🎥 Series Launch: “SIM Pop‑UP Central”
A PATMDTA Scholar Innovator Studio Series by Lisa Ricker
About the Series
SIM Pop‑UP Central is a hands-on, high‑energy micro‑learning series led by Lisa Ricker, known for her inventive builds, compassionate teaching style, end‑of‑episode kindness moments, and uncanny ability to repurpose “that strange thing from the supply closet” into a high‑fidelity educational tool.
Designed for simulation professionals, nurses, technicians, medical educators, residents, and global partners, this series breaks down SIM innovation into approachable, buildable, replicable steps. Every episode gives you something you can use tomorrow.
What You’ll Get in Every Episode
- A “How to use this in a workshop” guide straight from Lisa
- Pop‑up definitions and SIM lingo for learners
- Cost, build‑time, and utility breakdowns
- Interprofessional commentary—edited‑in scholar insights showing real‑world applications
- Linked resources, citations, downloadable handouts, and a Microlearning step-by-step guide
- PATMDTA‑branded structural elements for consistency
- Opportunities for YOU to submit ideas or share how you’d use the tool
And yes… Lisa’s signature end‑of‑episode kindness!
Launch Episode: Trach Trainers
Repurposed mannequin heads + medical equipment makes for a powerful, low‑cost trach training tool.
In this debut episode, Lisa walks you through:
Release Date: February 2026
- The origin story of “Fester” and the philosophy behind pop‑up SIM
- What makes a high‑yield trach trainer
- The build: materials, steps, assembly tips
- “How to use this in a workshop or educational session”
- Quick definitions & SIM lingo (pops up on‑screen)
- Interprofessional perspectives from the PATMDTA community
- Cost, time, and utility breakdown
- Ideas for adapting this build to different clinical contexts
Community Engagement
We believe SIM grows stronger when people build and share together.
Every episode invites the community to:
Next Episode: How to Mimic Heart and Lung Sounds
- Submit your build, your case‑use, or your lesson plan
- Comment on how you’d apply the tool in your setting
- Join subscriber‑only giveaways (repurposed SIM supplies, DIY kits, creative tools)
- Explore Lisa’s SIM Wish List — our “Buy Nothing (but make it SIM!)” board
Sign up for a “Designing Wounds with Friends” Live Demo on June 10th, 2026