Timothy Dotson
Simulated/Standardized Patient Trainer
Summary
Experienced Simulation Educator providing quality simulation based training to simulated/standardized patients and learners in a variety of medical disciplines. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective simulation coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Standardized/Simulated Patient Trainer
Memphis
05.2019 - Current
- Manage over 80 simulated patients
- Formalized procedures for proctors/event assistants
- Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures
- Review video of simulation and debrief with simulated patients
- Worked closely with faculty to develop realistic simulations to best serve learners
Inner City South (Co-Founder/ Executive Director)
Memphis
01.2008 - Current
- Established Performance Arts Program C.R.E.A.T.E.
- Co-Founder of sickle cell benefit "Dinner and Divas"
- Served as mentor for Reach Memphis
- Collaborated with Theatre Memphis as Teaching Artist
- Write, Cast and Produce original stage productions and spoken word performances
UTHSC Standardized Patient/ Proctor
Memphis
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Served as patient proxy
- Provided feedback to learners about communication skills
- As Proctor, served as liaison between simulated patient, learners, faculty and staff.
- Member of Simulated Patient Advisory Committee
INSOUTH Bank -Centralized Documentation Prep (CDP)
Memphis
12.1999 - 06.2010
- Loan documentation preparation and processing
- Customer service and correspondence
- Created compliance regulation team building activities
- Responsible for collating the policies and procedures for Loan Processing department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
08.1994 - 05.1999
Skills
Case Development
undefinedCertification
University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Diversity Certificate Program
Timeline
Center for Telehealth Certification for Providers and Educators
10-2022
University of Illinois at Chicago-Standardized Patient Educator Certificate Program
11-2020
University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Diversity Certificate Program
03-2020
Standardized/Simulated Patient Trainer -
05.2019 - Current
UTHSC Standardized Patient/ Proctor -
07.2014 - 05.2019
Inner City South (Co-Founder/ Executive Director) -
01.2008 - Current
INSOUTH Bank -Centralized Documentation Prep (CDP) -
12.1999 - 06.2010
Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Arts, English
08.1994 - 05.1999
Professional Societies
- 2019 – Present Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
- 2021 – Present Society for Simulation in Healthcare
- 2023 – Present Tennessee Simulation Alliance
Service Experience
Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
- 2021-Present Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Social Justice Committee
- 2023-Present Conference Abstract Submission and Program Development sub-committee
Presentations
- More than a Character, Case Development from a Playwright’s Perspective, International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Los Angeles, CA, 2022
- Putting Our CHIPS on the Table; Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Simulation, Documentary, Memphis, TN, 2023
- Power of We Town Hall, A Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Simulation Education, Memphis, TN 2023
- Creating the Power of We Town Hall, Association of SP Educators, Portland, OR, 2023
Book Chapters
- Smith C., Pitt J., Dotson T., Tierney T. Development Opportunities for Older SPs. In: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Geriatric Simulation Training. Springer. Cham.
- Coming in 2024 Pitt J., Dotson T. Standardized Patient Case Development. In: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Springer. Cham. Coming in 2024
Grants Funded
2020 “Developing Standardized/Simulated Patients to Better Portray the Social Determinants of Health” University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Office of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, MiniGrant. Role: Co-Investigator
2022 "Power of We Town Hall, A Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Simulation Education,"University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Office of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, Mini-Grant. Role-Principal Investigator
Awards
2023 Emerging Leader Award Nominee, Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
2023 Thomas Connell Lichterman Employee of the Year Award nominee, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Professional Societies
- 2019 – Present Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
- 2021 – Present Society for Simulation in Healthcare
- 2023 – Present Tennessee Simulation Alliance
Service Experience
Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
- 2021-Present Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Social Justice Committee
- 2023-Present Conference Abstract Submission and Program Development sub-committee
Presentations
- More than a Character, Case Development from a Playwright's Perspective, International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Los Angeles, CA, 2022
- Putting Our CHIPS on the Table; Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Simulation, Documentary, Memphis, TN, 2023
- Power of We Town Hall, A Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Simulation Education, Memphis, TN 2023
- Creating the Power of We Town Hall, Association of SP Educators, Portland, OR, 2023
Book Chapters
- Smith C., Pitt J., Dotson T., Tierney T. Development Opportunities for Older SPs. In: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Geriatric Simulation Training. Springer. Cham.
- Coming in 2024 Pitt J., Dotson T. Standardized Patient Case Development. In: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Springer. Cham. Coming in 2024
Grants Funded
2020 “Developing Standardized/Simulated Patients to Better Portray the Social Determinants of Health” University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Office of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, MiniGrant. Role: Co-Investigator
2022 "Power of We Town Hall, A Community Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Simulation Education,"University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Office of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, Mini-Grant. Role-Principal Investigator
Awards
2023 Emerging Leader Award Nominee, Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
2023 Thomas Connell Lichterman Employee of the Year Award nominee, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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