In this episode, Dr Samreen Vora sits down with Dr Victoria Brazil to talk about her recently published article on Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) — what it is, why it matters, how it can help healthcare teams train more efficiently and effectively, and what the implications are for simulation education and patient-care systems. They explore the origins of VEMS, how it compares with traditional simulation methods, case-examples of implementation, design and delivery recommendations, and reflections on future directions for simulation practice.

About Dr Victoria Brazil:
Dr Victoria Brazil is an emergency physician, medical educator and simulation pioneer based in Australia. She is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Simulation at the Gold Coast Health Service and at Bond University, where she leads the Translational Simulation Collaborative. Her work focuses on using simulation not just for individual skill-training, but to improve entire systems of care — translational simulation. Dr Brazil has published extensively in the field of simulation and high-performing healthcare teams, and she is actively engaged in simulation-education communities globally.

Please note that Dr Brazil is founder/co-founder of Simulation Simplified which provides simulation-based educational tools and services. Listeners should understand that while the discussion draws on her research and professional experience, any references to products or services from Simulation Simplified do not constitute an endorsement by the podcast. No commercial relationship exists other than Dr Brazil’s role with the company.

About the Host:
Dr Samreen Vora is a physician leader, educator, and healthcare simulation expert dedicated to improving patient care and team performance through innovative education. She serves as Director of Interprofessional Education and Director of the Simulated Participant Program at Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation. Dr Vora is passionate about leveraging simulation to enhance systems-level learning, promote equity, and improve outcomes across interprofessional teams.

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