The Sanibel Symposium Internship Program: Shaping the Future of Perfusion
The Sanibel Internship Program is more than just an internship—it is a gateway to the world of perfusion. This unique opportunity allows students to engage with top professionals, gain invaluable hands-on experience, and stay at the forefront of advancements in the field. As part of one of the most prestigious perfusion conferences, interns not only observe but actively contribute, building connections and skills that will shape their future careers.
Prospective Perfusion Student Forum Part 1: From Application to Graduation
With the latest installment of the Prospective Perfusion Student Forum coming up in March, now is the perfect time to look back at the insights from the inaugural session. Last September, Perfusion.com launched its first-ever quarterly Prospective Perfusion Student Forum, drawing in over 200 aspiring perfusionists eager to map their future in this life-saving field. Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Perfusion Program, the event featured dynamic presentations from industry experts Scott Sanderson and Carla Maul. In this blog series, we start with Scott’s compelling roadmap, guiding attendees from application to graduation. Stay tuned for part two, where Carla will tackle the transition from graduation to employment!
Sanibel Symposium Unveils 2025 Keynote Speaker and Featured Guests
Mark your calendar for the 14th annual Sanibel Symposium, where the world’s top cardiac and perfusion experts gather to exchange ideas, explore breakthroughs, and grow professionally. Hosted at the stunning Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida from May 7 to 10, 2025, this event seamlessly blends advanced education, unparalleled networking, and relaxation in a tropical paradise.
Prospective Perfusionist Forum – September 2024
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Surmounting Language Barrier in Pediatric Care
The field of online medical education frequently encounters difficulties concerning communication and understanding obstacles, especially when the language used for instruction varies from the native languages of healthcare professionals and caregivers. These hurdles in pediatric healthcare, are surmounted by utilizing generative language models to create a customized, multilingual curriculum that encompasses team training, surgical techniques, perioperative care, patient experiences, and educational materials for healthcare professionals and caregivers.
Insider Look: What the Latest Perfusion Manual Has to Offer
For most perfusionists, The Manual of Clinical Perfusion is the ultimate reference guide, helping them acquire up-to-date knowledge and practical skills vital to the clinical perfusionist role. With the 3rd Edition now available, perfusionists can expect some exciting improvements, such as updated procedures and the incorporation of the newest technologies in the perfusion profession.
The Concept of Universal Health Coverage
Universal health coverage, a concept increasing in popularity worldwide, aims to alleviate the financial burden of necessary medical services while ensuring fair access for all. Despite its admirable goal, the practical execution of this framework is filled with complexities that require careful examination.
Translational Bioethics That Aim to Improve Medical Practice
We introduce a systematic methodological approach to translational bioethics, an aspiring subfield of bioethics that aims to improve medical practice in line with ethical norms, which we refer to as "transformative medical ethics." This framework becomes crucial when there is a discrepancy between universally recognized ethical principles and their application in biomedicine and technology.
Sanibel Symposium Now Offering CEU Credits to Participants in the EU and UK
Furthering its efforts to add value internationally, Sanibel has some exciting news for participants living in the EU and UK: The EU’s European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP) and the UK’s Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists (SCPS) will award 8 continuing education credits/points each to Sanibel Symposium attendees, whether attending virtual or in-person. We sat down with Dr. Richard Issitt, Sanibel Symposium Scientific Session Program Manager, to learn more about this program and what it means for the perfusion community.
Etiquette Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals
Etiquette refers to a set of formal rules and behavior considered sacred and acceptable. These labels have long been established conventionally and are closely followed both professionally and socially. They refer to the principles that guide us.
Globalize Higher Medical Education to Address the Post Pandemic Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted higher education, medical education, and healthcare globally. To succeed in times of uncertainty, medical schools will have to adapt to the post-COVID-19 era and renew their international activities. To make a difference in communities at the local, national, and international levels, they must strengthen their global presence.
Patient Safety through Enhanced Team Communication
Communication training among healthcare teams has been focused primarily on strategies to improve information transfer, with less attention paid to the interpersonal dynamics and emotional aspects of communication. The operating room (OR) is one of the most emotional environments in the hospital and requires excellent communication among the team.