Episode 3 - Guest Danny Opperman: Building Confidence Through Simulation
In this episode of On Record, hosts Andy Simmons and Mike Anzalone speak with Danny Opperman, Director of Clinical Simulation Education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Danny shares how simulation has evolved from his early days in EMS to a core component of medical and nursing education. He discusses how video recording enhances debriefing, assessment, and competency-based learning across PCOM’s three campuses, and explores the potential of AI in developing simulation cases and supporting standardized patient encounters. Danny also reflects on his ongoing research using simulation to strengthen leadership and soft skills within EMS.