Janice Shin-Kim, MD

I am the director of emergency medicine simulation at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, where I oversee simulation-based education across different hospital sites and lead faculty development initiatives. My simulation journey began in medical school, when I first participated as an actor in a faculty development program. It continued through my roles as a chief resident at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital and simulation fellow at NYU/Bellevue Hospital. These experiences deepened my passion and curiosity for simulation, medical education, and patient safety. My current simulation endeavors include simulation-based faculty development, in-situ simulation, and virtual simulation curricula focused on empathy and professionalism.

Within the SAEM Simulation Academy, I have been an active member and currently serve as the organizer of the SAEM SIMposium, reflecting my commitment to building a community that values inclusion, collaboration, and educational excellence. This work has prepared me to take on a broader leadership role, and I plan to apply my skills in communication, creativity, and organization to build a stronger community of simulationists.

If elected to serve as the Vice President of Education, I would like to focus on these key priorities:

• Facilitate the dissemination of high-impact simulation innovations through workshops, scholarly collaborations, and the SAEM SIMposium
• Cultivate opportunities for ongoing professional growth among simulationists
• Promote scholarship in simulation-based education, faculty development, and innovations
• Foster partnerships across academies and interest groups to amplify the mission of the Simulation Academy within SAEM

I believe in the power of simulation to transform education and patient care, and I am deeply committed to the mission of the Simulation Academy. I would be honored to serve in this role, bringing my experience, passion, and collaborative leadership to strengthen our community of simulationists in emergency medicine.