ASPE is the international organization for professionals in the field of simulated and standardized patient methodology.

Joined September 2011
The energy of conference doesn’t have to end in St. Louis. Join ASPE President Amelia Wallace for One Big Debrief to reflect, connect, and turn ideas from ASPE 2026 into what comes next. 📷 Aug. 3 | 10:30 a.m. ET Register here or at the link in bio: tr.ee/TiJeR-_slz
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Congratulations to Dr. Lou Clark on receiving the Outstanding SP Educator of the Year Award from the Association of Standardized Patient Educators in recognition of significant contributions and leadership in human simulation education! 🎉 @ASPE_Tweets @LouClarkartist
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Your daily work is already scholarly. Join Kevin Hobbs, MA, Nicole Heneveld, MFA, Karen Szauter, MD, Christina Wise, MAHP, and Kuan Xing, PhD, to explore how SP educators can turn everyday practice into scholarship and leadership. tr.ee/TiJeR-_slz
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SPs bring more than role portrayal. They bring lived experience, simulation expertise, and essential insight into equitable care. Join Leah Burt and Bob Kiser on July 20 to explore the Lead-Dx co-design framework. Register here tr.ee/TiJeR-_slz
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Join us for Part 2 of ToWanda The Halls, as Towanda Underdue continues the conversation with some of our amazing sponsors at #ASPE2026!
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Join us for Part 1 of ToWanda The Halls, as Towanda Underdue checks in with some of our amazing sponsors at #ASPE2026!
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Congratulations to Marie-Claude Boulet from the Université de Lausanne, recipient of an ASPE Fund scholarship! Follow her journey to #ASPE2026 — we hope the conference was an incredible experience!
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Tuesday's plenary invited us to look beyond what learners do, and into how they think. Thank you, Pedro Cartaxo Cintra, for grounding simulation in metacognition, patient safety, and human-centered care. #ASPE2026
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What does human connection ask of us in the age of AI? Mondays Plenary Presentation invited us to think together about trust, reciprocity, and the future of SP methodology. #ASPE2026 Ahreum Lim Brian Gin Ananya Gangopadhyaya Laura McKenzie Bob Kiser Kuan Xing
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Now published in the Journal of Healthcare Simulation! 68 Authors featured in this open-access scholarship advancing SP methodology worldwide. And this is just the beginning—more publication opportunities are coming soon. johs.org.uk/article/doi/10.5…
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What was your biggest take away from the Past Presidents Panel on Day 1? #ASPE2026 Shawn Galin Valerie Fulmer Karen Lewis Tamara Owens Gail Furman Lou Clark
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Thank you to our 2026 ASPE Annual Conference sponsors and exhibitors. Your support helps make this gathering possible, and we are grateful to connect in St. Louis. #ASPE2026
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Want to grow your research skills at ASPE? The G&R Scholars Certificate Program offers a structured path through scholarship, grants, presentations, and publication skills. Watch the full video to learn how to earn yours. tr.ee/TsFlac2oky
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Conference week is here, and there’s still time to register for a Pre-Conference Workshop. From SP methodology and research to leadership and Standards of Best Practice, these sessions go deeper than a conference presentation ever can. tr.ee/lVUxh-GJIz #aspe2026
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Heading to your first ASPE Conference? Join us June 17 for a Zoom Q&A with conference insights, early connections, and tips before St. Louis. Register here: tr.ee/TiJeR-_slz #ASPE2026
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SP methodology has always centered human connection. This #ASPE2026 Plenary Presentation asks what happens when AI enters the conversation, and how we protect trust, reciprocity, and care along the way. See you in St. Louis! tr.ee/GzK-1GoTib
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Thanks to your contributions to the ASPE Fund, two ASPE members will receive complimentary registration and a travel stipend for ASPE 2026. Congratulations to Marie-Claude Boulet & Vanessa Villavicencio!
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New on the ASPE blog: stories of connection, trauma-informed communication, meaningful feedback, & reflective practice across SP education. This month’s articles explore the deeply human work behind simulation! Read more here or at the link in bio: tr.ee/vIL-67mFpL
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Your voice shapes where ASPE is headed. Join the 2026 Virtual Annual Business Meeting to hear updates from the Board and learn about upcoming nominations. | June 8, 3:30–5:00 pm ET | Register via link in bio!
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