Shoulder Dystocia Simulation with Dr. Emily Marko, Medical Director, Inova Center for Advanced Medical Simulation Residents learn about the teamwork and skills needed in the event of a shoulder dystocia, an obstetrical emergency.

Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation: 2015–2019 The Advanced Surgical Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is the most technologically advanced surgery simulation facility in the region. The center provides surgeons, surgical residents and surgical teams unsurpassed real-time surgical training and education to improve skills, allow for observation and evaluation, and provide teambuilding opportunities to benefit patient care and safety.

ICAMS provides for interprofessional collaboration of teaching and learning to enhance patient safety, teamwork, critical thinking, research and the patient experience for the diverse community that we serve. ICAMS functions within Inova Health System and works in collaboration with the Inova Department of Surgery’s Advanced Surgical Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) through an integrated network to provide a multi-disciplined, team-based training environment. VIDEO: Shoulder Dystocia Simulation with Dr.

Meet the team members of the Inova Center for Advanced Medical Simulation (ICAMS). Medical Director Emily Marko MD, FACOG, CHSE Nursing Simulation Services Director Helen Stacks, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CHSE Manager, Medical Simulation & Education Standardized Patient Program Meghan L. Semiao, BS, CHSE Senior Simulation Technician Coordinator Matt Huddleston, MIH, CHSOS Senior Simulation Technician Michael E. Kirk, NRP, CHSE, EMS-EC, CFC Senior Administrative Coordinator Rosemary Lopez Yanes

Healthcare Simulation Week 2018, September 17-21 ICAMS Featured in UVA School of Medicine Video: New Opportunities at Inova Shoulder Dystocia Simulation with Dr. Emily Marko

(Last updated January 2023) Thank you for your interest in the Child Life Internship Program at Inova Children's Hospital. Our 600-hour internship program is accredited by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). The program runs for 15 weeks during the Summer session and 16 weeks during the Fall session. During this time, interns gain extensive clinical experience in the field of child life.

Thank you for your interest in the Child Life Department’s Practicum Program at Inova Children’s Hospital. Our practicum is designed as a 150 hour pre-internship experience for students who are pursuing a career or degree program to become a Child Life Specialist. The practicum is structured so that students will complete 12 hours a week for the first 11 weeks, usually broken up into 2 – 6 hours days to get the most benefit, and then a total of 18 hours the last week for opportunities to observe other units. Weekend and consistent evening shifts are NOT available.