Overview
The Simulation and Advanced Skills Center (SASC) at Cleveland Clinic sponsors a three-tiered simulation training program, which offers different opportunities and experiences based on the interests and goals of the applicant. These programs are the Simulation Research Fellowship, the Simulation Education Fellowship, and the Simulation Facilitator Elective. The overall mission of these programs is to develop leaders with vision, knowledge, and commitment to implement simulation-based training strategies with the aim to improve healthcare for patients at Cleveland Clinic.
- Simulation Research Fellowship: This program is a two-year, project-based, longitudinal experience focused on developing excellence in the areas of teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and simulation research.
- Simulation Education Fellowship: This program is a one-year, project-based, longitudinal experience focused on developing excellence in the areas of teaching, assessment, and curriculum development.
- Simulation Facilitator Elective: This program is a six-month commitment that identifies areas of growth, works towards common goals through formal and informal observation & feedback sessions, and supports the mentee with various resources.
Now accepting applications for 2026-2027! Open to full-time Cleveland Clinic employees. Please contact higgine@ccf.org for information on how to apply.
Research Fellowship Alumni
Darlene Lobel, MD (2016-2018)
Optimization of Simulation-Based and Live Surgical Training in Neurosurgery
Ibrahim Sammour, MD (2017-2019)
Simulation-Based Teaching of Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation, and Evaluation of Ventilator Breath Delivery Mechanics in a BPD Lung Model
Nirosshan Thiruchelvam, MD (2018-2020)
Simulation vs. Traditional Training on Mechanical Ventilation for Medical Residents
Sofya Asfaw, MD (2019-2021)
In-Situ Simulation for Multidisciplinary Education and Preparedness in Trauma
Mohamad Chaaban, MD (2020-2022)
Developing a Structured Endoscopic Sinus and Skull-Based Surgery Curriculum Using 3D Printing and Augmented Reality Technology
Education Fellowship Alumni
Deb Kangisser, PA-C (2019-2020)
Transitional Hybrid Simulation Training for Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses in Perioperative Medicine
Hiba Ghandour, MD (2020-2021)
Design of a High-Fidelity Cardiac Transplantation Simulator as Part of the Development of a Multidisciplinary Cardiac Transplantation Curriculum
Catherine Hassett, DO (2021-2022)
Implementation of a Pre-Neurology Bootcamp: A Simulation-Model Based Approach
Lacey Hood, PA-C (2022-2023)
In-Situ Simulation for Multidisciplinary Education and Preparedness in Trauma
Lauren Moore, MD (2022-2023)
High Yield, Low Opportunity: A Case-Based Course for Critical Care Providers on Important but Rare Procedures Using High-Fidelity Simulation
Marina Freiberg, MD (2023-2024)
A Mechanical Ventilation Curriculum for Emergency Medicine Residents
Eileen Nelson, ACNP-BC (2023-2024)
Imaging APP Transition to Practice: Developing Proceduralist Skill Set Using Simulation
