ATSSL Reception

Advanced Technical Skills Simulation Laboratory (ATSSL)

at the Cumming School of Medicine

  • Design and facilitate individual and team-based simulation-based medical education (SBME) for an inclusive community of diverse learners, offering a full complement of simulation modalities in a safe environment.​

  • Effective design of appropriate quality simulation activities, incorporating a cost-effective, evidence-based approach.​

  • Support research and scholarship in simulation-based medical education (SBME) and assessment activities​.​

  • Maintain a high visibility, excellent reputation validated through retention of full accreditation​.

The ATSSL received accreditation as a Simulation Program from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in 2018 and will remain accredited until 2028.

The Advanced Technical Skills Simulation Laboratory (ATSSL) provides a high-fidelity environment for practical, hands-on simulation-based medical education and training. We host a wide range of sessions and bookings tailored to support the diverse needs of both internal, external users, and industry representatives.

The Advanced Technical Skills Simulation Laboratory (ATSSL) welcomes external users, including medical clinics, offices, and industry partners.

Our facility provides a professional environment for simulation-based education, product demonstrations, and procedural training. External users can benefit from our state-of-the-art simulation labs, which offer customizable setups for training sessions, workshops, and product testing. 

We work closely with industry representatives to facilitate hands-on learning and innovation, supporting both medical professionals and healthcare companies in advancing their skills and technologies.

The Advanced Technical Skills Simulation Laboratory (ATSSL) serves as a key resource for a wide range of internal users at the University of Calgary, including Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), and various other departments.

Residency programs, in particular, benefit from the advanced simulation and procedural skills training offered in our facility. Residents have access to high-fidelity simulation labs and hands-on procedural training designed to enhance their clinical and surgical expertise.

Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Residency Programs

PGME General Surgery Residency

PGME Anesthesiology Residency


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ATSSL 23-24 Annual Report

To see highlights of our current year, please review: 2023-2024 Annual Report


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