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VASSA is excited to celebrate its 20th Anniversary from July 28th – 30th at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA! Hoping you will join us! Many things have transpired in the world of simulation since 2005: going from tethered to non-tethered simulators, use of standardized patients and prefabricated simulation scenarios, fancy control rooms, regulation in the use of simulation and the use of simulation for clinical hours. We can only go upwards with the integration of artificial intelligence into the mix! Here’s to VASSA continuing to forge the way in expanding the world of simulation, networking, and collaboration in the state of Virginia and beyond!<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the 2022 VASSA Conference! Please visit our vendors in Luray BC Tuesday and Wednesday and Tuesday evening reception from 5-7. 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