Sim*Vivo

itionally, our philosophy is to keep the cost of each unit reasonable so that each learner could own his or her “personal task trainer” which would facilitate further practice. Using the APDS/ACS surgery resident curriculum as a model, SIM*VIVO has developed a knot tying module and simple suturing module that contain all of the training materials and a guide book that allows the learner to practice in or out of the laboratory at his or her own pace. To complete the module, instructions are given for testing for competence. More recently, we have opened Sim*Supply which can provide you and your simulation laboratory with a wide array of high quality, low cost surgical simulation supplies
Complimentary instructional “learning” videos are also available on this web site to facilitate the initial learning steps for each skill. Together, our hands-on learning materials provides the integrated task training experience that will appeal to medical students, residents, nurses and nursing students, and mid-level providers. Fortune, MD
President, Medical Director
As an active trauma surgeon and surgical educator, John noted several years ago that there was a need for learning systems and task trainers that could provide the learner with all of the materials necessary for learning a single surgical procedure to an acceptable level of competence. In response to this perceived need, he started Sim*Vivo, LLC, specifically to provide learners the opportunity for deliberate and distributive practice to best learn the tasks at hand. Affordability was also another key concept in his quest to provide simulation laboratories and individual learners the best equipment and supplies at prices far under those currently on the market. In the past year, he opened Sim*Supply as a subsidiary to solely focus high quality supplies that would eliminate the need to scour the OR and hospital for outdated or discarded materials. He has recently developed additional learning systems for dissection skills and GI anastomosis. On the drawing board are plans for modules focused on vascular repair and anastomosis, and flap manipulation. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact him at [email protected]. Dr. Fortune is still a busy trauma and critical care surgeon so it might take a few days to respond! Tinker
Becky is the business manager and customer liaison for Sim*Vivo. She has a background in the financial sector and was a welcome addition to Sim*Vivo three years ago. If there are questions about your order or shipping, Becky will certainly be happy to help. She can be reached at [email protected].