EVMS faculty member to lead prestigious simulation organization
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) recently installed Bob Armstrong, Executive Director of the EVMS Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning, as President.
Mr. Armstrong is the first simulation technologist to lead the organization.
“It is truly an honor to be given this responsibility,” says Mr. Armstrong. “As the 15th President of the Society, I know I stand on the shoulders of those passionate and committed healthcare practitioners who helped to shape this international community.”
“I look forward to serving the members of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare throughout 2020, as I will be focusing on developing an expanded strategic vision for the Society, establishing new opportunities to grow the value of the Society for members, and enhancing how we collaborate with other organizations and institutions across the globe.”
SSH seeks to improve performance and reduce errors in patient care through the use of simulation. Established in 2004 by professionals using simulation for education, testing and research in health care, SSH membership includes physicians, nurses, allied health and paramedical personnel, researchers, educators and developers from around the globe. SSH fosters the improvement and application of simulation–based modalities such as human patient simulators, virtual reality, standardized patients and task trainers.
“I look forward to serving the members of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare throughout 2020," says Mr. Armstrong. "I will be focusing on developing an expanded strategic vision for the Society, establishing new opportunities to grow the value of the Society for members, and enhancing how we collaborate with other organizations and institutions across the globe.”