Medical Modeling & Simulation Challenges, Searches or Forum Topics - MedTech I.Q.2024-03-28T14:46:29Zhttp://medtechiq.ning.com/group/medicalmodelingsimulation/forum?groupUrl=medicalmodelingsimulation&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWorkshop - "Cashing in on Virtual Worlds: Business models for virtual worlds in healthcare " on August 19tag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-08-17:2140535:Topic:351672010-08-17T15:06:55.092ZParvati Devhttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/ParvatiDev
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">For those in the San Francisco Bay area, you are invited to participate in a workshop on August 19 at Stanford University, where we will talk with executives from VenueGen, IMVU, and other innovators about how they are formulating products and business models that maximize return on investment and reap the commercial potential of virtual…</span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">For those in the San Francisco Bay area, you are invited to participate in a workshop on August 19 at Stanford University, where we will talk with executives from VenueGen, IMVU, and other innovators about how they are formulating products and business models that maximize return on investment and reap the commercial potential of virtual worlds. <br/><br/>After a lively mix of in-person and virtual presentations, we will conduct a guided brainstorm on applications in healthcare. We will invite developers and healthcare practitioners to talk about their pilot programs that show promise for business, and entrepreneurs to present their “elevator pitches,” and receive feedback from the group. <br/><br/>Areas of interest include telemedicine, home care, treatment compliance, fitness, virtual hospitals, virtual patients, professional training, and education. <br/><br/>Event information and registration: <a href="http://mediax.stanford.edu/8-19-10.html">http://mediax.stanford.edu/8-19-10.html</a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">_________</span></div>
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<div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">There will be no online component this time. We hope to follow this in about 6 months with a wholly online workshop. We will be surveying folks on topics of interest within the scope of Virtual Medical Environments. </span></font></div>
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<div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">Please comment on this post or send me an email if you want to track this topic. <parvati@parvatidev.org></span></font></div> Siemens to offer patient educationtag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-08-17:2140535:Topic:351652010-08-17T14:03:05.685ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>Medical modeling, simulation and computer based training/education are exciting areas of development. But, they have faced daunting challenges of integrating into profitable revenue flows and business models. See link to "<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/blog/healthcare/games-and-costs-for-medical-education/3921?alertspromo=&tag=nl.rSINGLE">Games and costs for medical education</a>", an excellent summary of the challenges and opportunities in…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>Medical modeling, simulation and computer based training/education are exciting areas of development. But, they have faced daunting challenges of integrating into profitable revenue flows and business models. See link to "<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/blog/healthcare/games-and-costs-for-medical-education/3921?alertspromo=&tag=nl.rSINGLE">Games and costs for medical education</a>", an excellent summary of the challenges and opportunities in <span style="font-weight: bold;">ZDNet Healthcare</span> by the always insightful, Dana Blackenhorn ...<br/><br/>... Another route to consider, may be partnering with a large distributor to add value to their product offering. An example of this strategy is embodied in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Siemens</span>' recent press release of their new partnership pairing their product offerings for the Emergency Care environments with patient education content provider, <span style="font-weight: bold;">ExitCare</span> for discharge management...<br/><br/>... As the press release notes "The move stems from Siemens’ goal to equip healthcare providers with fresh, highly relevant, patient-focused educational offerings in an easy-to-access format that complement its existing medical software technologies portfolio." ... In my <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> way of thinking about technology translation, this links advanced distributed medical learning with a potentially sustainable business model ...<br/><br/>Read on at: <a href="http://www.medical.siemens.com/siemens/en_US/rg_marcom_FBAs/files/Press_Releases/2010/PDF/064_10_ExitCare.pdf">http://www.medical.siemens.com/siemens/en_US/rg_marcom_FBAs/files/Press_Releases/2010/PDF/064_10_ExitCare.pdf</a><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/>---------- <br/> Image-based Virtual Reality Advances Acquisition of Surgical Anatomy Skillstag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-08-05:2140535:Topic:347062010-08-05T13:24:41.821ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>As reported in Medical News Today ... Simulation is rapidly becoming an adjunct to the training of medical
