Medical Simulation
Training
For veterinary, medical, and nursing schools — immersive actor-led simulations that bridge technical expertise with client empathy.
Professional actors as patients.
We deploy professional actors — cast and trained by our organization — who authentically embody patients or pet owners in carefully crafted scenarios. These scenarios, developed collaboratively with the client, simulate real-life consultations.
The training environment is structured to be safe yet challenging, allowing students to practice and refine both clinical communication and bedside manner. Through these immersive, actor-led simulations, students engage in a dynamic learning process that bridges technical expertise with client empathy.
Why it works
Instructors and fellow students can only go so far with their client portfolios. Our trained, experienced actors can deliver a fully immersive and emotionally challenging rollercoaster.
Our actors are trained to give honest, constructive feedback from the client's perspective. This truly prepares your candidates for the real world.
How it works
We conduct a two-step customization. First, we present evidence-based scenario frameworks relevant to your field — whether medical, veterinary, or nursing. Second, we integrate your specific challenges into scenario design.
We then cast local actors, ensure their training aligns with those scenarios, and coordinate a schedule for live simulations. Each session is a tailored, real-world rehearsal of critical client interactions.
Structured feedback
We equip our actors to provide constructive, structured feedback. They become integral to the learning process, offering insights on communication, empathy, and client engagement — turning each scenario into a dynamic feedback loop that enhances student growth.
Dr. Rob Simpson
Dr. Simpson spent almost two decades in small animal clinical practice and a decade running a veterinary-focused law firm before making the transition to academia. He is the Director of Professional Development Education at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU SVM). The veterinary professional development program at LSU SVM focuses on equipping tomorrow's veterinarians with the professional skills needed for practice.
- President — American Veterinary Medical Law Association
- Chair — Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) Committee, American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)
From the field.
"The actors were really committed to the emotional quality of the situation; I forgot it was just a simulation. It was really useful."
"The program was a huge success."
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