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Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Education Skills Lab
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University of Toronto Surgical Skills Centre
University of Toronto Surgical Skills Centre
SimCenter Design BioSkills Lab
UF Surgical Skills Lab
AEC Learning Center Bioskills Lab
ArthroCare Vegas Skills Lab
Andover Skills Lab
Temple University Skills Lab
UC San Francisco Skills Lab
University of Kentucky Surgical Skills Lab
MedCure Skills Lab
Merin Surgical Skills Lab
Orthopaedic Learning Center Bioskills Lab
Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Education Skills Lab
Andover Skills Lab
SimCenter Design BioSkills Lab
AEC Learning Center Bioskills Lab
UC San Francisco Skills Lab
UC San Francisco Skills Lab
SimCenter Design BioSkills Lab
Pinehurst Skills Lab
ArthroCare Vegas Skills Lab
Hard Rock Hotel and Conference Center at Universal Studios, in Orlando, Florida
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Agenda

Faculty Format

Each Panel will provide focused 15 minute presentations on the respective subject matter. As part of the interactive nature of this meeting, the entire audience will be actively solicited for feedback and discussion items as a moderator manages the time and specific content. Panel members will either provide 15 minute presentations or provide expertise during the interactive discussion.

Faculty Disclosure

Speakers are required to disclose any significant relationships with commercial companies prior to the symposium. The course syllabus will identify any significant relationships.

The BioSkills Laboratory Management Symposium: May 27-28, 2010

Thursday: May 27, 2010

11:00AM - 1:30PM

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION [Hard Rock Hotel and Conference Center]

1:45PM - 2:00PM

SYMPOSIUM KICK-OFF [Avalon Ballroom]

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Facility Planning and Design Essentials [Ballroom A & B]

Facility Planning and Design Essentials


From planning, designing and constructing a skills facility, learn the steps required to successfully navigate the process. Current trends in skills center design include case studies of facilities constructed and operational and facilities that are yet to be constructed and incorporating the latest theories in simulation pedagogy and AV equipment.

Participants:

Patti Mitchell, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects Facilities Management, UCSF

Malvin H. Whang, AIA, LEED AP, SimCenter Design

3:00PM - 4:30PM

PANEL A [Ballroom A & B]

PANEL A: THE QUALITY IMPERATIVE
Essential Bioskills Laboratory Management Considerations


Mini Presentations, and interactive moderated discussion on
Tissue Management, OSHA Standards, Radiology Regulations etc.

Participants:

Pat Cichlar RN, Executive Director, The Orthopaedic Learning Center

Christopher Koenig, Manager, The University of Florida Surgical Skills Laboratory

Paul Lingon, RT(R), President, Total Diagnostic Radiology Services (TDRS, Inc.)

Amy Oddo, Executive Director, MERIN Medical Education and Research Institute of Nevada

Christina Woodward Strong, Attorney at Law

Cindy Tait, MICP, RN, CEN, CFRN, MPH, President, Center for Healthcare Education, Inc.

5:00PM - 8:30PM

VIP PASSES – VELVET SESSION COCKTAIL PARTY [Food and Beverages Provided]: Sponsored by MedCure [Hard Rock Lobby Lounge]

Friday: May 28, 2010

7:00AM - 8:00AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Sponsored by Smith & Nephew [VELVET ROOM]

8:00AM - 10:00AM

PANEL B [Ballroom A & B]

PANEL B: SPECIALIZED AND INTEGRATED EDUCATIONAL MODELS
Service Offerings of Laboratories


Mini Presentations, and interactive moderated discussion on Curriculum Development, Educational Offerings, etc.

Participants

Harsh Grewal, MD, FACS, FAAP, Surgical Director, The Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety Temple University, School of Medicine

Ronald Lett, MD, President, Canadian Network for International Surgery

Jon Gould, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Director, UW Simulation Center

Beverly Hughes, Manager, The University of South Florida Health Simulation Center

Elizabeth Sinz, MD, Medical Director, Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Kristina Stillsmoking BSN, MEd, PhD, ABD, Secretary, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Director, Surgical Education and Research, Director, Seeger Surgical Simulation Center, Baylor Health System

10:00AM - 10:30AM

BREAK / VENDOR DISPLAYS: Sponsored by RTI Biologics [Outside Ballroom A & B]

10:30AM - 12:30PM

PANEL C [Ballroom A & B]

PANEL C: HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Considerations for Optimal Management


Mini Presentations, and interactive moderated discussion on Organizational Structures, Marketing Business Principles, Philanthropic Models etc.

Participants

Les Jebson, Executive Director, The University of Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

Brenda Brouillette RN, BS, President, Savvy Marketing Solution LLC

Elizabeth Ostric, Executive Director, The Medical Education and Research Institute

Kurt Hinrichsen, Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Affairs, College of Medicine, University of Florida

Amy Oddo, Executive Director, MERIN Medical Education and Research Institute of Nevada

Pravin Venketsamy, MHA, Director of Surgical Training, University of California San Francisco

12:30PM - 1:30PM

LUNCHEON / BREAK / VENDOR DISPLAYS: Sponsored by TDRS [VELVET ROOM]

1:30PM - 3:30PM

PANEL D [Ballroom A & B]

PANEL D: THE FUTURE OF BIOSKILLS FACILITIES
Considerations from Industry Stakeholders


Moderated discussion with Industry Professionals on Ethics, Innovation and Advancements in the skills laboratory arena.

Participants

Lisa Satterthwaite, Manager, The University of Toronto Surgical Skills Centre, Mount Sinai Hospital

Lou Cunningham, National Imaging Manager, GE OEC

Aaron Hecker, Manager, Medical Education, Smith and Nephew Endoscopy

Arthur Goodrich, Vice President of Business Development, Ascent Healthcare Solutions

Jaime Rodriguez, LVN, Surgical Skills Lab Coordinator, General Surgery/Surgical Oncology, Texas Scott & White Hospital

David Urbina, President of MedCure, MedCure Surgical Training Center

3:30PM - 3:45PM

BREAK / VENDOR DISPLAYS: Sponsored by Mako Surgical Corp. [Outside Ballroom A & B]

3:45PM - 5:45PM

PANEL E [Ballroom A & B]

PANEL E: BIOSKILLS LABORATORY FACILITY ACCREDITATION


Mini Presentations, and interactive moderated discussion on Organizational Structures, Accreditation considerations from both the Tissue Procurement Sector and Physician Training Realm.

Participants

Bryan Hanypsiak, MD, Director of Medical Education, Arthrex Corporation

John Paige, MD, Director, Applied Surgical Simulation, Louisiana Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine

Aurora Pryor, MD, Medical Director, The Surgical Education and Activities Lab (SEAL), Department of Surgery, Duke University Health System

5:45PM - 6:00PM

SYMPOSIUM CLOSING [Avalon Ballroom]

 

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Sponsors

Covidien: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
MedCure: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
Parametrics Medical: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
Anatomy Gifts Registry: Sponsor of the Bioskills Symposium
Smith and Nephew: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
LifeLegacy Foundation: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
Biological Resource Center: Sponsor of the Bioskills Symposium
TDRS: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
RTI | Biologics: Sponsor of the Bioskills Laboratory Management Symposium
Freight Services: Sponsor of the Bioskills Symposium

Professional Links

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Canadian Network for International Surgery
  • Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
  • SESAM
  • Texas Association of Surgical Skills Laboratories

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