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previously published in MTM issue 3, 2017 Jeffrey P. Gold, MD and Pamela J. Boyers, PhD profile the Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning (iEXCELSM) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), which is a bold, interprofessional initiative purposefully designed to transform the current model of healthcare professions education. 2 October 2018
previously published in MTM issue 2, 2018 Pamela J. Boyers, Ph.D. and Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. offer ideas and strategies to improve health profession education and improve patient safety. “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” – Lao Tzu The State of Nebraska... 2 October 2018
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) commissioned its fourth and fifth Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs), the RSS Justice and RSS Indomitable, and opened its RSS Daring integrated LMV simulation center at Tuas Naval Base, Singapore to give crews efficient and effective training in realistic conditions. The two LMVs are... 2 October 2018
PLEXSYS released version 4.5 of its sonomarc and PLEXComm communications software that includes two new products, Operator Link and Chat Link, and a major upgrade to its Instructor Link product. Several modeling improvements were also made, increasing realism by adding Fresnel zones and Weather effects. With text chat, PLEXSYS... 2 October 2018
Boeing and its subsidiaries Jeppesen and Aviall are teaming with Robotic Skies, a commercial unmanned aircraft system (UAS) support services provider, to develop and deliver supply chain management and optimization; analytics; and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the commercial and civil UAS markets. Boeing and Robotic Skies will... 2 October 2018
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a developer of advanced simulation and training software with origins in video game development, released Gears Studio, an integrated development environment that streamlines the creation of modular software products. Gears Studio helps developers focus their time on feature implementation. It guides them through component development... 2 October 2018
Military units from 19 NATO allies and partner nations participated in the fourth Exercise Ample Strike, a multinational, live exercise and outreach effort in the Czech Republic. It directly supports the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2018 National Defense Strategy Summary (NDSS) elements that work to make interoperability a priority. The... 2 October 2018
GE Healthcare made an equity investment in SonoSim, a provider of ultrasound education and training. The partnership will offer enhanced education services across medical disciplines from women’s health and cardiology to point of care and primary care. As ultrasound continues to grow in all medical fields, GE Healthcare says it’s... 2 October 2018
Countering terrorism requires special skills and knowledge. Arie Egozi examines anti-terror training and simulation systems. 2 October 2018
Lockheed Martin won the U.S. Army Close Combat Tactical Training (CCTT) Manned Module Modernization (M3) contract to upgrade nearly 500 simulators for the service's tactical vehicle fleet. Work on the $356-million contract will modernize training and increase sustainability in support of emerging Army training requirements and systems. The CCTT M3... 1 October 2018
Medic-CE, a provider of accredited online continuing education for emergency medical services (EMS) and fire professionals, launched Resiliency training that teaches first responders how to work through the trauma they experience in the field. 1 October 2018
Euramec, a European provider of advanced flight simulation solutions, opened a Research and Development (R&D) Center in Hangzhou, China to design custom-made flight simulation and aviation training devices for the Chinese aerospace market. In June, Euramec won the Startup STAR Program Award from the Hangzhou City Jianggan District Council to... 1 October 2018
