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Abstract Submissions are now closed. Stay tuned for additional conference information including registration and hotel reservations.<\/p>\n

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Simulation-based education is a powerful tool in healthcare training, offering high-impact learning experiences that can enhance clinical competence. The Virginia State Simulation Alliance (VASSA) has developed recommendations for implementing a 2:1 simulation ratio, ensuring that simulation-based clinical hours meet high standards and regulatory guidelines. Learn more about the criteria and best practices for High-Intensity Simulation-Based Education (HiSBE) by reading the full recommendations here:<\/p>\n

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VASSA26 is July 27-29, 2026, in Roanoke, VA at Hotel Roanoke. The conference will feature hot topics like moulage, research, technology, sustainability, and advancing best practice. Hotel Roanoke is a historic, state-of-the-art, hotel and conference center; and a few steps away from downtown Roanoke. VASSA invites you to contribute your experience and expertise to the upcoming conference, which is expected to be a memorable experience!<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”20 Years of Simulation Excellence! ” button_text=”A Look Back at VASSA25″ button_link=”https:\/\/www.virginiasimulationallianceinc.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=1335″ url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.virginiasimulationallianceinc.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/VASSA25-Header.jpg” admin_title=”Past Conference” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Arimo||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”ABeeZee||||||||” body_text_color=”#344867″ body_letter_spacing=”1px” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#fbfbfb” button_bg_color=”#d9816d” button_alignment=”center” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n


The\u00a02025 Virginia State Simulation Alliance (VASSA) Conference<\/strong>\u00a0marked\u00a0two decades<\/strong> of innovation, collaboration, and leadership in simulation-based education. The milestone event brought together educators, clinicians, and simulation enthusiasts for three dynamic days of learning, sharing, and connection.<\/p>\n

Celebrating Simulation Empowering Today, Inspiring Tomorrow<\/b>\u00a0honors our journey while looking ahead to the future of healthcare simulation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Do you want to develop, implement, and\/or publish research on healthcare simulation?<\/p>\n

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We are currently pausing VASSA membership enrollment while the Board of Directors implements exciting updates to our membership structure. More details will be shared in the coming months.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to VASSA’s website – a resource that will help to keep everyone up to date with VASSA initiatives….<\/p>\n

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Simulation Resources<\/p>\n

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Highlights<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Past VASSA Conferences<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Become a member and connect with like-minded health professionals in the field of simulation.<\/h1>\n

We are currently pausing VASSA membership enrollment while the Board of Directors implements exciting updates to our membership structure. More details will be shared in the coming months.<\/p>\n

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