THE JOURNEY – SIM@UKM BASIC SIMULATION LAB FACULTY OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

Abstract

The Setting up a Simulation Lab is a laborious undertaking that involves proper planning with multiple constructional steps, manpower and significant costs. As one of the leading medical university in the country, we decided to set up a simulation lab for the use of undergraduates as well as postgraduates in health-related courses. This is inline with the current trend of Education 4.0 to ensure that our institution continue to be a leading clinical teaching hub in the country. The article provides a guideline for other institutions in creating simulation lab and it highlights our endeavor during the setting up of SIM@UKM Basic Simulation Lab. Our journey included creation of simulator inventory for the Faculty of Medicine, listing down the simulation procedures needed, procurement of the simulators together with adjunctive equipment, development of learning packages, administrative work and development of health and safety protocols. Following this, we conducted a pilot study and gathered the feedback. We briefly describe our initial experience and the adaptation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The simulation-based learning at SIM@UKM Basic Simulation Lab is one of the clinical teaching and learning tools that highlight the credibility of our institution as a leading clinical teaching hub in the country.