Maine Medical Center
Dr. Gerding in OR

Simulation | Interventional Radiology Residency

Departmental simulations occur monthly at the Hannaford Center for Safety, Innovation and Simulation in Portland, a 5-minute drive from MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) Portland, typically on either the 2nd or 4th Thursday of the month, from 7-9 AM.  Activities include:

  • High-fidelity cases:
    • Contrast reactions, moderate sedation, Advanced Radiology Life Support, etc.
  • Skills labs:
    • Hands-on ultrasound.
    • US-guided paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsy, central line placement, etc.
  • Standardized Patients:
    • Breaking bad news (unanticipated events and death notification), shared decision making, communicating about serious adverse events, etc.

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