About Us

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Medical Simulation (SIMS) is one of Singapore's largest simulation facilities with a comprehensive range of simulation modalities, cutting-edge technology, and training programmes.

SIMS is the first and largest healthcare simulation institute in Singapore and Southeast Asia to have achieved full accreditation in 2019 across four campuses by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), the leading healthcare simulation accreditation body in the world. Initially accredited in 2019, SIMS has successfully gained reaccreditation this year, extending its recognised status until December 2029. The accreditation formally recognises SIMS' excellence in healthcare simulation in accordance with international industry standards in the areas of Assessment, Research, Teaching/Education, Systems Integration, and now includes a new domain on Fellowship. This comprehensive accreditation underscores SIMS' ongoing commitment to maintaining and advancing the highest standards in healthcare simulation.

SIMS is committed to delivering quality simulation training by providing a safe and supervised environment for healthcare professionals to sharpen their clinical skills towards mastery. With a rich legacy in clinical education, SIMS aims to be the leading global institution in medical simulation, pushing frontiers in patient safety.

Vision:

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Medical Simulation (SIMS) aims to be an international leader in the delivery of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, multi-modality and interprofessional simulation-based training and research.

Mission:

To develop quality and standards for simulation-based training, with a focus on patient-centred environments
To provide a safe environment for trainees to hone their skills, with a view to enhance patient safety and ethical practice
To provide the tools to nurture and serve professional learners at all levels effectively
To provide support for individuals and teams training from basic to highly complex and specialised areas
To innovate and explore new frontiers in simulation based education and research
To form partnerships and collaborations in line with meeting our vision

Core Values:

Strive for Excellence
Integrity
Mutual Respect and Teamwork
Service through Learning to Promote a Culture of Safety