students and residents with regards to surgical skills and knowledge. The importance of simulated training in reducing the time required to learn material, as well as providing a more effective learning format, has been demonstrated by this research group... <br></br><br></br>
... They have developed a novel virtual reality robot surgical simulator and studied its utilization…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>As reported in Medical News Today ... Simulation is rapidly becoming an adjunct to the training of medical
students and residents with regards to surgical skills and knowledge. The importance of simulated training in reducing the time required to learn material, as well as providing a more effective learning format, has been demonstrated by this research group... <br/><br/>
... They have developed a novel virtual reality robot surgical simulator and studied its utilization in surgical anatomy training and pattern recognition. They took ten surgical trainees, including medical students and residents, and divided them into two groups of five each. Each participant received a syllabus consisting of line drawings and color pictures of human anatomy of the pelvis. Group 1 studied the syllabus only and Group 2 similarly studied the syllabus, but was also trained on the RoSS system using cognitive skills tasks. Following the training, both groups took the same test on identifying the same five anatomic landmarks from photographs from actual laparoscopic procedures. The group that trained with the simulator also completed a post-test survey. ...<br/><br/>
The group that trained with both the syllabus and the RoSS system were faster in completing the test (142.8 seconds for Group 1 vs. 118.4 seconds for Group 2) and had a significantly less mean number of errors (0.4 out of 5) compared to the syllabus-only trained group (1.7 out of<br/>
5). ..<br/><br/>
... This improved training through simulation may have a significant impact on surgical curriculum development as it addresses the limited amount of training time and regulated work hours by providing basic knowledge acquisition more effectively and in a shorter period of time...<br/><br/><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The article detailing this work can be found at:</span> Seixas-Mikelus SA, Adal A, Kesavadas T, Baheti A, Srimathveeravalli G, Hussain A, Chandrasekhar R, Wilding GE, Guru KA, <i>J Endourol</i>. 2010 Apr;24(4):629-34, doi: 10.1089/end.2009.0556<br/><br/>Read on at: <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196539.php">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196539.php</a><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/> U.S. NSF Seeks Proposals for up to 35 Awards in "Digital Gaming in Education (DGE)"tag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-08-05:2140535:Topic:347042010-08-05T13:08:39.381ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>In recent years, <span style="font-weight: bold;">digital gaming</span> has grown exponentially in
its ability to entertain via digital worlds, knowledge dissemination, and in skill development. Today digitally experienced persons learn differently, presenting new business opportunities for small business entrepreneurs. In this NSF <span style="font-weight: bold;">Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)</span> solicitation, the topic is exclusively focused on…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>In recent years, <span style="font-weight: bold;">digital gaming</span> has grown exponentially in
its ability to entertain via digital worlds, knowledge dissemination, and in skill development. Today digitally experienced persons learn differently, presenting new business opportunities for small business entrepreneurs. In this NSF <span style="font-weight: bold;">Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)</span> solicitation, the topic is exclusively focused on <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Digital Gaming in Education"</span> ...<br/>
<br/>... The small business programs stimulate technological innovation in the
private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal research and development needs, increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results, and fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses. The STTR program requires researchers at universities and other research institutions to play a significant intellectual role in the conduct of each project. These university-based researchers, by joining forces with a small company, can spin-off their commercially promising ideas while they remain primarily employed at the research institution...<br/><br/>This STTR solicitation has only one topic; <span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">"Digital Gaming in Education (DGE)"</span>. <br/><br/>The subtopics for this solicitation are:<br/><br/><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Digital Gaming in Education for Learning</span>:<br/>A. Informal (I) <br/>B. Formal (F)<br/><br/><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Digital Gaming in Education for Culture and Society</span>:<br/>C. Cross Cultural Dialogue and Discoveries (CCDD)<br/>D. Platforms for Healthy Living (PHL)<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phase I Proposal Objectives.</span><br/>An STTR Phase I proposal must describe the research effort needed to investigate the feasibilityof the proposed scientific or technical innovation. The primary objective of the Phase I effort is to determine whether the innovationhas sufficient technical merit for proceeding into a Phase II project. A secondary objective is to assess potential commercialfeasibility of the proposed work.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Closing Date for Applications:
