Krystle Campbell, BS, MS - Class of 2017

Krystal Campbell recognized a passion for clinical simulation early in her career.  She soon saw value for a formalized education in the field and decided to enroll in the MSMS program. “Drexel was the first choice due to its extensive coverage of the science through many different topics, including simulation administration and debriefing. Furthermore, I was extremely impressed by the number of national simulation experts that were professors,” said Campbell.

Currently, Campbell works for the University of Wisconsin Clinical Simulation Program, a joint venture between UW Health and UW School of Medicine and Public Health. She began as the administrative assistant, was promoted to coordinator, then to the educator, and now I currently hold the role of manager. According to Campbell, her rapid assentation was made possible in many ways by the solid foundation Drexel’s MSMS program provided her; incorporating the content topics of simulation facilitation, curriculum development, debriefing, assessment, administration, and leadership.  This solid foundation offers expertise and tools to grow as a leader in the field of simulation and contribute to the advancement of the science through leadership, advocacy, research, and development.

For Campbell, the faculty was one of the best aspects of the program.  “They’re expertise, passion, and mentorship is something I’ll cherish throughout my life.  During my time with the program, they were beyond willing to going the extra mile to support my cohorts and myself.  Since graduation, this devotion to the students has not lapsed; I have reached out to them, and they have continued to share their expertise and mentorship with me, without reserve.  I am greatly indebted to them for this continued devotion to me,” said Campbell.

While her first on-campus experience was a little anxiety provoking, the program went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcomed and prepared.  Within the first few days on campus, she knew she had found a group of lifelong mentors, friends, and supporters.   Campbell felt that fully connecting with everyone online was hard, but the in-person week quickly broke down the barrier, and from that point forward she couldn't wait to come back and that the relationships made were one of the best attributes of the program.  

When asked if she would recommend the program Campbell said "I have already recommended the program to many others at my institution and beyond.  Our simulation educator is currently enrolled in the program, with expected graduation in 2019.  I believe in the power of simulation to transform patient care through more effective education, quality assurance,  better teamwork, and more effective care systems. To me, this means growing the science of simulation in the areas of administration, engineering, education, and assessment as this program does."

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Matthew Charnetski, BS, EMT-P, MS – Class of 2016

Matthew Charnetski, BS, EMT-P, MS is a 2016 graduate of Drexel University’s MS in Medical & Healthcare Simulation Program (MSMS).  Currently, he is the Director of Simulation Learning at New York Institute of Technology at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  After graduating the program, he took a position as faculty and Director of Medical Simulation at Nazarbayev University in Astana Kazakhstan.  Both were opportunities that he couldn’t have even imagined before going through Drexel’s MSMS program.

After years of working as a paramedic and in information technology, Charnetski fell into a position as a Simulation Specialist.  Simulation sparked a new career path for him, and he knew he would need to further his education if you wished to advance someday.  That is when he found Drexel University College of Medicine’s MS in Simulation program.

The interprofessional faculty and students made Drexel stand out compared to other healthcare education options.  Additionally, the structure of the program allowed him to work while in school, and the classes were directly applicable to his current potion so that he could apply what he learned instantly.  Charnetski also greatly benefited from the professional relationships he developed with the faculty and fellow students.  "Their mentorship allowed me to grasp the various elements and challenges of simulation including difficult conversations, curriculum design, adult learning, and simulation methodologies," said Charnetski.

Charnetski greatly benefitted from the in-person practicum sessions.  The weeks amassed an international, interprofessional, and high performing group of individuals that represent a majority of the who’s who of simulation.  Every on-campus class left him with a renewed vigor to keep pressing forward, establishing and implementing best practices in his career.

Overall, Charnetski said that “the program has meant the world to me.  The faculty, the staff, my co-students; they have all been part of some of the most meaningful experiences in my life.”

For anyone interested in Drexel’s MS in Simulation program, Charnetski said he would, without hesitation, recommend the program to prospective students.  “This program was one of the best educational experiences of my life.  The growth that this program engendered in me professionally, personally, and clinically cannot be underestimated.  The faculty were both supportive and challenging helping me to achieve, and they have continued to be mentors and colleagues as I advance in my career," said Charnetski.

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