Simulation program

The simulation program at Providence Health Care is dedicated to providing a variety of opportunities for our staff and students to practice their professional skills in a safe environment.

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We employ translational simulation, focused on health care providers and health care systems, to ensure excellent patient care through simulation education, research, and innovation.

Bookings

Entry to the clinical skills lab

Entry to the lab

Inside the clinical skills lab

Inside the lab

Inside the clinical skills lab

Inside the lab

Forms

Simulation resources

Manikins

Simulation Community of Practice Resources

The simulation program fosters a safe, confidential, and collaborative environment dedicated to enhancing patient and learner safety.  To learn more, visit PHC Simulation.

Data collection & feedback

Contact

Meet the team

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John Bonilla

Lead for Simulation Operations & Technology

jbonilla@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Malavika Menon

Simulation Coordinator

mmenon3@providencehealth.bc.ca

Bio
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Dr. Jeanne MacLeod

Simulation Medical Director, Co-Lead

jmacleod@providencehealth.bc.ca

Bio
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Dr. Shannon Lockhart

Simulation Medical Director, Co-Lead

lockhartshannon@gmail.com

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Nelson Ramirez Carias

Clinical Simulation Technician

nramirezcarias@providencehealth.bc.ca

Bio
Tanya Choy

Tanya Choy

Interim Simulation Manager

tchoy2@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Melissa Ko

Interim Simulation Educator

mko5@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Manu Gill (on maternity leave)

Simulation Manager

mgill4@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Susan Bello (on leave)

Simulation Nurse Educator

SBello@providencehealth.bc.ca

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News & stories

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Read the latest stories about the Simulation program.

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Support us

The Providence Simulation Resources Team is looking to expand, solidify, and facilitate an essential clinical translational simulation program across medical disciplines at St. Paul’s Hospital.

This program will focus on in-situation clinical simulation that will help address the unique needs of St. Paul’s patients. From supporting the Emergency team in responding to a cardiac event to changing how we serve patients during a pandemic, simulation empowers our staff with the tools they need for continuous improvement.

It will directly help to advance patient safety; reduce clinician burnout; and support research and innovation efforts around clinical work flows. The program will be built using industry standard simulation equipment, clinical program resources, and outcome-based learning modules.

Donations to the Simulation Resources Team are gratefully accepted and will enable us to continue to provide the best possible patient care. To make a gift or for more information about how your contribution can make a difference, please visit the St. Paul’s Foundation website or contact Evelyn Jiang, Fundraising Manager, at ejiang@providencehealth.bc.ca.

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Last reviewed: August 28, 2025