Multiprofessional Simulation Centers: an Innovative Organizational Model for Medical Education

Multiprofessional accreditation-simulation centres (MASC) represent an innovative organizational model that integrates practical training for students, residents, and practicing physicians into a unified system of continuous professional development. To systematically map the landscape of multiprofessional simulation centres globally, characterizing organizational models, infrastructure requirements, educational approaches, assessment systems, and effectiveness across diverse contexts. Literature analysis conducted according to PRISMA-ScR 2025 guideline. Searches were performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and grey literature (January 2015 – November 2025). Two independent reviewers performed screening and data extraction. Synthesis included qualitative thematic analysis and quantitative description of characteristics. Eighty-four sources were included (68 empirical studies, 18 normative documents, 8 case studies). Five major international accreditation systems were identified (SSH-USA, SESAM-Europe, INACSL-USA, ASPiH-United Kingdom, ECAQA-Central Asia). Typical MASC characteristics include: mission-driven management; infrastructure of 1,200–1,500 m²; 130–150 equipment units of varying fidelity; faculty with formal education in simulation; three-level learner integration (students-residents-physicians); standardized curricula. Educational outcomes demonstrated superiority (52.3% high competency levels in accredited centres versus 31.4% in non-accredited centres, p