Submission Status

The submission window for the Cardio Sim Creator Competition is now closed.

Competition Overview

This exclusive competition highlights educational innovation from health care professionals or teams. Eligible submissions showcase original work that identifies and solves specific problems, enhances user skill sets and advances training in the field.

Submission Requirements

Individuals and teams were invited to submit a 3–5 minute video demonstrating their simulation, simulator or game, along with the following information:

• Problem Solving and Efficacy: Explain the goal of the simulation or simulator and how it addresses the problem or question it was created to resolve.
• Skillsets Targeted: Clearly describe the specific skills or learning objectives the simulation or simulator is designed to teach.
• Intended Audience: Define the target audience and the educational applicability of the simulation or simulator.
• Assessment Metrics and Competency Evaluation: Describe the criteria, measurements or assessment techniques used to evaluate learning outcomes and participant competency.
• Significance and Integration: Highlight the importance of the simulation or simulator within the broader training context and explain how it integrates into existing educational programs or systems.

Eligibility Criteria

• Licensed Healthcare Professional: Submissions must be made by a licensed healthcare professional, such as a physician, nurse, advanced practice provider, technician or allied health professional. Submissions from companies or commercial entities are not eligible.
• Originality of Work: The simulator must represent the original work of the submitting provider, either individually or in collaboration with an academic or clinical team.

Award and Presentation Opportunity

The winner will be announced in the first week of November and will be invited to present their simulation or simulator at ACC.26. The winner will also be offered a faculty appointment in the Personalized Skills Zone (PSZ).

Questions

Please direct questions to Chris Owen at class="btn btn-primary" href="mailto:COwen@acc.org">COwen@acc.org or Qaynen Utley at QUtley@acc.org.