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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

‘Simulation Boot Camp’ Boosts Confidence Of First-Year Anesthesia Residents

Washington—Only three weeks into orientation, anesthesiology residents at Johns Hopkins are already engaged in high-fidelity simulations of the medical emergencies they will soon encounter in the real world. Known as “Simulation Boot Camp,” this weeklong curriculum is designed to reinforce basic anesthesia skills, independence, communication and when to seek help.

The training program may sound stressful, but according to investigators, it’s also effective. Data collected