title: Neonatology faculty development using simulation.
abstract: The goal of faculty development activities is to supply the public with knowledgeable, skilled, and competent physicians who are prepared for high performance in the dynamic and complex healthcare environment. Current faculty development programs lack evidence-based support and are not sufficient to meet the professional needs of practicing physicians. Simulation activities for faculty development offer an alternative to traditional, teacher-centric educational offerings. Grounded in adult learning theory, simulation is a learner-centric, interactive, efficient, and effective method to train busy professionals. Many of the faculty development needs of clinical neonatologists can be met by participating in simulation-based activities that focus on technical skills, teamwork, leadership, communication, and patient safety.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Electronic address: frenchh@email.chop.edu.
authors.forename: Heather M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: French
authors.affiliation: Center for Simulation, Advanced Education, and Innovation, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Division of Simulation, Department of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
authors.forename: Roberta L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hales
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009359:Neonatology / Q000193:education; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation