Jabeen Fayyaz

Program Director, PEM Clinical Fellowship, Division of Emergency Medicine
Resuscitation Lead, Division of Emergency Medicine
Simulation Educator, Division of Emergency Medicine

Medical Director, SimKIDS Simulation Program, Learning Institute
Medical Director, Teaching Scholarship Program, Learning Institute

Other positions

Board of Directors, International Paediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) Board of Directors, International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research, & Education (INSPIRE)
Visiting Faculty, Indus Hospital Health Network (IHHN), Pakistan
Visiting Faculty, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India
Visiting Faculty, University of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz is the medical director of SimKIDS Simulation Program, and an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. She also serves as a Staff Physician in the Division of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Dr. Fayyaz began her journey at SickKids in 2016 as a PEM fellow and has since advanced to her current roles. Her career started in Pakistan, where she was a PEM faculty member at Aga Khan University Hospital for five years. She played a pioneering role in Emergency Medicine in Pakistan, recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 2011. Dr. Fayyaz earned a master’s degree in health professional education and a PhD in simulation, showcasing her commitment to professional development. She has implemented a simulation-based PEM curriculum and a one-year PEM certification program, graduating 27 physicians in 2023. Dr. Fayyaz leads various initiatives at SickKids, including serving as the Resuscitation Lead for the Competency-Based Medical Education Program and chairing the Resuscitation Oversight Committee.

Research

As a simulation educator, Dr. Fayyaz's research philosophy is rooted in the belief that simulation-based training can transform health-care education and practice. Her primary area of interest lies in utilizing simulation as a powerful tool for system and process testing to enhance the quality of care and ensure patient safety. By replicating real-world scenarios, she aims to identify potential weaknesses in health-care systems and processes, enabling us to implement necessary improvements that positively impact patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery.

Another critical aspect of Dr. Fayyaz's research focuses on distance simulation, recognizing its immense potential for capacity building and community outreach. By harnessing the benefits of technology, she aspires to create accessible and inclusive simulation experiences that transcend geographical barriers. She is deeply committed to exploring cultural perspectives using simulation to promote cultural competence within the health-care workforce. This approach fosters empathy, communication and sensitivity, ultimately contributing to improved patient-centered care and reducing disparities in health outcomes. In all her research endeavors, she prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning and innovation.

Education and experience

• 2023: Doctor of Philosophy (Simulation), MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• 2023: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator® (CHSE®)
• 2018: Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
• 2006: Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (MCPS), Karachi, Pakistan.
• 2008: Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS), Karachi, Pakistan.
• 1995–2000: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Diplomas

• 2014: Diploma of Health Professional Education, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
• 2002: Diploma of Child Health (DCH) University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Postgraduate, Research and Specialty Training
• 2017–2018: Simulation Fellowship, Division of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
• 2016–2017: Paediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
• 2004–2006: Membership Training for Paediatric Medicine, Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (MCPS), Karachi, Pakistan.
• 2004–2008: Residency Training for Paediatric Medicine, Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS), Karachi, Pakistan.

1. Davis K, Gowda AS, Thompson-Newell N, Maloney C, Fayyaz J, Chang T. Gamification, Serious Games, and Simulation in Health Professions Education. Pediatric Annals. 2024;53(11):e401-e407
2. Schoppel, Kyle MD∗; Keilman, Ashley MD†; Fayyaz, Jabeen MBBS, DCH, FCPS, MCPS, MHPE‡; Padlipsky, Patricia MD§; Diaz, Maria Carmen G. MD, FAAP, FACEP∥; Wing, Robyn MD, MPH, FAAP¶; Hughes, Mary DO#; Franco, Marleny MD, FAAP∗∗; Swinger, Nathan MD∗; Whitfill, Travis MPH, MACE, MPhil††; Walsh, Barbara MD‡‡; Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS). Comparing Leadership Skills of Senior Emergency Medicine Residents in 3-Year Versus 4-Year Programs During Simulated Pediatric Resuscitation: A Pilot Study. Pediatric Emergency Care 40(8):p 591-597, August 2024.
3. Cynthia J. Mosher, Perman Gochyyev, Adam Cheng, Alex Morton, Jabeen Fayyaz, Susan E. Farrell, Janice C. Palaganas,
   Effect of Simulation Case Complexity on Engagement During Distance Debriefing - A Randomized Controlled Trial,
   Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Volume 91, 2024, 101538, ISSN 1876-1399
4. Khajeei, Dahlia & Neufeld, Hannah & Donelle, Lorie & Meyer, Samantha & Fayyaz, Jabeen & Mack, Megan. (2024). The Maternal Health Literacy of South Asian Newcomer Mothers and Canadian-born Mothers: A Narrative Inquiry Using Propositional Analysis. Journal of Information Analysis. 10.53964/jia.2024003.
5. The impact of accreditation on continuous quality improvement process in undergraduate medical education programs: A scoping review Arja SB, White BA, Fayyaz J, Thompson A. The impact of accreditation on continuous quality improvement process in undergraduate medical education programs: A scoping review. MedEdPublish (2016). 2024 May 23;14:13.