Simulation as a Teaching Method: Evaluation of the University of Minnesota Humanitarian Crisis Simulation.

Objective: The University of Minnesota Crisis Humanitarian Simulation provides trans-disciplinary training in disaster response. The course directors wished to better understand the learning outcomes and experiences of simulation participants.

Methods: The learning outcomes and experiences of participants in the 2019 simulation were assessed using 3 modalities: 1) pre-and post-simulation test, 2) participants' self-assessment of learning, and 3) qualitative feedback via an anonymous evaluation.