Host: Miguel Reyes, MD

Guest: Aga De Castro, MD

Overview: We discuss what events led Dr. De Castro to be interested and eventually pursue a simulation fellowship, what it’s like being a sim fellow, what the fellowship looks like, the various kinds of sim fellowships, and different career possibilities you can pursue with the fellowship.

Key Resources:

• https://www.emra.org/fellowships/simulation-fellowships/

• https://www.emra.org/books/fellowship-guide-book/23-simulation/

• https://www.saem.org/simulation

Key Points:

• Sim fellowships are non ACGME accredited - thus follow the pay rate.

• Fellowship length varies, 1 or 2-year tracks

• Sim fellowship varies quite a bit, look into what kind of sim interests you