Ep 175 | Inside the World of Healthcare Simulation with Dr. Alex Croft
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Ep 175 | Inside the World of Healthcare Simulation with Dr. Alex Croft


What does it take to prepare healthcare providers for the cases they'll never see coming? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Croft, a fellowship-trained simulationist and emergency medicine physician, to explore the world of medical simulation. Dr. Croft breaks down what simulation actually is, why readiness, not perfection, is the ultimate goal, and how techniques borrowed from the aviation and oil drilling industries are reshaping how clinicians learn. We also dig into in situ simulation: what it means to run training scenarios inside a live hospital, how it uncovers hidden safety threats, and why it sometimes just takes a carafe of coffee to get everyone on board. Plus, Dr. Croft shares the story of Operation Cobra, a preparedness drill for one of the world's most dangerous snake bites. If you're curious about medical education, patient safety, or just want to know what a simulationist's week actually looks like, this one's for you.

Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson

Episode recording date: 01/28/2026


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