Research

Carolinas Simulation Center’s research team conducts both basic and applied research using a variety of techniques. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to advance research in simulation, education, and patient safety. Our team includes expertise in human factors and healthcare communication and has access to a variety of clinical subspecialties and patient care settings.

Research Initiatives Spotlight

Socioeconomic Bias: Impact on Physician Decision Making and Patient Safety

The purpose of this project is to use standardized patient encounters to determine whether physician bias towards patients of varying socioeconomic status exists, and how these biases may impact decision making, treatment, and patient outcomes.

Resident Physician Handoffs

As part of a multidisciplinary collaboration, we are conducting research focused on improving resident education and practices around patient handoffs.

Announcements

Conference(s)

The 19^th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2019) is scheduled for January 26-30, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. The call for submissions has closed, but registration is still open! 

Upcoming Events

Research Steering Committee - TBA

Please join Carolinas Simulation Center for our quarterly Research Steering Committee meeting. We will discuss current and upcoming research initiatives and facilitate networking among researchers across the System.