Kimberly Schertzer, MD, MS

My name is Kimberly Schertzer, and I am excited to run for Secretary of the Simulation Academy. I bring a longstanding commitment to simulation-based education, beginning with my training as a Stanford Simulation Fellow (2009) and including a Master’s in Healthcare Simulation from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2021). I am currently the Simulation Director and Simulation Fellowship Director for Stanford Emergency Medicine. My simulation research focuses on procedural skill development and skill decay, work that reinforces my dedication to advancing high-quality, evidence-based simulation practice.

I previously served on the Simulation Academy Executive Committee as a Member-at-Large, and I’m energized by the opportunity to return. Following my earlier term, I led the development of the SAEM simulation fellowship approval pathway, collaborating closely with both the Sim Academy Executive Committee and the SAEM Fellowship Approval Committee. This work involved defining fellowship standards, navigating differing viewpoints, and ensuring a clear and unified application for programs nationwide. I now serve as Simulation Subcommittee Chair for the SAEM Fellowship Approval Committee, continuing to advocate for high-quality simulation training across EM.

I am running for Secretary because I believe deeply in the mission of the Simulation Academy and want to help continue the momentum, transparency, and member-focused communication that the Executive Committee has championed. I will bring a fresh perspective, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to ensuring every member feels informed, represented, and heard.