Category

This category honors those who have blazed trails in the use of simulation in education. Nominees include:

• - Chasity Caruso, MSP, LSUDC, CHSE from Rocky Vista University
• - Matthew D. Charnetski, MSMS, NRP, CHSE, CHSOS, FSSH from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• - Aeriana Culpitt, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CHSE from Viterbo University
• - Jessica Gentes, MSN-L, RN, BSN, CHSE, CPN from Arizona State University
• - Hillary Oliver from The University of Texas at Tyler

The Advocate Award Category

Recognizing enthusiastic advocates of simulation-based education, the nominees are:

• - Jenna Ford Jackson, MLA from the Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago
• - Kathryn Powell, MA from Geisinger College of Health Sciences
• - Alexander Roessner, MS-ISA from The University of New Mexico
• - Nanami M. Yoshioka, MA from California Health Sciences University
• - Team Moravian University Interprofessional Simulation Center, Helen S. Breidegam School of Nursing
• - Team Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation

The Champion Award Category

This category celebrates those who have excelled in championing simulation within educational frameworks. The nominees include:

• - Chance Ewing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• - Ronnie Stout, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CHSE from The University of Texas at El Paso
• - Rafael Velasquez from The Hospital for Sick Children

Winners of the 16th Annual Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards will be announced at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH), taking place in Orlando, Florida.

About Education Management Solutions (EMS)

EMS stands as a frontrunner in providing comprehensive healthcare simulation and competency solutions. They offer hardware and software-agnostic products, ensuring seamless integration with leading manikin manufacturers and learning management systems. EMS provides flexible solutions encompassing both on-premises and cloud-based formats, accompanied by 24/7 live support, all aimed at enhancing the quality of healthcare training anytime, anywhere. Their unwavering commitment to improving healthcare education is reflected in their core values and mission.

The Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards embodies EMS's dedication to fostering innovation in healthcare education, encouraging professionals across the industry to strive toward excellence and impactful educational practices.