The Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) is a world class multidisciplinary training and research facility. WISER is an institute of the University of Pittsburgh with a mission to conduct research and training programs utilizing simulation based education to provide a safer environment for patients of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and its affiliates.

Meet the Director 
Paul Phrampus, MD

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Satellite Centers 
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Operational Best Practices for Your Simulation Center

MOCA® Certification

HeartCode® Basic Life Support

HeartCode® Advanced Cardiac Life Support CME

Difficult Airway Management CME

WISER Preceptor Program

Creating Your Simulation Center