What can simulation do for you?
Wednesday 11 February
Courses
Wed 11 Feb
13:00 - 17:00
Online
Activity code:
Applied for 3 CPD credits
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Joins us for this half-day online course, which is open to anyone involved in health and social care – including clinicians, managers, educators, AHPs and support staff – to explore how simulation can transform everyday practice.
Across two focused sessions, our speakers will unpack what simulation really means in 2026, before showcasing how it can be used to enhance education, drive systems change and strengthen team relationships. You’ll hear concrete examples of simulation improving clinical learning, tackling real-world challenges such as waiting times and patient flow, and supporting cultures of psychological safety, curiosity and continuous improvement.
The day will culminate in a lively, interactive panel where contributors from diverse settings share short case studies of how they introduced simulation in their own context – from ‘beyond bystander’ scenarios to programmes supporting international medical graduates. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A, discussion and practical tips. Whether you are completely new to simulation or already experimenting with it, you will leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and a clearer sense of how simulation can be adapted to your setting, to benefit your team, learners and patients.
Organising Committee:
Dr Vicky Tallentire
Dr Kat Ralston
Dr Andrew Merriman
Wednesday 11 February 2026
| 12:45 | Livestream opens |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Welcome TBC |
Session 1
Chair: Dr Andrew Merriman Acute Medicine Registrar, Medical Education Fellow, NHS Lothian
| 13:05 |
When I say simulation... Professor Gerry Gormley, GP and academic in the Centre for Medical Education (CME), Queen’s University Belfast, Professor in Simulation and Clinical Skills *what do we mean when we say simulation *technology versus pedagogy |
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| 13:40 |
How can I use simulation...for education? Mr Nathan Oliver, Simulation Convenor, University of Canberra and Honorary Lecturer, Edinburgh Medical School |
| 14:15 |
How can I use simulation...for systems change? *what is transformative simulation *how can simulation be used to drive systems change *case studies |
| 14:50 | Break |
Session 2
Chair:
| 15:15 |
How can I use simulation...to improve team relationships? *what is the role of simulation in influencing team communication and relationships *how can simulation be used to transform team culture |
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| 15:50 |
How I used simulation in my context Case Studies and Panel Discussion (10min presentations, followed by 20mins chaired Q+A time)
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| 16:40 | Thanks and close |
Please note that on occassion event programmes may be subjected to change due to unforseen circumstances.
Not a Member of RCPE? By joining the College, you can save up to 100% on event fees for our symposia, courses and Evening Medical Update programme. Find out more about joining the College and our membership benefits via our membership webpages.
| Fee £ | |
| Standard Fee | £135 |
| RCPE Fellow, Collegiate & Associate Member | £85 |
| Allied Health Professional | £85 |
| RCPE retired Fellow and RCPE Foundation Member | £35 |
| RCPE Fellow in low or lower-middle income country | £0 |
| RCPE Student Member | £0 |
Long term / other leave: Fellows and Members, please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator as some discretion may be available.
Invoices
If you wish your employer/organisation to be invoiced for this event, please contact the event coordinator. Payment via invoice is not available whilst booking online.
Free places
Unpaid post: If RCPE Member, please provide confirmation of status to the event coordinator in order to access this event for free
Refugee doctors: Free places are available to refugee doctors who are Associate Members of the College, please contact the event coordinator for more information. Associate Membership for refugee doctors is available free of charge. Please visit our membership pages for more information on joining the College as a refugee doctor.
Cancellation policy
If you have to cancel your place within 7 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.
The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.
Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.
Certificates
All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on 11 March , with certificates being issued shortly after this.
Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.
Catch-up
Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for up to 28 days following the live event until, i.e. until 11 March. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 11 March.
If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.
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Courses
Wed 11 Feb
13:00 - 17:00
Online
Activity code:
Applied for 3 CPD credits
Are you a Fellow or a Member? Sign in to get member prices
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