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Nov 17, 2010 Full Proposal Deadline(s):<br/>Please do not submit proposals prior to October 17, 2010<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Expected Number of Awards:</span>
35<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br/>Award Floor:</span>
$150,000<br/>
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</span> <br/>For more information see: <a href="http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10590/nsf10590.pdf">http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10590/nsf10590.pdf</a><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/> $15.2 Million Med Sim Funding Opportunity - Program Announcement W81XWH-10-JPC-MEDSIM-CCTCtag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-07-15:2140535:Topic:336452010-07-15T13:21:28.615ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>Please see message below from <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> member, <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/HarveyMagee?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Harvey</a> <a class="name" href="../../../../../profile/HarveyMagee">Magee</a> ...<br></br><br></br>ENJOY!<br></br><br></br>CC<br></br><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"></hr><br></br><p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310103287?profile=original"></img></p>
<br></br><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To the…</span></p>
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Colleagues,<br/><br/>Please see message below from <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> member, <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/HarveyMagee?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Harvey</a> <a class="name" href="../../../../../profile/HarveyMagee">Magee</a> ...<br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"/><br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310103287?profile=original" alt=""/></p>
<br/><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To the Medical Simulation & Training Community of Interest</span>:</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">A formal Program Announcement (PA) was posted to grants.gov (<a href="http://www.grants.gov/">http://www.grants.gov</a>) 12 Jul 10. A short description follows below. This PA announces a Combat Casualty Training Consortium. As stated in the PA, the Armed Forces Simulation Institute for Medicine (AFSIM) is being formed. One of its roles will be to identify potential future related R&D efforts, e.g., a Practice Based Consortium and a Patient Focused Consortium, among other things. As information is available and is releasable, we will keep you informed of other AFSIM news in the future.<br/></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-10-JPC-MEDSIM-CCTC <br/></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Short Title: Combat Casualty Training Consortium (CCTC)</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Proposal Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, 24 September 2010</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Description:</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">This Program Announcement (PA) seeks to establish a Combat Casualty Training Consortium (CCTC). The US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) is soliciting full proposals to address the needs identified below. The results of these efforts are intended to ensure and sustain combat readiness and save lives through well validated training methodologies. The CCTC, which is intended to be formed as a result of awards made in response to this PA, is focused on militarily relevant trauma training. In the short-term<br/> (1-2 years), the CCTC seeks to validate both live tissue training methodologies and simulator based training alternatives, with the goal of making a statistically valid comparison of their effectiveness and transfer. This will require applications of metrics developed and validated by the sub-awardees and overseen by the CCTC and guided by military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Midterm goals (up to 3 years) include evaluation of training retention and identification of existing simulator gaps for the purpose of future research and development of simulator systems that have the potential to replace the presumed gold standard of animal/live tissue training.</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">How do you get a copy of the Program Announcement?</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">1- Long way - go to: <a href="http://www.grants.gov/">http://www.grants.gov</a> and “drill down” until you find the downloadable PDF file.</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">2- Short way – click this direct link to the Synopsis page, from which you’re only two “clicks” away from getting the PDF file:</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=72wVM8YTJnK2vR8hxkVLyb7ks69vjnz51FdJjhHdnrkqqhFycBlg%21-2048839810?oppId=55777&mode=VIEW">http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=72wVM8YTJnK2vR8hxkVLyb7ks69vjnz51FdJjhHdnrkqqhFycBlg!