Enhancing Emergency Clinical Training with SimMan 3G Simulation

Background The predominance of critically ill patients in Chinese emergency departments restricts medical students' clinical exposure, leading to insufficient procedural training and possible reluctance to pursue emergency medicine. This research examines whether SimMan 3G simulation training significantly improves theoretical knowledge retention and practical skill performance in emergency clinical education for medical students. Methods Between January and June 2024, 241 medical students who received internship training in the emergency department were randomly divided into two groups: a control group ( n  = 121) that received bedside teaching and a research group ( n  = 120) that received SimMan 3G simulation training. The theoretical performance, practical skills, and satisfaction levels of the two groups of students were compared and analyzed. Results The enthusiasm for learning in the control group was 86.77% (105/121), significantly lower ( P  < 0.05) than that in the research group (96.67%, 116/120). The scores for theoretical knowledge, practical skills, case analysis, and comprehensive quality were all significantly higher in the study group than in the control group ( P  < 0.05). The satisfaction with teaching was significantly lower ( P  < 0.05) in the control group (85.12%, 103/121) than in the research group (98.33%, 118/120). Conclusion The SimMan 3G high-fidelity simulator demonstrates significant potential in optimizing emergency medicine training through structured scenario-based learning (SBL) modules.