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Sylvia Merino, MBA, MPH, serves as Director, Simulation at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. In this role, she supports faculty from preclinical, clinical, and interprofessional programs by planning and implementation of simulation-based learning events. Her work focuses on creating realistic scenarios and practice sessions utilizing high fidelity simulators and procedural task trainers. She oversees simulation operations that bridge student learning from formative experience to competency based final evaluation and assessment. In addition to her Director role, Merino serves as an Instructor in the Department of Medical Education with expertise in facilitation and student debriefing of immersive active learning and facilitates the selection and integration of new simulation technologies.
Bio
Career Highlights:
Founding Director of Simulation, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Manager of Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
Head of Learning Resources Division and TLC Computer Lab in the Biomedical Library, University of California at Los Angeles
Instruction Development Manager, Anderson School of Management, University of California at Los Angeles
Accountant/Plan Analyst, Cambria Group, Independent Physician Association Management Garden
Instructor, Master of Health Administration Program, Chapman University, CA
Education:
BA in Biology, MBA in Finance, and MPH in Health Services Management: University of California at Los Angeles
Honors & Awards:
National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation
President, Student Health Services Representative Committee, University of California at Los Angeles
Treasurer, Alpha Gamma Delta Society, University of California at Los Angeles
Boards, Advisory Committees, and Professional Memberships:
Ambassador, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (2015-present)
Member, Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (2012-present)
Member, Society for Simulation in Healthcare (2012-present)
Member, Association of American Medical Colleges (1998-present)
Member, Computer Resources in Medical Education (1998-present)
Member, Educause (1998-present)
Member, American Society for Training and Development (2006-2015)
Member, American Medical Informatics Association (1998-2007)