-2048839810?oppId=55777&mode=VIEW</a> </p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">In compliance with DoD procurement and ethics regulations, I respectfully request that you NOT respond to me directly. There is an established process to follow, and we are all obligated to abide by it. Thanks for doing so!</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Questions related to the submission process for this announcement should be directed to Ms. Mary Rico at the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity at <a href="mailto:mary.rico@amedd.army.mil">mary.rico@amedd.army.mil</a>. Questions related to the research area, administrative process (such as obtaining DUNS<br/> number) for this announcement should be directed to TATRC at <a href="mailto:JPCWorkingGroup@TATRC.org">JPCWorkingGroup@TATRC.org</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Feel free to “pass it on” if you know others who may be either interested in the PA or in posting a “link” on any legal and appropriate web site.</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Best Regards,</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Harvey</p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">J. Harvey Magee</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Technical Director, Simulation & Training Technology Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) US Army Medical Research & Materiel Command</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Phone: 301-619-4002</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> FAX: 301-619-7911</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Email: <a href="mailto:harvey.magee@tatrc.org">harvey.magee@tatrc.org</a></p>
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<br/> $15 Million New Program Seeks Combat Casualty Care Training Proposalstag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-07-13:2140535:Topic:335212010-07-13T12:33:02.619ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>The U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC), Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) is beginning a new initiative to form one of more <span style="font-weight: bold;">Combat Casualty Training Consortium (CCTC)</span> ...<br></br><br></br>... The amount available for funding for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fiscal Year 2010 CCTC</span> is approximately <span style="font-weight: bold;">$15.2 million</span>. One (1) to three (3) awards…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>The U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC), Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) is beginning a new initiative to form one of more <span style="font-weight: bold;">Combat Casualty Training Consortium (CCTC)</span> ...<br/><br/>... The amount available for funding for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fiscal Year 2010 CCTC</span> is approximately <span style="font-weight: bold;">$15.2 million</span>. One (1) to three (3) awards are anticipated ... Full Proposal Submission Deadline: 24 September 2010 ...<br/><br/>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Combat Casualty Training Consortium
(CCTC)</span> will:<br/>1) conduct research using models and simulation-based systems to replicate the performance of life saving procedures and skills <br/><br/>2) compare models that may be used currently for training and education with that of technology-driven, simulation-based systems and provide detailed gap analysis of differences in training and education effectiveness<br/><br/>3) validate current published peer reviewed metrics and/or evaluation criteria used to<br/>objectively access and score effectiveness of training to actual performance on humans using any model or create new metrics <br/><br/>4) validate and verify the findings, and<br/><br/>5) propose new training curriculum<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key Research areas will include:</span><br/><br/><ul>
<li>TRAUMA HEMORRHAGE SKILLS</li>
<li>TRAUMA AIRWAY SKILLS</li>
<li>EMERGENCY MEDICAL SKILLS</li>
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<br/>Eligible Lead Institutions include not-for-profit, non-profits, public, and private organizations, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, for-profit businesses (small businesses, large corporations for example), and commercial firms (a profit or fee is not allowable on grants or cooperative agreements). Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) are encouraged to submit proposals for review and funding consideration under this announcement.<br/><br/>Read on at: <a href="http://www07.grants.gov/search/announce.do;jsessionid=0wSgM8XFcRLGvy1ypg8h2MTv8QT1KvqCpL1MZgQm9kGvNDdYFX5l">http://www07.grants.gov/search/announce.do;jsessionid=0wSgM8XFcRLGvy1ypg8h2MTv8QT1KvqCpL1MZgQm9kGvNDdYFX5l</a>!-1402506127<br/><br/>Copy of Request For Proposals (RFP) Attached...<br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/> NIH Seeking SBIR Proposals for HAZMAT Emergency Responder Training Technologytag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-07-11:2140535:Topic:334102010-07-11T17:20:35.251ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>For <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> members working on new simulation, virtual reality and other training technologies for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Emergency First Responders</span> ... this funding opportunity may be right up your alley ...<br></br><br></br>ENJOY!<br></br><br></br>CC<br></br>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br></br><ul>
