Stephanie Stapleton, MD

I am the Director of Emergency Medicine Simulation at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. I have served on the Simulation Academy in multiple capacities over the last 7 years. I began as Vice Chair of the Research & Scholarship Subcommittee since its inception, then elected to the Executive Committee position of Vice President of Research & Scholarship. I serve as Treasurer this year. This has allowed me to see how the Simulation Academy and SAEM works from the ground up. The mentorship, collaboration, and the building of a scholarly community is what keeps me excited and is why I am running for President.

During my time on the Executive Committee, I have focused on building and supporting an accessible simulation research community, creating scholarship and funding opportunities, and connecting with other research groups. This work has resulted in a new ABEM certifying exam curriculum, multiple publications, a new Just-In-Time Award for promising simulation research projects, a new grant application guide, and collaborations with the SAEM Research Committee and INSPIRE. These projects required goal-oriented and communicative leadership while maintaining a collaborative approach.

I am running for President to further support and grow our community and elevate our professional standings. I will continue to work within our academy to create a collaborative and inquisitive culture that explores and advances the simulation world. I will continue to work with other committees and groups to strengthen our organizational opportunities and create mutually beneficial products. Let’s advance our CVs but have fun doing it!