The Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC) Sim Program would like to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of simulation champions who go above and beyond to deliver and advance simulation-based education at TBRHSC and in the region. One such champion is Dr. Rosamaria North (a.k.a. Rosie). She is an Emergency Department (ED) Physician at TBRHSC, Assistant Professor at NOSM, and Simulation Director of the TBRHSC ED LEG.
Being the kind soul that she is, Rosie did not want the support of her team and department to go unrecognized and stated that they make her job fun and easy. Her and her department’s notable achievements in the recent past include:
1. The addition of 5 simulation cases to the EM library based on cases experienced in the emergency department. One case, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, has been published to www.emsimcases.com after peer review.
2. Commencing simulation sessions for paramedics in conjunction with the Northwest Region Prehospital Care Program and their Program Medical Director, Dr. Adam Exley.
3. Starting a pilot virtual simulation project in collaboration with NOSM University CEPD for our regional rural emergency departments.
4. Working with Tabetha Belanger (Lead, Interprofessional Education and Simulation), a keen medical student, and NOSM University faculty to build a two-week simulation clinical elective for NOSM University fourth year Undergraduate Medical Education learners.
The Sim Program truly appreciates Rosie’s support and suggestions which help us to ensure we are meeting the needs of our educators and learners. Moreover, she takes on additional responsibilities and willingly assists other departments and our regional partners which we believe truly deserves a mention. Her dedication to providing high quality learning experiences for staff and learners contributes to ensure exceptional patient care and experiences for all that visit TBRHSC. Thank you to Dr. North and the ED!