Joseph Margolick, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Dr. Joseph Margolick is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a trauma surgeon and critical care intensivist at Arkansas’ only Level I Adult Trauma Center. Originally from Canada, he completed his medical degree at McMaster University, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of British Columbia and a fellowship in trauma and critical care at UT Southwestern. Dr. Margolick is passionate about surgical education, leading simulation-based trauma training initiatives and mentoring medical students and residents. His research interests include traumatic brain injury, trauma resuscitation, and global surgery.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Description:This Lightning Talk presents findings from a pilot study exploring the feasibility of conducting a multi-modal evaluation of stress responses in interprofessional (IP) learners during a simulated trauma education event (Sim-IPE). The talk will share practical insights on measuring learner stress through physiological, biochemical, and psychological markers in real-time, and will highlight variations in stress responses across professions. The session will offer learners an evidence-informed perspective on designing more supportive, equitable Sim-IPE environments.Introduction:Sim-…