Cardio Sim Creator Competition

The ACC is now accepting submissions for the Cardio Sim Creator Competition, a prestigious recognition for outstanding innovation in the field of cardiac simulation.

This is your opportunity to showcase your cutting-edge simulation/simulator in this exclusive competition and pave the way for advancements in simulation-based education. Whether you've developed a procedural trainer or game, an innovative educational offering or enhanced an existing simulation/simulator, you can become the recipient of ACC's Cardio Sim Creator Award.

Submit a 3 – 5-minute video demonstrating your simulation/simulator or game, along with the following information:

• Problem Solving and Efficacy of Your Simulation/Simulator: Provide an explanation (goal) of how your simulation/simulator adeptly addresses an underlying problem or question it was created to resolve.
• Skillsets Targeted by Your Simulation/Simulator: Clearly delineate the specific skills (learning objectives) that your simulation/simulator is designed to teach.
• Intended Audience for Your Simulation/Simulator: Define the target audience for your simulation/simulator, ensuring a clear understanding of its educational applicability.
• Assessment Metrics and Competency Evaluation: Articulate the criteria, measurements, or assessment techniques employed to gauge learning outcomes and the competency of participants.
• Significance and Seamless Integration of Your Simulation/Simulator: Highlight the importance of your simulation/simulator within the broader training context, emphasizing how it seamlessly integrates into existing educational programs or educational systems.

Eligibility Criteria

• Licensed Healthcare Professional: Submissions must be made by a licensed healthcare professional (e.g., physician, nurse, advanced practice provider, technician, or allied health professional). Submissions from companies or commercial entities are not eligible.
• Originality of Work: The simulator must represent the original work of the submitting provider, either individually or in collaboration with an academic or clinical team.

The winner will be announced in the first week of November and will be invited to present their simulation/simulator at ACC.26. The winner will be offered a faculty appointment in the Personalized Skills Zone (PSZ).

Don't miss this unique opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the PSZ at ACC.26 as part of the Cardio Sim Creators Competition. Your contribution could shape the future of cardiac simulation, and we can't wait to see what you have to offer. Submit your entry now!

Please direct questions to Chris Owen at COwen@acc.org or Qaynen Utley at QUtley@acc.org.