Simulation Training in a Lower Middle-Income Country: Supporting a New Center and Developing Low-Cost Models for Critical Skill Acquisition

Introduction: There is a demand for surgical simulation training to be made accessible in low-resource countries. We conducted pilot workshop at new state-of-the-art center and evaluated two novel low-cost models lower middle-income country (LMIC). Methods: A hands-on train local educators about was held center. Participant surveys were analyzed following the “training-the-trainer” workshop. Low-cost, hybrid-fidelity pericardiocentesis thoracic cavity created using locally available materials. These recreated pertinent anatomy cost under 20 US dollars each. The used 109 postgraduate anesthesiology trainees during medical education workshops. collected analyzed. Results: Of who participated workshop, 65% “agreed” 35% “strongly agreed” with claim that simulations better prepared teach clinical scenarios. Additionally, of agreed" them navigate interprofessional care those ranked as “good” or “outstanding" by 100% survey respondents. thoracostomy “outstanding” 64% Both simulators valued their design, recreation essential anatomy, immersive design elements. Conclusion: Our team successfully implemented skill an LMIC working close collaboration experts, advancement instruction practices. Collaboration key increasing access simulations, particularly low-