Episode Overview

In this episode of SimNurseNZ, we sit down with Dr. David Rodgers, Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center at Indiana University’s Regional Academic Health Center. With over 30 years in simulation-based education, Dr. Rodgers shares his insights into the role of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, in healthcare simulation. We explore how AI is transforming medical training, its benefits and challenges, and what the future holds for integrating AI into healthcare education.

Key Highlights

• AI in Healthcare Simulation – Dr. Rodgers discusses the evolution of AI in medical training and its growing impact on clinical education.
• ChatGPT in Simulation – Exploring how AI tools can enhance simulation-based learning, from scenario generation to real-time feedback. A demo of a synthetic AI patient is shown live on the show!
• Opportunities & Challenges – A deep dive into the benefits of AI-driven simulation, ethical considerations, and potential risks.
• Future of AI in Healthcare Education – Dr. Rodgers shares his vision for AI's role in improving patient outcomes and healthcare training.

About Dr. David Rodgers

• Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center at Indiana University, Bloomington.
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the IU School of Medicine.
• Nationally registered paramedic with 35+ years of experience.
• Leader in simulation-based learning, having developed and managed major simulation programs.
• Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (FSSH) and the American Heart Association.
• Editor for Simulation in Healthcare and Simulation & Gaming, two leading journals in medical simulation.
• Published 35+ peer-reviewed papers on healthcare simulation and education.

Tune in to hear Dr. Rodgers' expert take on AI’s role in shaping the future of healthcare simulation!