@Sim_ForLife

We implement simulation based educational modalities with the aim of improving maternal,newborn and child outcomes in Africa. Hands on practice to save lives.

 Mbarara, Uganda
mustsimulationcenter.ac.ug
Joined April 2018
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WE were welcomed to Moi University to conduct two Faculty Development Courses in Medical Simulation in Eldoret, Kenya. This partnership involves 8 institutions in Kenya and Uganda. @MoiUniversityKe , @MbararaUST
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Earlier today, the five-day Simulation for Life Foundations training commenced at @MbararaUST This event brought together students from Aga Khan University in Nairobi, @MoiUniversity_ in Eldoret, Gertrude's Institute of Child Health and Research, and the host institution, MUST.
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Dr. Data Santarino gave a presentation on an introduction to simulation-based learning. He stated that the aim of this training was to foster collaboration and collectively drive the simulation agenda forward. He tackled the theory behind simulation, teamwork in simulation, critical elements of simulation, and the design of simulation sessions.
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Dr. Omolo Ronald facilitated a teamwork and cooperation session where the students collaborated to build paper chains.
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Dr. Flavia delved into the core principles of simulation theory, providing the participants with a robust foundation. She expertly guided them through the theoretical concepts to practical, hands-on learning experiences. This approach fostered a deeper understanding of simulation's role in medical education and skill development
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The participants were then taken through a debriefing session following a simulation scenario.
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They were divided into teams with Dr. Data Santarino, the director of the Simulation for Life project, Amon Nimusiima, the Faculty Development Officer, Dr. Omollo Ronald, the Faculty Development Officer, and Dr. Flavia Tumwebaze, the Faculty Development Coordinator, serving as team leads.
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Day 04 of Data Analysis workshop @CamtechUganda Participants mastered various Stata commands and learned the essentials of variable formatting. Excited to see how these new skills will enhance our projects! #DataAnalysis #Stata
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So ready to innovate on the 9th @CamtechUganda MedTech Hack-a-thon. "Everyone is already a winner" says Dr. Medard Twinamastiko (PhD) #EquitableHealthCareHack
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Carol Fidel Tusingwire 💫
@CharolFhidhel28 Oct 2023
Replying to @CamtechUganda
@CamtechUganda on top of many other Hackathons it organises monthly, has also been putting together these MedTech Hackathons annually, and this is the 9th. The theme this is:- “Leveraging Innovation to Achieve Equitable and Sustainable Healthcare.” #EquitableHealthCareHack
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Mbarara University
@MbararaUST28 Oct 2023
Today marks the 2nd day of the @CamtechUganda MedTech Hack-a-thon. Its time to bring out all the brilliant ideas that will solve the many challenges in our Healthcare system #EquitableHealthCareHack
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“As CAMTech Uganda, our desire is to not only spearhead a regional hub for innovations but to inspire other institutions to create solutions that complement areas where we may not be fully present” - Dr. Data Santorino, Country manager @CamtechUganda #EquitableHealthCareHack
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“The starting point for innovating relevant MedTech healthcare solutions is having appropriate internet infrastructure. As @NITAUganda1 , we seek to spread internet connectivity across all healthcare centers across Uganda” - Mr. Michael Newman, NITA-U #EquitableHealthCareHack
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Don’t miss the chance to learn from maternal experts about the bundle approach to comprehensive PPH control​ @FIGO2023.
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Brief on how the Utstein process on medical simulation and newborn care. #Sim4lifeSymposium2023
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Thanks to @ELMAPhilanthro Foundation for supporting the #Sim4lifeSymposium2023.
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Recap of #Sim4lifeSymposium2023 Day 1. Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, thank you for implementing the @Sim_ForLife programmes in Tanzania.
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Prof. Emeritus Neonatology, Douglas Donald. He is interested in KMC and saving newborn lives. #Sim4lifeSymposium2023
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Ms. Sheilah Ninye the International Relations Officer at MUST appreciates partner and funders for the #Sim4lifeSymposium2023.
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She disclosed that there is a need for @Sim_ForLife to partner with the @MinofHealthUG and @Educ_SportsUg to see that simulations are incorporated into the learning system to help medical students. #Sim4lifeSymposium2023.
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