Clinical reasoning
Teams work through anesthesia crisis scenarios, recognizing key cues and making decisions as the situation evolves.
Live SIM Competition on Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management
SIM WARS TRILOGY Philippines 2026
A high-energy live simulation competition for anesthesiology training programs, built to test clinical reasoning, teamwork, resource management, and coordinated care under crisis conditions.
3-4
trainees per team
12-16
teams accepted
10+5
minutes sim + debrief
ACRM
anesthesia crisis resource management
Why Join
Turn “knowing what to do” into “performing when it counts”
Simulation is an essential 21st-century tool for anesthesia education, allowing learners to practice cognitive, technical, and behavioral skills without risk to real patients. SIM WARS TRILOGY goes beyond trophies and rankings: it is intentionally designed to strengthen clinical reasoning, teamwork, and readiness for time-critical patient care.
- Who can join
- Anesthesiology training programs and their residency or fellowship trainees
- Team setup
- 3-4 trainees with one program trainer serving as coach
- Program limit
- Each training program may enter up to 2 teams with different coaches
- Screening
- The Registration and Screening Committee will assist with screening and registration
Competition Focus
The competition values not only the answer, but how the team gets there
Team communication
Participants clarify roles, share information, escalate concerns, and coordinate action in high-pressure moments.
Debriefing for growth
Each scenario includes debriefing objectives that turn performance gaps into focused teaching and improvement points.
Schedule
Competition Schedule
Registration and scenario submission portal-
Part 1
Elimination Round
August 9, 2026
Aesculap Academy, B. Braun Philippines, Bonifacio Global City -
Part 2
Finals
November 25, 2026
Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts -
Part 3
Malaysia
August 2027
Malaysia station details to follow
Scenario Submission Kit
Prepare your simulation scenario before submitting
Each team should submit a completed Simulation Scenario Worksheet with the official registration. Scenario topics should center on Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management across anesthesia topics and subspecialties. AI-assisted scenario development is accepted, but citations must be included.
10 min
Estimated scenario time
5 min
Estimated debriefing time
ACRM
Required scenario focus
Section 1 Scenario Developers
Scenario title, developer, brief case description, estimated scenario time, and estimated debriefing time.
Section 2 Scenario Demographics
Target learners, learner preparation, and simulation location.
Section 3 Curriculum Integration
Educational goal, up to 5 ACRM and medical objectives, case summary, and references.
Section 4 Debriefing Points
Knowledge points, technical skills, and non-technical skills to guide the debriefing discussion.
Section 5 Orientation Script and Room Setup
Case brief, scenario cast, simulator type, facilitators, actors, simulation technology support, participants, equipment, and moulage.
Section 6 Patient Information
Patient chart, vital signs, review of systems, allergies, history, current medications, and extra patient information.
Section 7 Storyboard
Simulation flow, scripted moments, patient states, timeline, expected learner actions, modifiers, triggers, and facilitator notes.
Section 8 Supporting Documents and Debriefing Guide
Laboratory results, images, ideal or expected actions, actual performance, plus/delta or AI feedback, and follow-up teaching points.
Before you submit, make sure you have:
- Team name and training program
- Coach name and contact details
- 3-4 trainee names and year levels
- Scenario title and ACRM topic
- Completed Simulation Scenario Worksheet
- References and AI citation, if applicable
Registration
Prepare your team details, then complete the official submission
Use this section to generate a clean team registration summary for coach and trainee review. Final registration and scenario file submission should be completed through the official Google Form.
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