Awards for Excellence in Simulation-Based Medical Education

This award recognizes a faculty member that demonstrates outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in advancing simulation-based medical education while actively embodying and promoting principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility in curriculum design, learning environments and mentorship practices.

• Open to faculty members (full-time, part-time, adjunct, or clinician-teacher) affiliated with PGME at the University of Toronto
• Individuals must have been involved in PGME-related simulation-based educational activities for at least two years.
• Previous recipients are ineligible for re-nomination within five years.

Selection Criteria:

1. Educational Innovation: Development and/or implementation of innovative simulation-based teaching methods, curricula, or assessment tools.
2. Impact on Learners: Demonstrated improvement in learner outcomes, skill development, or professional growth through simulation-based teaching.
3. Scholarly Contribution: Contributions to research, publications, or presentations in the field of simulation-based education.
4. Leadership & Mentorship: Active leadership within SBME initiatives and mentorship of residents, fellows, or junior faculty in simulation-based activities.
5. Collaborative Engagement: Contributions to interprofessional education and collaboration across disciplines through simulation.
6. Demonstrated commitment to incorporating EDIIA principles in simulation-based education. This may include:
   1. Designing inclusive and culturally sensitive simulation scenarios.
   2. Promoting equitable access to simulation opportunities for diverse learners.
   3. Role-modeling inclusive leadership and respectful learning environments.
   4. Advocating for EDI considerations in curriculum design and assessment

This award recognizes a postgraduate medical trainee at the University of Toronto who has demonstrated exceptional engagement, innovation, and leadership in simulation-based medical education.

• The nominee must have contributed meaningfully to simulation-based educational initiatives during their residency.
• Residents must be in good academic standing.

Selection Criteria:

1. Engagement & Initiative: Active and sustained involvement in simulation-based teaching, curriculum development, or educational innovation.
2. Scholarship & Dissemination: Contributions to scholarly work in SBME, such as research projects, presentations, or quality improvement initiatives.
3. Leadership in Education: Demonstrated leadership in simulation-based programming, including peer-to-peer teaching, faculty collaboration, or organizing simulation events.
4. Advocacy for Simulation: Demonstrated commitment to advancing the role of simulation in PGME and fostering a culture of innovation in medical training.
5. Professionalism & Collaboration: Commitment to teamwork, interprofessional collaboration, and excellence as a role model within the simulation community.
6. Demonstrated integration of EDI principles into simulation initiatives. This may include:
   1. Creating psychologically safe and inclusive simulation spaces.
   2. Ensuring diverse learner voices and perspectives are represented.
   3. Incorporating cultural competence, equity, and health disparities content into simulation scenarios.
   4. Advocacy for equitable access to simulation-based training.

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