Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Dr. Elizabeth Wells-Beede, PhD, RN, C-EFM, CHSE-A, CNE, ACUE, FAAN, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of health care simulation and her sustained impact on advancing simulation as a vital tool in education and research.
To date, only 135 inductees from 15 countries have been honored as SSH fellows.
“Being inducted into the SSH Academy is a tremendous honor,” said Wells-Beede, who
serves as senior associate dean and professor at UNTHSC’s College of Nursing. “Simulation
has transformed the way we approach health care education and patient safety, and
I am proud to contribute to this dynamic and innovative field.”
Wells-Beede’s extensive career includes leadership in nursing education, health care simulation and patient safety initiatives. At the College of Nursing, she has been instrumental in integrating simulation into nursing curricula, providing students with immersive and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for the complexities of real-world health care.
“We are so proud of Dr. Wells-Beede’s accomplishments in the field of health care simulation,” said Dr. Cindy Weston, founding dean at the College of Nursing. “Her induction into the SSH Academy is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and innovative contributions to advancing health care education and improving patient outcomes.”
The SSH, the world’s largest health care simulation organization, serves over 5,000 members across 60 countries. Its mission is to enhance the quality of health care through education, professional development and the advancement of simulation research and standards.
From HSC Newsroom - Community by Kate Lino