iStan and METIman in action at Cape Fear Community College

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:43:00 -0500

North Carolina's Wilmington Star News recently published an excellent feature on the medical simulation training offered at the area's Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) for their EMS, nursing and anatomy students. CFCC use both METIman and iStan simulators in their current program, which were purchased with the help of a grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation. They are hoping to add more simulators in the future with plans to create a two floor Simulation Center and virtual hospital.

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And the winner is....

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:19:00 -0500

Throughout the HPSN10 conference attendees were able to take part in a daily prize drawing held at the METI café. Winners got to take home a $25 giftcard and a variety of METI giveaways. Congratulations to all the winners!

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Lou Oberndorf is named UF Honorary Alumnus at HPSN10

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:17:00 -0500

One of the highlights of the HPSN conference this year was when keynote panelist and Dean of the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine, Michael Good, MD, presented Lou Oberndorf, Chairman and CEO of METI, with an Honorary Alumnus Award by unanimous vote from the UF Alumni Association, at the end of Tuesday's opening session.

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Linebacker Stan makes it to HPSN10

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:24:00 -0500

University of South Florida's workshop "Linebacker Stan: On-Field Care of the Spine Injured Athlete" was a huge hit on day one of HPSN10.

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HPSN10 Keynote Panel

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:14:00 -0500

The opening session on day one of HPSN 10 featured a special panel discussion on the METI Learning Revolution theme and the impact the METI Family has had on health care education. The panel also paid tribute to Lou Oberndorf for his leadership and vision as METI's founder. The members of the panel, who have played significant roles in the company's development since its inception, included: Ed Martin, MD, Rear Admiral (Ret), US Public Health Service and Chairman Emeritus, Martin, Blanck & Associates (Panel Chair); Michael Good, MD, Dean, College of Medicine at the University of Florida and inventor of the Human Patient Simulator; Patricia Ann Holden-Huchton RN, DSN, CNE, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University; Major General John Parker, MD, FACS, FCCP, Medical Corps, United States Army (ret); and Mike Lamacchia, Vice President, Education and Research, Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) who stood in for Greg Powell, President and CEO of STARS who was unable to attend.

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Lou Oberndorf kicks off HPSN10

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:18:00 -0500

This morning's general session kicked off with a keynote address by METI's Chairman and CEO, Lou Oberndorf. The theme of the keynote was the METI Learning Revolution, looking back at the achievements of the METI Family over the last 13 years and also looking forward to the future of medical simulation and health care education.

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HPSN10 set-up is under way

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:42:00 -0500

With day one of HPSN, Pre-conference Training Day beginning today, METI continues setting up the product showcase and rest of the conference. Keep checking the blog for more information on what's taking place at HPSN10!

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HPSN Newsletter now available online

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:11:00 -0500

The Winter Edition of HPSN News is now available online. Check out this exciting issue which includes Lou Oberndorf announcing July 2010 transition plans, a special tribute to Lou at HPSN10, METI Cup 2009 highlights, iStan with Müse debuting at HPSN10 and much more!

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eDose featured in February’s Military Medical Technology (MMT) magazine

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:18:00 -0500

METI's drug dosage calculation learning tool, eDose, was featured in this month's issue of Military Medical Magazine, MMT, in an article about the latest virtual reality medical training applications.

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METI founder, CEO and Chairman, Lou Oberndorf announces July 2010 transition plans.

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:18:00 -0500

Lou Oberndorf, founder, CEO and Chairman, announced today that he will complete the succession plan that began in July of 2009 when he appointed Michael Bernstein President. Effective July 1, 2010, Bernstein will assume the role of CEO and Oberndorf will remain Chairman where he will continue to focus on corporate development, M&A, strategic partnerships and overseeing the strategy and growth of METI. Join us at HPSN10 to celebrate Lou's 14 years of leadership, the achievements and explosive growth of METI, and the tremendous contributions to patient safety and saving lives.

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