WISER - Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research

WISER - Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research The Medical Simulation Center for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.

The Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) is a world class multidisciplinary training and research facility. WISER is an institute of the University of Pittsburgh with a mission to conduct research and training programs utilizing simulation based education to provide a safer environment for patients of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and its affiliates.

Congrats to our Katie Mozelewski, one of our simulation specialists, on passing her CHSOS exam! We are so proud of Katie...
08/26/2026

Congrats to our Katie Mozelewski, one of our simulation specialists, on passing her CHSOS exam! We are so proud of Katie for her months of studying and hard work that led her here. Please join us in celebrating Katie becoming a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist! 🎉

Our team was hard at work last week setting up the simulation lab at the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at Altoona. We set...
08/25/2026

Our team was hard at work last week setting up the simulation lab at the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at Altoona. We set up two medical education theaters, or MET rooms, and two control rooms. Thanks to Matt, Kim, Elliott, Jim L., and Jim C. for all of your efforts!

Did you know that TechSim is always available? You can register online at any time! A course aligned with the CHSOS Exam...
08/20/2026

Did you know that TechSim is always available? You can register online at any time! A course aligned with the CHSOS Exam Blueprint, TechSim has flexible course options offered both in-person and online. To register, or for more information on how to schedule your TechSim in-person, visit us at www.wisersimulation.org, or email us at [email protected]!

08/19/2026

Following up from yesterday, if you guessed that our team was printing a suture trainer mold, you were correct! At WISER these trainers provide valuable hands-on practice to refine suturing techniques on reusable, realistic tissue models. This trainer specifically consists of two layers with a flesh-colored epidermis and a red-colored dermis.

By making these in-house, using molds from our 3d printer, we ensure that our suture trainers are not overused, providing the best experience for learners. Producing these trainers internally allows for customization when needed and is also less costly than purchasing from suppliers.

08/18/2026

WISER is using a 3D printer to improve simulation education. Our team is working on something right now! Do you think it's a suture trainer or ultrasound trainer??

Comment below with your vote and we'll follow up this week with the answer and how it will improve the experience of our learners.

This is the first in a series that will explain the variety of services at WISER. This week, learn about our Administrat...
08/14/2026

This is the first in a series that will explain the variety of services at WISER. This week, learn about our Administrative Support team and how they are here to help you!

Please join us in welcoming Margaret Gerlach, our new Educational Development Coordinator. Margaret is a Carnegie Mellon...
08/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Margaret Gerlach, our new Educational Development Coordinator. Margaret is a Carnegie Mellon graduate and a fluent French speaker. We are happy to have her on our team!

RxPlore is an immersive summer camp experience for rising High School Juniors and Seniors to learn about the profession ...
08/12/2026

RxPlore is an immersive summer camp experience for rising High School Juniors and Seniors to learn about the profession of pharmacy.

Congratulations to our very own Kim Mitchell on her promotion to the Director of Information Technology! Kim will be tak...
08/11/2026

Congratulations to our very own Kim Mitchell on her promotion to the Director of Information Technology! Kim will be taking over for John Lutz, who celebrated his retirement last week. We are so excited to have Kim take on this role, and can't wait to see what's in store for her!

Today marks the retirement of John Lutz! John has been with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology si...
08/06/2026

Today marks the retirement of John Lutz! John has been with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology since 1985, and with WISER since 2001 as our Director of Information Technology and the architect of our Simulation Information Management System (SIMS).

For twenty-five years you made WISER a better place to be, and we're going to miss you! Enjoy volunteering and spending time with your family. Congratulations and best wishes on your new adventures!

Comment below if you have a message for John!

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