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Building excellence in simulation programs: Experiences and examples from ASPIRE Award recipients and panellists
Debra Nestel1,2, Cathy M Smith3, Nancy McNaughton4
1School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.
Medical Teacher
|February 25, 2026
Summary
The ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award for Simulation showcases how healthcare simulation programs achieve excellence. This award helps institutions improve clinical skills training, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Background:
- The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) established the ASPIRE Award program to recognize excellence in educational practices.
- This paper specifically examines the ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award for Simulation, focusing on institutional programs that enhance clinical knowledge and skills for healthcare professionals.
- These programs are crucial for improving patient safety and the overall quality of care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate how excellence is achieved in healthcare simulation programs using exemplars from the ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award.
- To describe the elements and criteria of the award and position it within the existing landscape of healthcare simulation standards.
- To provide insights into the award review process and the benefits for participating institutions.
Main Methods:
- Review of the history, elements, and criteria of the ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award for Simulation.
- Analysis of selected sub-criteria to define benchmarks of excellence in simulation programs.
- Collection and analysis of reflections from award panellists and recipients regarding the application and review process.
Main Results:
- The ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award provides a framework for evaluating and improving institutional simulation programs.
- Excellence in simulation is characterized by specific criteria that align with international standards for quality and practice.
- The process of applying for and receiving the award offers valuable learning experiences and benefits for institutions.
Conclusions:
- Institutional program review, even without formal submission, can drive improvements in healthcare simulation.
- The ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award serves as a valuable tool for advancing simulation-based education and enhancing patient care.
- Sharing experiences and insights from panellists and awardees can guide other institutions in developing high-quality simulation programs.
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