In this episode we are incredibly lucky to interview one of the international “gurus of simulation” Dr Peter Weinstock. Episode 2 Dr Weinstock is the Executive Program Director, Immersive Design Systems (formally SIMPeds); Anesthesia Endowed Chair in Pediatric Simulation; Senior Associate, Critical Care Medicine & Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School. Peter has been a pivotal international link for the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme and has been key in growing our team to what it is today. In this episode we explore healthcare simulation with Peter and hear stories from his experience of how clinical simulation has evolved over time. We discuss his foundational article “Sim Zones” which we discussed in episode one. Linked below. https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2017/08000/SimZones__An_Organizational_Innovation_for.29.aspx This episode also explores how to stay up to date with current developments in healthcare simulation and also predictions of innovations and where the future of simulation is heading. We talk about effect driving the technology and also how to utilise design thinking. This episode also explores how clinical simulation staff are incredibly skilled at debriefing and have true assets in emotional intelligence especially empathy. Peter also discusses adjacencies that healthcare simulation has to other professions such as behavioural psychology and biometrics. The future of healthcare simulation should be to align and connect with these specialities to cross pollinate expertise and deepen learning. Connect with us on Twitter! @Starshipsimprog or email: Starshipsim@adhb.govt.nz This podcast was funded and made possible by the Douglas Charitable Trust and The Starship Foundation. We give many thanks for their generosity in making this happen. This podcast was produced by Carl Thompson from Blue Ginge creative. Want to come on our podcast in future seasons? Hit us up! Like, share, subscribe & review us to enable us to continue if you have enjoyed this podcast. Intro/Outro Music: Fridaze - Lauren Duski