SASI Clinical Simulation Scholars

Program Overview

The SASI Clinical Simulation Scholars program offers a high-impact opportunity for undergraduates to participate in hands-on clinical education and medical simulation at Stanford. Scholars work alongside faculty, medical students, and other learners to design and support immersive simulation-based learning experiences that prepare future healthcare professionals.

This is an active, participatory role. Scholars are trained, challenged, and entrusted with helping deliver simulation sessions that teach real-world teamwork, communication, and technical skills essential to patient care.

Program Dates

Training (Winter/Spring 2026): In-person weekend sessions at the Stanford School of Medicine.

Teaching Commitment (Summer 2026): Choose at least three of ten available clinical education days and attend both morning and afternoon sessions for each selected day.

Training Dates:

January 10 • February 7 • March 7 • April 4 • May 2 • June 13 • July 11, 2026

Teaching Dates:

• June 24 – Intro to Perioperative Monitoring and Anatomy
• June 25 – Emergency Medicine Part 1/2
• June 29 – Crisis Resource Management: Simulation into Practice
• June 30 – The Breath of Anesthesiology and Medical Ultrasound
• July 1 – Obstetric Anesthesiology and Airway Management
• July 9-10 - Suturing Bootcamp
• July 13 – Clinical Lab Day 2 (Cardiac)
• July 14–17 – Clinical Skills Labs
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Scholars are encouraged to participate in more than the minimum number of sessions to deepen their experience and strengthen team continuity.

Your Role as a Clinical Simulation Scholar

Simulation Environment Support

• Set up and take down simulation labs (airway manikins, IV trainers, ultrasound machines, etc.)

• Prepare supplies and materials for each clinical station

• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure smooth operations during sessions

Simulated Patient & Roleplay

• Act as a simulated patient or participant during clinical scenarios

• Support communication and teamwork training exercises

• Receive coaching from simulation faculty on realism and scenario performance

Collaboration with Teaching Scholars

• Work alongside Stanford medical and PA student Teaching Scholars to deliver instruction

• Assist with logistics and reset stations between sessions

• Model professionalism and collaborative behavior throughout simulation activities

Commitment Requirements

• Attend at least one in-person training session for each module you plan to support.

• Commit to a minimum of three full teaching days (both morning and afternoon sessions).

• Participation in training sessions is required to qualify for summer teaching activities.

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates are:

• Rising Stanford University sophomores, juniors, or seniors with interest in healthcare, medical education, or simulation

• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented

• Comfortable learning new technical skills and handling medical simulation equipment

• Open to acting and role-play as part of teaching scenarios

• Able to attend all required training and teaching sessions in person

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in simulation-based medical education

• Exposure to airway management, ultrasound, and procedural training tools

• Opportunities to collaborate with Stanford medical students, faculty, and clinicians

• A certificate of completion and official recognition from the Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute

Recognition and Honorarium

Students who participate as Clinical Simulation Scholars contribute directly to Stanford’s educational mission by supporting simulation-based learning for healthcare trainees. In appreciation for this service, participants who complete their teaching commitments may be eligible to receive a one-time honorarium as a token of recognition.

Honoraria are provided in accordance with Stanford University’s financial policies and processed through Stanford Easy Pay. Eligibility, documentation, and taxation requirements apply. Honoraria are not wages or employment compensation and are not guaranteed or communicated prior to selection.

Training sessions during Winter and Spring 2026 are unpaid but required for eligibility to participate in summer activities.