New Avtrach Research Reveal on WDEL

Healthcare Simulation Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and learn about the impactful world of healthcare simulation. This year, we’re excited to announce that Avkin CEO, Amy Cowperthwait, will be featured on WDEL September 9th sharing her insights and experiences that highlight the critical role simulation plays in healthcare education as we ramp up for Healthcare Simulation Week 2025!

If you’re wondering how to catch Amy’s segment on WDEL during Healthcare Simulation Week, here’s a quick guide to ensure you don’t miss it!

Healthcare simulation is transforming education and patient care by creating realistic, hands-on training environments without risk to real patients. Amy’s segment will dive into the groundbreaking Avtrach study, which shows how Avkin’s wearable simulators outperform traditional manikins by lowering student stress, building confidence, and better preparing them for real-world patient care. 

It will also follow Amy Cowperthwait’s journey from Emergency Room Nurse to Nurse Educator to CEO highlighting her mission to bring not only cutting-edge realism, but also emotional depth and human connection into healthcare simulation. This interview will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how modern simulation technology will shape safer, more confident healthcare professionals, and why that will matter for every patient’s future care.

Whether you’re an educator, student, clinician, or simulation enthusiast, this interview will provide meaningful insights and inspiration.

Amy Cowperthwait is a passionate leader and educator in healthcare simulation and a recognized authority in the field of healthcare simulation, with her theory on simulation including standardized patients. Her expertise helps illuminate how simulation enhances clinical skills, teamwork, and patient safety. Hearing from Amy provides a valuable perspective for anyone interested in healthcare training, education, and innovation.

Amy’s special feature will air on WDEL, Delaware’s News and Talk Station.

Date: September 9th, 2025

Time: 9AM EST

Station: WDEL 101.7 FM WIlmington, DE

Online: Listen live at WDEL.com or via the WDEL mobile app.

1. Listen on the Radio

If you’re near Wilmington, Delaware, simply tune your FM radio to 101.7 FM at the scheduled time.

2. Stream Online

Visit the WDEL website and click the “Listen Live” button to stream the broadcast in real time from anywhere in the world. This is perfect if you’re outside the Delaware area or prefer listening on your computer or mobile device.

3. Use the WDEL Mobile App

Download the free WDEL app available on both iOS and Android. The app allows you to stream live radio and catch up on past segments anytime, so you won’t miss a thing.

Healthcare simulation is transforming education and patient care by creating realistic, hands-on training environments without risk to real patients. Amy’s segment will dive into:

1. The “Why” Behind Avtrach – How a nurse-turned-CEO recognized the shortcomings of manikin training and set out to create a more human, realistic solution.

2. What Makes Wearable Simulation Different – Breaking down how Avbirth’s design goes beyond rubber manikins and task trainers to transform the learning experience.

3. Proof It Works – Insights from the new study showing that wearable simulators reduce learner stress and build confidence in ways manikins simply can’t.

Whether you’re an educator, student, clinician, or simulation enthusiast, this interview will provide meaningful insights and inspiration.

Don’t Miss It!

Mark your calendar and set a reminder to tune in to WDEL during Healthcare Simulation Week. Celebrate this important week by gaining fresh perspectives on simulation’s growing impact in healthcare education.

Have questions or want to share your thoughts after listening? Feel free to reach out and book a meeting with a solutions consultant below or you can contact us on Linkedin, Facebook, or Twitter!