Innovation | Contextualization | Accreditation
Venue- Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA), Bangalore.
21st – 23rd August 2026
Countdown to SIMULUS 11
Advancing Excellence in Healthcare Simulation
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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
- Contextualization – 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) 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.
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
- Capacity to conduct 10 parallel workshops
- Fully equipped ICU, Operation Theatre, and Neonatal Simulation Units
- Advanced USG & OSCE training suites
- Surgical simulation and procedural skills labs
- VR-enabled immersive training environments
- Apartment and ambulance simulation units
- AHA Authorised Training Centre
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 (Pediatric Simulation Training and Research Society of India) was founded in August 2013 to promote the integration of simulation-based learning in pediatric healthcare and medical education.
The organization 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 pediatric emergency training
- Supporting research in healthcare simulation
- Building a nationwide network of simulation educators
- Advancing innovation in pediatric healthcare education
- Conducting the annual SIMULUS conference
Through these initiatives, PediSTARS continues to strengthen simulation- based medical education across India.
Join the Premier Healthcare Simulation Conference – SIMULUS 11
SIMULUS 11 Program Structure
21st & 22nd August 2026
Faculty Development Program (FDP)
A comprehensive program designed to train healthcare educators in simulation-based education.
Pre-Conference Simulation Workshops
Hands-on immersive workshops focused on different clinical areas and simulation methodologies.
23rd August 2026
Main Conference
- Expert keynote sessions
- Panel discussions
- Simulation education insights
- Research presentations
- Networking opportunities
STEP – Simulation Training in Emergency Pediatrics
Develop essential skills in managing pediatric emergencies through realistic, simulation-based training scenarios designed to improve rapid decision-making and clinical confidence.
NeoSIM – Neonatal Emergency Simulation
Enhance your expertise in neonatal emergency care using high-fidelity simulation scenarios that focus on critical neonatal resuscitation and stabilization techniques.
Trauma Simulation Workshop
Learn systematic trauma management through immersive simulation scenarios that strengthen clinical assessment, teamwork, and crisis response skills.
SNAP – Simulation for Nurses & Allied Professionals
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
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
Learn how to effectively integrate simulation into competency-based medical education to enhance clinical learning and assessment strategies.
SimPACT – Quality Improvement by Simulation
Explore how simulation can be used as a powerful tool for improving healthcare quality, patient safety, and system performance.
SIMWARS – Simulation Competition
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
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.
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.
Who’s Speaking
International Faculty
DR. VINAY NADKARNI
DR. MIKE SHEPHERD
DR. PETER WEINSTOCK
Dr. ANNE ADES
Participants
National Speakers
International Speakers
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Testimonials
Our Client Says
- Dr. Girish P Vakrani
The first and best impression of VASA on me is learning the skills through real-time experience. The quality knowledge provided by the expert resource persons and the infrastructure and technology of VASA are mind-boggling. The simulation-based guidance helps in solving critical emergency situations to save lives.
- Dr. Sanjana Rai
The interaction between students and medical professors here at VASA is lively and beneficial. High-tech Simulators here with all advanced features made me to learn new skills. The simulation course was excellent and provided complete knowledge with exposure to real-time complications. I am delighted.
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