Build your own sim case
A focused guide to the simulation portion of the Education Rotation, from case design to debriefing.
How to use this site
Leave with a case ready to run
Start with thestandard simulation case template, then use the required modules to shape your teaching objective, scenario structure, and debrief plan. The exemplar cases are there as reference points while you revise your draft.
Looking for an idea that adds something new? Review themedical topics represented in our current case bank(updated July 17, 2026) to see what the program has explored and where there may be room to expand.
- 01Learning Objectives and Educational DesignHow to turn a broad simulation idea into specific, observable objectives that focus case content, learner expectations, assessment, and debriefing. →
- 02Case Writing and Scenario DesignHow to build the case structure: signal-to-noise ratio, stepwise progression, learner cues, distractors, assessment criteria, and debrief hooks. →
- 03Running the CaseHow to translate a written case into a reliable learning experience by matching modality and technology to the objective, preparing people and equipment, testing the scenario, and adapting when the unexpected happens. →
- 04Prebriefing and DebriefingHow to establish the learning contract, then use a structured debrief to turn simulation performance into reflection, feedback, and a concrete plan for future practice. →
Additional topics
After the core modules
Optional topics that extend case design, facilitation, and assessment beyond the required sequence.
Difficult Learners
Practical approaches to learners who are disengaged, defensive, unsafe, overconfident, or struggling during simulation and debriefing.
Simulation Research
Use theory, translational outcomes, and protocol-level planning to turn a simulation idea into a feasible study that can explain learning, test an intervention, or improve clinical practice.