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Simulus 11

11th Annual Conference of

PediSTARS India

Venue:

Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA),
Bangalore

Date:

21st - 23rd August 2026

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About SIMULUS

SIMULUS is the flagship annual conference of PediSTARS India dedicated to advancing healthcare simulation, medical education, and patient safety.

The conference serves as a national platform where clinicians, educators, and simulation professionals collaborate to share innovations, research insights, and best practices in simulation-based training.

SIMULUS promotes the integration of simulation into clinical education to improve team performance, crisis management, and patient outcomes.

The theme of SIMULUS 11 focuses on:

Innovation

Introducing new simulation technologies and teaching methodologies.

Contextualisation

Adapting simulation practices to real-world clinical environments.

Accreditation

Ensuring quality and standards in simulation-based education.

Through expert-led sessions and immersive workshops, SIMULUS 11 aims to empower healthcare professionals to build safer healthcare systems through simulation.

ABOUT VASA

Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA)

Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) is
South East Asia’s largest and most advanced multidisciplinary healthcare simulation centre, committed to transforming medical education and patient safety training.

Spread across 42,000 sq. ft. of advanced simulation infrastructure, VASA provides an immersive
environment where healthcare professionals can train in realistic clinical scenarios without risk to patients.

The centre integrates advanced technology, innovative teaching methodologies, and international standards to enhance clinical competence and teamwork.

Key Features

42,000 sq. ft. world-class simulation facility

15 specialized high-fidelity simulation zones

Apartment and ambulance simulation units

Fully equipped ICU, Operation Theatre, and Neonatal Simulation Units

VR-enabled immersive training environments

Capacity to conduct 10 parallel workshops

Surgical simulation and procedural skills labs

AHA Authorised Training Centre

Advanced USG & OSCE training suites

VASA serves as a regional hub for simulation-based training, supporting healthcare professionals and institutions across India and South East Asia.

ABOUT PEDISTARS INDIA

PediSTARS India (Paediatric Simulation Training and Research Society of India) was founded in August 2013 to promote the integration of simulation-based learning in paediatric healthcare and medical education.

The organisation has been instrumental in building a strong national network of clinicians, educators, and simulation experts committed to improving healthcare training and patient safety.

Key Contributions

Promoting simulation-based paediatric emergency training

Building a nationwide network of simulation educators

Advancing innovation in paediatric healthcare education

Conducting the annual SIMULUS conference

Supporting research in healthcare simulation

Through these initiatives, PediSTARS continues to strengthen simulation-based medical education across India.

Join the Premier Healthcare Simulation Conference – SIMULUS 11

SIMULUS 11 Programme Structure

21st & 22nd Aug 2026

Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

Overview

Interactive training programme for healthcare educators in simulation-based education.

Highlights
  • Scenario design
  • Debriefing techniques
  • Assessment strategies
  • Hands-on learning

22nd Aug 2026

Pre-Conference Workshops

Overview

Speciality-focused workshops offering practical and simulation-based learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Live demonstrations
  • Skill stations
  • Expert-led sessions

22nd & 23rd Aug 2026

SimWARS

 Overview

Simulation-based competitive clinical challenges for multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Highlights
  • Live simulation rounds
  • Team-based challenges
  • Emergency scenarios
  • Expert feedback

23rd Aug 2026

Main Conference

 Overview

Academic platform featuring experts, research, and innovations in healthcare simulation.

Highlights
  • Keynote sessions
  • Panel discussions
  • Research presentations
  • Networking opportunities
STEP – Simulation Training in Emergency Paediatrics

STEP – Simulation Training in Emergency Paediatrics

Develop essential skills in managing paediatric emergencies through realistic, simulation-based training scenarios designed to improve rapid decision-making and clinical confidence.

NeoSIM – Neonatal Emergency Simulation

NeoSIM – Neonatal Emergency Simulation

Enhance your expertise in neonatal emergency care using high-fidelity simulation scenarios that focus on critical neonatal resuscitation and stabilisation techniques.

Trauma Simulation Workshop

Trauma Simulation Workshop

Learn systematic trauma management through immersive simulation scenarios that strengthen clinical assessment, teamwork, and crisis response skills.

SNAP – Simulation for Nurses in Acute care Practice

SNAP – Simulation for Nurses in Acute care Practice

A dedicated workshop designed to enhance the clinical skills, decision-making, and teamwork of nurses and allied healthcare professionals through simulation-based training.

SIM Ventilation Workshop

SIM Ventilation Workshop

Gain practical knowledge of advanced ventilation strategies and management techniques through simulation-driven learning and guided expert instruction.

CBME Workshop – Simulation Integration in Competency-Based Medical Education

CBME Workshop – Simulation Integration in Competency-Based Medical Education

Learn how to effectively integrate simulation into competency-based medical education to enhance clinical learning and assessment strategies.

SimPACT – Simulation by Impact

SimPACT – Simulation by Impact

Explore how simulation can be used as a powerful tool for improving healthcare quality, patient safety, and system performance.

Paediatric SIMWARS

Paediatric SIMWARS

Experience the thrill of high-stakes clinical simulations as interdisciplinary teams compete to demonstrate excellence in clinical decision-making, teamwork, and crisis management.

Event Schedule

The Faculty Development Program in Simulation is designed for healthcare educators, clinicians, and trainers who wish to develop expertise in simulation-based education.

Participants will learn how to design, conduct, and evaluate simulation-based training programs.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

  • Understand the role of simulation in healthcare education
  • Apply principles of adult learning in simulation training
  • Implement Crisis Resource Management (CRM)
  • Design simulation curricula and clinical scenarios
  • Conduct effective simulation sessions
  • Facilitate structured debriefing
  • Develop cost-effective simulation programs

This program is ideal for:

  • Medical faculty
  • Simulation educators
  • Clinicians
  • Healthcare trainers
  • Step into the future of healthcare training with simulation-based workshops.
  • Interactive hands-on sessions such as NeoSIM, STEP, SIMPACT, SimVent, SNAP and CBME provide practical exposure in a dynamic learning environment.
  • Enhance communication, critical thinking, and procedural confidence through experiential education.
  • Empowering healthcare professionals through immersive simulation learning.

The SIMULUS 11 Conference Day brings together leading clinicians, simulation educators, and healthcare professionals for a day of knowledge sharing and collaboration in healthcare simulation.

The conference will feature keynote lectures, expert talks, and panel discussions by distinguished national and international faculty, focusing on innovations, research, and best practices in simulation-based medical education. Participants will gain valuable insights into how simulation can enhance clinical competence, teamwork, crisis management, and patient safety.

Conference Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by national and international experts
  • Panel discussions on emerging trends in healthcare simulation
  • Insights into innovations in simulation-based medical education
  • Knowledge sharing on improving patient safety through simulation
  • Networking opportunities with clinicians, educators, and simulation professionals
  • Interactive discussions and experience sharing from leading institutions

The conference provides an excellent platform to learn, collaborate, and explore the future of healthcare simulation.

SIMWARS – Simulation Competition

SIMWARS is an exciting simulation-based competition where interdisciplinary teams compete in high-intensity clinical simulation scenarios.

Participants demonstrate their abilities in:

  • Clinical decision making
  • Crisis resource management
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Communication in emergencies

Teams are evaluated by expert faculty based on performance, teamwork, and patient management strategies.

SIMWARS provides a dynamic learning experience while showcasing excellence in simulation training.

11th Annual Conference of PediSTARS India 


Who’s Speaking

International Faculty

Dr. VINAY NADKARNI

Dr. MIKE SHEPHERD

Dr. PETER WEINSTOCK

Dr. ANNE ADES

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