Celebrating Excellence in Clinical Simulation: EMS Awards 2025 Highlights

Education Management Solutions (EMS), a leader in healthcare simulation and competency management, recently celebrated exceptional achievements in the field at its annual Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards. The event took place in Orlando, Florida, during the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH), highlighting the dedication and innovation of professionals in this vital sector.

The awards ceremony, part of a customer appreciation celebration for EMS, took place on January 13, 2025. During this prestigious event, the organization acknowledged individuals and teams who have made significant strides in enhancing healthcare education through simulation. Matt Merino, CEO of EMS, emphasized the importance of recognizing forward-thinking professionals, stating, "As an organization, we're proud to have the opportunity to celebrate some of the best and most forward-thinking individuals and teams in healthcare simulation."

Three prominent awards were presented during the ceremony:

1. The Pioneer Award: This award honors those who have actively developed innovative approaches to clinical simulation training. This year's recipient is Chasity Caruso, MSP, LSUDC, CHSE, the Associate Director of the Office of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery at Rocky Vista University. Caruso's contributions to pioneering novel simulation techniques have set new standards in medical training.

2. The Advocate Award: This accolade recognizes individuals or teams committed to promoting learning through clinical simulation. This year, the award went to the team at Moravian University Interprofessional Simulation Center, including Deb Halliday, PhD, RN (Simulation Center Director), Jenny Landis, M.Ed (Simulation Educator), Dana Noll, EMT (Simulation Technician), and their dedicated colleagues from the Helen S. Breidegam School of Nursing. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in advancing interprofessional education through simulated experiences.

3. The Champion Award: This award honors those who have significantly championed advanced clinical simulation technology. Ronnie Stout, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CHSE, Director of the Center for Simulation and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, received the Champion Award for his influential work in integrating cutting-edge technologies into healthcare simulations, improving training outcomes for future clinicians.

The Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards not only celebrate outstanding individuals and teams but also inspire continued innovation in the field. As healthcare education evolves, the role of simulation becomes increasingly critical in ensuring that healthcare professionals are adequately prepared to deliver quality patient care.

To further support the advancement of healthcare education, EMS is committed to providing top-tier resources and technology that integrate seamlessly with leading manikin manufacturers and learning management systems. Their solutions are designed to be flexible, offering both on-premises and cloud-based options, ensuring that users have the tools they need at any time and from any location. The dedication to supporting professionals in the field through 24/7 live support underscores the organization's mission to elevate the discipline of healthcare education worldwide.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, recognizing and rewarding excellence in education and training is more crucial than ever. Programs like the Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards remind us of the vital work being done to advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes through innovative training and simulation practices.