• Bryan C Hoelzer, Susan M Moeschler, and David P Seamans.
• Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
• Pain Med. 2015 Apr 1;16(4):680-91.

IntroductionSimulation is an evolving aspect of medical education. The role of simulation in training programs is variable, however, in technical specialties such as surgery and anesthesiology its role is quickly becoming a standard part of training programs. Pain fellowship programs must teach clinical diagnostic skills, pharmacology and pathophysiology, in addition to interventional skills to fellows with varying residency backgrounds.MethodsThe implementation of a hybrid simulation course into the pain fellowship curriculum allows for active learning as fellows experience challenging patient scenarios, stressful periprocedural events, and cases gone awry that require emergency algorithm recall and action.ConclusionThis report describes the incorporation of simulation and crucial conversations into a pain fellowship curriculum.© Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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