Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Pooja A. Nawathe, MD, FAAP, FCCM, FSSH, CHSE-A, CHSOS-A, is a Professor at Cedars Sinai Medical Center specializing in Pediatrics, Cardiology, and Biomedical Sciences. She serves as Medical Director of Simulation and Associate Director of the Congenital Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, focusing on integrating simulation-based training with clinical practice to enhance patient care and team performance.
She has held leadership roles in the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), contributing to standards and accreditation in simulation education. A recognized speaker and educator, Dr. Nawathe mentors professionals in advancing careers, certification, and leadership in healthcare simulation, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.