Simulation Academy SimWars
The Ultimate Test of Skill, Speed, and Composure!
Think you can handle the pressure? This high-adrenaline, simulation-based competition brings emergency medicine residents together for a live, on-stage showdown like no other. Created and powered by the SAEM Simulation Academy, this event blends education, entertainment, and edge-of-your-seat intensity as teams battle through realistic patient care scenarios—making split-second decisions while the audience watches every pulse, every choice, every moment.
What Makes It Epic
This isn’t just competition—it’s collaboration, creativity, and clinical excellence in action. SimWars is where teamwork meets teaching: participants sharpen their skills while spectators learn from every case, decision, and debrief. Whether you’re competing, coaching, or cheering from the crowd, you’ll experience:
- Real-time learning through high-fidelity simulation
- A front-row seat to diverse clinical reasoning styles
- The thrill of watching top residents perform under pressure
Eight teams of four residents will earn their place in the SimWars spotlight. Who will rise to the top?
Want In?
Ready to put your skills to the test? Submit your lottery entry by March 1, 2026 for a chance to compete! Lottery selection takes place in March, and all entrants will be notified of the results.
Questions?
Contact simulation@saem.org
Brought to you by the SAEM Simulation Academy. The original creator of SimWars. SAEM's SimWars is the premier national simulation competition for emergency medicine residents.
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