Simulation and Medical Education

Our group is composed of 9 instructors with extensive experience in teaching and research in simulation / medical education. We have been trained in simulation-based education in various parts of the world (Australia, UK, France and Canada). Our team has recognized expertise in teaching using simulation and a track record in education research. We are actively involved in international academic collaboration and in presenting international simulation-based workshops.

We are fortunate to be operating out of the uOSSC, the largest simulation center in Canada which provides unique educational opportunities to our Fellows. Our 20,000 ft2 facility offers 4 high-fidelity simulation rooms integrated with a procedural / surgical skills laboratory and conference facilities. We work in collaboration with the Departments of Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Surgery and Critical Care, all of whom have active simulation programs at the uOSSC.

Former Fellows graduating from our Fellowship program have established or joined Simulation Programs in Winnipeg, Kingston and the Canadian Armed Forces in Canada, and internationally, Saudi Arabia, Austria, the United Kingdom and China.

• To provide intensive research and instructor training in simulation / medical education
• To provide training in curricula development, and mentorship in teaching, learning and research in health professions education.
• To prepare Clinician Educators for a career in academic medicine.

Academic responsibilities

The goals of the fellowship will be achieved via formal and informal teaching as described below:

• Commitment to complete a major research project (from research question to publication, including applying for research grants)
• Highly encouraged to enroll in Masters of Education degree or PhD program
• Presentation of research project at the Department’s annual research day
• Attendance at the Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIME)’s Health Education Scholars Program (HESP) and Foundational Elements of Applied Simulation Theory (FEAST) curriculum
• Participation / attendance in AIME / uOSSC Rounds
• Participation / attendance in Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Rounds / Journal Club
• Participation in teaching programs for medical students / residents within the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
• Participation in assigned teaching programs for medical students / residents outside clinical departments as needed

Clinical responsibilities

The Fellow will be based at The Ottawa Hospital at either the Civic campus (trauma, neuro, vascular) or General campus (thoracic, oncology); both campuses provide the usual general surgery, ENT, urology, orthopedics, gynecology, etc services. The fellow will be expected to practice independently in all subspecialty areas. There are no cardiac or pediatric cases at TOH.

There are two streams for completing a fellowship in Anesthesia Simulation and Medical Education at the University of Ottawa.

Stream 1: Mixed Clinical and Research

The mixed clinical and research stream with the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine is salaried and involves two days per week of clinical work in the operating room as an independent anesthesiologist. During the non-clinical days, you will be focusing your time on your academic activities (see above).

Stream 2: Research only

This is a non-clinical fellowship with NO work involving patients. The non-clinical stream will allow you to concentrate all of your time on your academic pursuits. More details are available on the Department of Innovation in Medical Education website.

Applicants are either:

• Planning a career as clinician educator or researcher in health professions education with a focus on simulation based education; or,
• Members of a health professions faculty whose career development would be enhanced by further training in simulation-based education and research.

Duration: 12 Months or 24 Months

Eligibility: Anesthesiologists in their final year of anesthesiology residency training or with completed certification in Anesthesiology.

Number of positions:  1 or 2

Application deadline: June 30 of each year, for training starting July of the following year

If you are interested in Stream 1: Mixed Clinical / Research please send your letter of intent, curriculum vitae and three references (letters from referees must be mailed on official letterhead) to:

Mrs. Michelle Akimov
Interim Fellowship Program Coordinator

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
1053 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9

Email: makimov@toh.ca 
Tel: 613-761-4169 opt. 1
Fax: 613-761-5209

All international fellows must also complete an application through the Postgraduate Medical Education Office under Foreign Fellow Application. Select the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

If you are interested in Stream 2: Research only, please send a completed application form (145 KB) found on the Department of Innovation in Medical Education website, current CV, statement of research interest(s) or proposal, plans for financial support and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Susan Humphrey-Murto
DIME Fellowship Director
University of Ottawa – Faculty of Medicine
Roger Guindon Hall, Room 2034
451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada  K1H 8M5

Email:  Susan Humphrey
Tel: 613-562-5800 ext. 8092  
Fax: 613-562-5361

All international fellows must also complete an application through the Postgraduate Medical Education Office under Foreign Fellow Application. Select the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

We look forward to receiving your application!