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The VAST SIMposium got off to a strong start with great enthusiasm from the 60 participants. The day included a 'getting-to-know-you' exercise where people switched chairs to meet their colleagues, introduction to the VAST FORM, and practicing running and debriefing scenarios.

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Participants from 21 countries are all heading to Nairobi, Kenya to begin the VAST Simposium. Here are some of the course materials ready for transport. @wfsaorg @DalAnesthesia @DalMedSchool @SAFE_courses @Rwandanesthesia

VAST's study was published! "This study highlights the capacity for collaborative research and multidirectional knowledge sharing to develop new insights, advancing knowledge within our global simulation community." shorturl.at/n9YGF @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @DalAnesthesia

The team at VAST is excited for our upcoming SIMposium in Kenya beginning October 23rd! We are expecting over 60 people from 21 countries, with representation from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. (Picture from SIMposium Rwanda 2022)

@VASTlearning collaborating together with @RBCRwanda, @ZiplineRwadan and @ISBTCO to add the first Massive Hemorrhage Protocol simulation for PPH management to transfusion medicine education in Rwanda. @TerriSkeltonCAN @wfsaorg @DalAnesthesia @ASALifeline

That's a wrap on the first ever #VAST course in #Mongolia! What a successful start to Mongolia's VAST journey! A huge congratulations to our volunteers and our deepest gratitude to the Mongolian National University. @num_edu @ASA_Australia @ANZCA @wfsaorg @scwhynot

An incredible #VAST Instructors Course (IC) took place in April in #Mexico City! Thank you to everyone who made it such a huge success! #mededucation #simulation #anaesthesia #pain #globalhealth @wfsaorg @SAFE_courses @CAS_IEF @ASAGlobal @DalAnesthesia

Upcoming #VASTCourse: Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, #India on June 14-16, 2024. See flyer for details! @wfsaorg @ISANHQ @CAS_IEF @SAFE_courses

VAST Instructor Course in #Mexico City has commenced! A big thank you and congratulations to all who took part in making this happen! #VAST #mededucation #simulation #anesthesia #learning

@VaibhaviUpadhye did an excellent job presenting about @VASTLearning Wellbeing (VW)! Summary: - VW grew naturally from VAST simulation for teams - non-technical skills training improves communication and cohesiveness - VW focuses on personal and organizational behaviour change

Congrats to the team in Bukavu, #DRC on their successful completion of the #VAST Course and VAST #Wellbeing ! Their VAST journey has just begun; we cannot wait to see what else is in store for them! @wfsaorg @PainRwanda @SmileTrainAfric @SAFE_courses @CAS_IEF @Anesthesia_UR

VAST Foundation Year is well underway at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University in Pune, #India! Participants and facilitators are having a wonderful time, fully emersed in this learning experience! @wfsaorg @SAFE_courses @ASA_Australia @CAS_IEF

The first #VAST course of 2024 is in the books! Congrats to the team in Hyderabad, #India for a successful course! @drgitanath @vibnaik @sailuk78 @SAFE_courses @wfsaorg @CAS_IEF @ASAGlobal @DalAnesthesia @ASA_Australia

If you’re interested in participating in or implementing VAST Wellbeing, We will be delivering an abbreviated version and a session on implementation at #WCA2024 @wfsawca

VAST Well-being includes many interactive group discussions and presentations on Personal and organizational factors Behavioural and organizational change strategies.