The Kids Come to METI
Today was “Bring Your Kids to Work” day at METI. Over 130 kids descended on the METI offices for a fun filled day. As well as having an opportunity to see some of the simulators in action and being built, there were movies, goody bags and of course pizza to be had too. Thanks to Human Resources for organizing another successful Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
Coming to a location near you!
Spring is in the air and as the weather warms up METI is hitting the road with a series of regional meetings, including Simulation Days and Regional HPSN Meetings!
At METI Simulation Days, potential and existing METI users are able to learn about our new products and educational tools, spend hands-on time with our simulators, and learn how nearby institutions are integrating simulation into their curriculum. Please join us for the following upcoming SimDays:
•Charlotte, NC. Queen’s University-May 9
•Phoenix, AZ. St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Ctr.–May 19-20
•Indian Valley, CA (Bay Area). Marin Simulation Center, Indian Valley campus–May 28
•Richmond, VA. Virginia Commonwealth Univ.–May 30
•Northbrook, IL. American College of Chest Physicians–June 9-10
•Little Rock, AR. Hilton Little Rock–June 27 & 28
•Dallas, TX. Texas Woman’s University–July 11
Regional HPSN meetings provide an opportunity for all members of the METI family to come together and network with each other, to find out new and exciting ways to utilize simulation, as well as deepen their knowledge and simulation skills. Click below for more information on upcoming Regional HPSN meetings.
iStan does the twist in New Hampshire
On April 5th, Concord Hospital in New Hampshire held it’s annual themed benefit. The theme was 1950s American Bandstand and the event was held in support of the Forrest D. McKerley Simulation and Education Center’s purchase of an iStan. The event was a rockin’ success and the hospital raised close to $100,000! We would like to thank Concord Hospital for allowing us to be a part of this exciting event!
HPSN08 Video Highlights online
The highlights video of the HPSN08 conference is now posted online on the HPSN annual meeting webpage – see the link below. If you were at the conference there’s a chance you may have made it onto the video. If not, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of what made this year such an incredible event – and hopefully make plans to be there next year. Registration is already open for HPSN09!
- HPSN08 Highlights Video
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Wired Magazine features METI's HPS
This week, Wired Magazine ran a story on its website about the US Navy Trauma Training Center and the training that medical staff in the military go through before they are deployed in war-torn areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The center uses METI patient simulators, in particular the HPS, and the article has a great photo gallery and a behind-the-scenes tour of the HPS simulator being used for training. Click on the link below to jump to the article.