<li><span class="regulartextChar1"><b>Purpose</b></span>: This funding opportunity announcement…</li>
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Colleagues,<br/><br/>For <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> members working on new simulation, virtual reality and other training technologies for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Emergency First Responders</span> ... this funding opportunity may be right up your alley ...<br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><ul>
<li><span class="regulartextChar1"><b>Purpose</b></span>: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to further the development of Advanced Technology Training (ATT) Products for the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel. <br/></li>
<li>It is the intent of this solicitation to support the development of emerging technologies to improve worker preparedness through training and education enhancements and methodologies, and to support e-collaboration, e-teaching, and e-learning in safety and health training for workers engaged in hazardous materials response. </li>
<li><span class="regulartext"><b>Funds Ava</b></span><span class="regulartext"><b>ilable and Anticipated Number of Awards.</b></span> The estimated amount of funds<br/>
available for support of 3 to 5 projects awarded as a result of this announcement is approximately $575,000 for fiscal year 2011. </li>
<li><span class="regulartextChar1"><b><span>Budget</span></b></span> <span class="regulartextChar1"><b>a</b></span><span class="regulartextChar1"><b>nd Project Period.</b></span> For this funding opportunity, budgets up to $100,000 total costs per year and time periods up to 1 year for Phase I may be requested. Budgets up to $200,000 total costs per year and up to 2 years may be requested for Phase II.</li>
<li><span class="regulartext">Letters of Intent Receipt Date(s):</span> <span class="regulartext"><span>August 8, 2010</span></span><br/> <span class="regulartext">Application</span> Due Date(s): <span class="regulartext">September 8, 2010</span></li>
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Read on at: <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-10-003.html">http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-10-003.html</a><br/><br/> METI names Bernstein president, CEOtag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-07-08:2140535:Topic:332632010-07-08T10:33:40.339ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>A mainstay of the medical simulation industry, and brainchild of <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> member, <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/louoberndorf?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Lou Obendorf</a>, <a href="http://www.meti.com/" target="_blank">... METI</a>, the
Sarasota-based manufacturer of medical simulation products and educational software, has promoted Michael Bernstein to president and CEO, and he will take over management of the…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>A mainstay of the medical simulation industry, and brainchild of <span style="font-weight: bold;">MedTech-IQ</span> member, <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/louoberndorf?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Lou Obendorf</a>, <a href="http://www.meti.com/" target="_blank">... METI</a>, the
Sarasota-based manufacturer of medical simulation products and educational software, has promoted Michael Bernstein to president and CEO, and he will take over management of the company ...<br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310104988?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt=""/></p>
<br/><br/>...As reported in Tech Journal South ... The move is part of the company’s succession plan disclosed in February...<br/><br/>...Bernstein originally joined METI in 2009 ... Bernstein was appointed into the position by <strong>Lou
Oberndorf</strong>, who founded METI in 1996 and who will continue to serve the company as chair...<br/><br/>...Bernstein brings over 20 years of successful leadership experience in
the healthcare and technology industries. Before joining METI, Bernstein was president and CEO of Innovative Health Strategies, a privately held healthcare IT company that was sold to IMS Health in<br/>
2007...<br/><br/>Read on at: <a href="http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2010/07/meti-names-bernstein-president-ceo/">http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2010/07/meti-names-bernstein-president-ceo/</a><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/><br/> Duke University School of Medicine Teaming with Virtual Heroes to Train Future Doctorstag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-07-06:2140535:Topic:331412010-07-06T02:58:26.346ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>Thanx to MedTech-IQ member <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/JerryHeneghan?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Jerry Heneghan</a>, <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Managing
