The Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences (FoMHS) at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is set to host a significant academic event that promises to reshape healthcare education paradigms. Through its constituent unit, the Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS), the university will organize SYMSIM 2.0 from February 5 to 7 at its Lavale Campus in Pune.
Focus on Patient Safety and Ethical Training
This three-day conference will deliberate extensively on the transformative role of simulation-based education in modern healthcare training. The core objective is to demonstrate how such innovative educational approaches directly translate into enhanced patient safety and overall patient welfare outcomes.
Academic Leadership Perspectives
Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar, Provost of FoMHS, emphasized the global priority of patient safety. He explained that simulation-based education represents a paradigm shift, enabling healthcare professionals to achieve clinical competence without compromising patient dignity. This methodology ensures ethical, patient-ready, and socially responsible care delivery systems.
Comprehensive Learning Experience
The academic program has been meticulously designed to offer participants:
- Hands-on workshops utilizing advanced simulation equipment and task trainers
- Practical exposure to procedural skills across multiple healthcare disciplines
- Training in clinical decision-making processes
- Team-based training scenarios
Conference Structure and Themes
SYMSIM 2.0 will feature diverse learning formats including:
- Expert lectures from leading healthcare educators
- Interactive panel discussions on emerging trends
- Networking sessions for professional collaboration
The conference will specifically focus on:
- Integration of emerging technologies in simulation-based education
- Effective communication strategies in high-stress clinical environments
- Unlearning outdated medical practices
- Adoption of evidence-based approaches in healthcare training
Skilling Revolution in Healthcare
The overarching approach of SYMSIM 2.0 centers on the comprehensive development of healthcare professionals through:
- Skilling - Building fundamental competencies
- Upskilling - Enhancing existing capabilities
- Reskilling - Adapting to new healthcare paradigms
This development spans both clinical and non-clinical domains, recognizing the multidisciplinary nature of modern healthcare delivery.
International Participation
The event boasts participation from eminent national and international speakers representing multiple countries including:
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Singapore
- Israel
- Oman
- United Arab Emirates
These distinguished resource personnel will contribute their expertise to make SYMSIM 2.0 a truly global knowledge-sharing platform, positioning Pune as a significant hub for healthcare education innovation in India.
