EP 51 Implementing Roleplaying Games in Your Simulation Program

In this episode of The SimGeeks Podcast, we’re diving even further into role-playing games (RPGs) in healthcare education and professional development. Yeah, we’re talking about dice, storytelling, and character sheets… but not just for fun. RPGs are proving to be a powerful tool for team-building, professional development, and engagement in high-stakes environments like healthcare simulation. We break down what it takes to successfully implement RPGs in an organization, from getting leadership buy-in to overcoming resistance and setting up the right ground rules. We also geek out on different RPG systems, play styles, and the eternal debate: imagination vs. miniatures and maps. If you’ve ever struggled with scheduling or keeping a group engaged, we’ve got tips for finding champions within your team to make it all work. Most importantly, we explore how RPGs enhance communication, decision-making, and teamwork—just like a good sim should. Plus, we’re sharing resources for those who want to bring RPG-style learning into their own training programs. Whether you’re a tabletop veteran or just RPG-curious, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of geekery. Hit play and let’s roll! 🎲 Keywords role playing games, healthcare, team building, simulation, engagement, Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, professional development, gaming, education, team engagement, RPGs, professional development, commitment, facilitator skills, healthcare simulation, creative learning, innovative training