Director, Virtual Heroes Division,</span> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Applied Research Associates for these links ...…<br></br><br></br></span><p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310106906?profile=original"></img></p>
Colleagues,<br/><br/>Thanx to MedTech-IQ member <a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/JerryHeneghan?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Jerry Heneghan</a>, <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Managing
Director, Virtual Heroes Division,</span> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Applied Research Associates for these links ...<br/><br/></span><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310106906?profile=original" alt=""/></p>
<div style="text-align: left;">Virtual Heroes Managing Director Jerry Heneghan<br/></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br/>...</span> The <a href="http://medschool.duke.edu/modules/som_rt/index.php?id=1" target="_blank">Duke University School of Medicine</a> is expanding its efforts to train future doctors in clinical skills through 3D virtual games. The school, which has about 421 students in its MD program, is once again teaming up with <a href="http://virtualheroes.com/index.asp" target="_blank">Virtual Heroes</a>, a company that creates training products for healthcare, federal systems, and business...<br/><br/>... Virtual Heroes, a division of research and engineering firm <a href="http://www.ara.com/" target="_blank">Applied Research Associates</a>, worked with the school in 2007 to create 3DiTeams, an immersive environment that allows participants to play a role in a team medical setting...<br/><br/>...The newest initiative will specifically leverage interactive game
technologies for medical education and training in healthcare team communications, medical device and pharma product use, patient interactions, and other topics. The HumanSim platform being built by Virtual Heroes is intended to help medical professionals sharpen their assessment and decision-making skills without risk to patients...<br/><br/>... "Duke is bringing many things to this relationship, including their
reputation for excellence, the Duke Human Simulation and Patient Safety Center, clinical and regulatory expertise, research expertise, and human factors engineering expertise," says Virtual Heroes Managing Director Jerry Heneghan...<br/><br/>Read full story at: <a href="http://campustechnology.com/articles/2010/06/23/duke-u-school-of-medicine-expands-virtual-game-use-for-future-doctors.aspx">http://campustechnology.com/articles/2010/06/23/duke-u-school-of-medicine-expands-virtual-game-use-for-future-doctors.aspx</a><br/><br/>ENJOY!<br/><br/>CC<br/><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"/><u>2 GB of 100% free backup space.</u><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/r098qgpmgo37ACA4C83548854B4" target="_blank"><br/> <img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/31111y7B-53PTWYWQYUPRQUURQXQ" alt="Mozy.com, an insurance policy for your hard drive." border="0"/></a> Life After Second Life - How to create a better virtual world .. By Berci Meskotag:medtechiq.ning.com,2010-06-26:2140535:Topic:327142010-06-26T19:18:46.737ZCC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSighthttp://medtechiq.ning.com/profile/CCatMedTechIQ
Colleagues,<br></br><br></br>Recently, a number of MedTech-IQ members have inquired about using
"Second Life" as a virtual reality platform for advanced distributed medical training...<br></br><br></br>... This is a very cool presentation from MedTech-IQ member, Dr Bertalan (Berci) Mesko, M.D., on life after "Second Life". Not only will you get an education on how 'Second Life" avatars are used today for medical training, but you will also see the cutting edge future of professional presentations…
Colleagues,<br/><br/>Recently, a number of MedTech-IQ members have inquired about using
"Second Life" as a virtual reality platform for advanced distributed medical training...<br/><br/>... This is a very cool presentation from MedTech-IQ member, Dr Bertalan (Berci) Mesko, M.D., on life after "Second Life". Not only will you get an education on how 'Second Life" avatars are used today for medical training, but you will also see the cutting edge future of professional presentations ...<br/>
<br/><br/><div class="prezi-player-links"><p><a title="How to create a better virtual world" href="http://prezi.com/th89dqp5519t/life-after-second-life/"><br/></a><a href="http://prezi.com/"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310103542?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt=""/><a href="http://medtechiq.ning.com/video/life-after-second-life-how-to"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Life After Second Life - How to create a better virtual world .. By Berci Mesko (Click Here)<br/></span></a></p>
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<p class="description">Watch closely as Berci tells his story in pictures and graphics, and weaves his magic.<br/> <br/>
Be sure to give it a minute to load-up, and then click on some of the slides, and see what they do or say ... very interactive, I like it, particularly the "heart murmur" simulation.<br/>
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, AND ... ENJOY!<br/>
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<p>See on at: <a title="How to create a better virtual world" href="http://prezi.com/th89dqp5519t/life-after-second-life/">Life After Second Life</a> on <a href="http://prezi.com/">Prezi</a></p>