Publications

Book chapter

• A. Torres and maxSIMhealth Group (2021). An interconnected collective of manufacturing, design, and simulation labs to advance medical simulation training. In A. L. Brooks, S. Branham, B. Kapralos, A. Nakajima, J. Tyerman, and l. Jain (Eds.). Recent Advances in Technologies for Inclusive Well-Being: Virtual Patients, Gamification and Simulation. Springer-Verlag, Intelligent Systems Reference Library, vol. 196, Germany, pp. 141-176. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59608-8_8

Refereed Journal Articles

• A. K. Jolly, D. Selvarajah, J. Micallef, A. Torres and D. Button, “Adapting the Gamified Educational Networking Online Learning Management System to Test a Decentralized Simulation-Based Education Model to Instruct Paramedics-in-Training on the Emergency Intraosseous Access and Infusion Skill,” Cureus, Mar. 2024, vol. 16(3): e55493. doi:10.7759/cureus.55493
• N. Guérard-Poirier, L. Meloche-Dumas, M. Beniey, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, M. Dhane, F. Mercier, R. Younan, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai. “The Exploration of Remote Simulation Strategies for the Acquisition of Psychomotor Skills in Medicine: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial”, Discover Education, vol. 2, pp. 19, 2023, doi: 10.1007/s44217-023-00041-2
• F. Pelletier, A. Torres, L. Meloche-Dumas, N. Guérard-Poirier, A. Kaviani, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai. “The role of collaborative observational practice and feedback-discourse to promote remote acquisition of technical surgical skills”, Journal of Surgical Research, vol. 288, pp. 372-382, 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.02.006
• M. Habti, F. Bénard, L. Meloche-Dumas, S. Bérubé, D. Cadoret, A. Arutiunian, Y. Papas, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai. “Hand Sewn Anastomosis Skill Acquisition and In Vivo Transfer Using 3D-Printed Small Bowel Simulator”, Journal of Surgical Research, vol. 288, pp. 225–232, 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.03.004
• V. Blouin, F. Bénard, F. Pelletier, S. Abdo, L. Meloche-Dumas, B. Kapralos, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai. “Optimizing the Learner’s Role in Feedback: Development of a Feedback-Preparedness Online Application for Medical Students in the Clinical Setting”. Technical Report. Cureus, May 2023, vol. 15(5), e38722, doi: 10.7759/cureus.38722
• B. Gamble, A. Dubrowski, A. Torres, M. Short, “Virtual interprofessional education to support medical laboratory technologists’ participation in interprofessional collaborative practice within integrated healthcare models”. Healthcare Management Forum, SAGE Publications Inc, Aug 2022, doi: 10.1177/08404704221114961
• S. Wahab, A. Dubrowski. “Adapting the Gamified Educational Networking (GEN) Learning Management System to Deliver a Virtual Simulation Training Module to Determine the Enhancement of Learning and Performance Outcomes”. Technical Report. Cureus, June 2022, vol. 14(6), e26332, doi: 10.7759/cureus.26332
• M. Sivanathan, J. Micallef, K. M. Clarke, B. Gino, S. Joshi, S. Abdo, D. Buttu, M. Mnaymneh, S. Siraj, A. Torres, G. Brock, D. Button, C. Pereira, A. Dubrowski. “The Development and Initial End-Point User Feedback of a 3D-Printed Adult Proximal Tibia IO Simulator”. Technical Report. Cureus, May 2022, vol. 14(5), e25481, doi: 10.7759/cureus.25481
• M. Habti, F. Bénard, A. Arutiunian, S. Bérubé, D. Cadoret, L. Meloche-Dumas, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “Development and Learner-Based Assessment of a Novel, Customized, 3D Printed Small Bowel Simulator for Hand-Sewn Anastomosis Training”. Technical Report. Cureus, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.7759/cureus.20536
• A. Dubrowski, B. Kapralos, E. Peisachovich, C. Da Silva, and A. Torres, “A Model for an Online Learning Management System for Simulation-Based Acquisition of Psychomotor Skills in Health Professions Education”. Editorial. Cureus, Mar. 2021, doi: 10.7759/cureus.14055

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• K. Clarke, A. Torres, M. J. P. Peixoto, B. Kapralos, and A. Dubrowski. “Mobile learning and simulation for the development of hands-on clinical skills”. In: Proceedings of the Mobile Learning 2023 International Conference (ML 2023), March 11-13, 2023, Lisbon, Portugal.
• A. Torres, M. Sivanathan, P. Mutombo, J. Micallef, S. Wahab, S. Abdo, V. Matheou, K. Wilcocks, L. Yanguez Franco, B. Kapralos, and A. Dubrowski. “The gamified educational network learning management system for medical education”. In: Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV2023), pp. 1-8, March 1-3, 2023, Thessaloniki, Greece.
• A. Torres, B. Kapralos, A. Uribe-Quevedo, E. Z. Quero, and A. Dubrowski, “A gamified educational network for collaborative learning”. In: Auer M.E., Tsiatsos T. (eds) Internet of Things, Infrastructures and Mobile Applications. IMCL 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 2021, vol 1192. Springer, Cham., doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-49932-7_26
• P. Mutombo, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, B. Gamble, C. Adams, L. Lawson, A. Dubrowski and C. da Silva, “An Innovative Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Age-Friendly Cultural Competencies,” COMPSAC 2021: Intelligent and Resilient Computing for a Collaborative World, Jul. 12-16, 2021, doi: 10.1109/COMPSAC51774.2021.00195
• M. ElRaheb, F. Lebel-Guay, M. Younan, A. Dubrowski, F. Mercier, E. Patocskai, R. Younan, “Broadcasting clinical activities of the mandatory surgical rotation to clerks in the light of COVID-19 on the Gamified Educational Network (GEN) platform, a pilot study.”, Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education (C-CASE), Oct. 29-30, 2020, doi: 10.1503/cjs.021920.
• N. Guérard-Poirier, M. Beniey, L. Méloche-Dumas, A. Torres, M. Dhane, B. Misheva, A. Dubrowski, F. Mercier, E. Patocskai, “A Gamified Network for Surgical Education during COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education (C-CASE), Oct. 29-30, 2020, doi: 10.1503/cjs.021920.
• A. Torres, B. Kapralos, A. Uribe-Quevedo, E. Zea, A. Dubrowski, “A gamified educational network for collaborative learning”. In: Proceedings of the 2019 SIM-one SIM Expo, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 21-22, 2019.

Refereed Abstracts and Posters

• A. Torres, S. Abdo, B. Kapralos, V. Bhat, and A. Dubrowski, “From Gamification to Virtual Reality: The Evolution of the Gamified Educational Networking Learning Management System through Design-Based Research in Simulation-Based Education,” 2025 XR Salento, Otranto, Italy, Jun 17-20, 2025.
• Z. Hosseini, A. Torres, D. Smeeton, B. Gamble, B. Kapralos, and A. Dubrowski, “Virtual Simulation is More Effective than Didactic Lectures in Preparing Medical Laboratory Students for Simulation-Based Microtomy Training: Pilot Randomized Control Trial,” 2024 SIM Expo, Banff, Alberta, Canada, Nov 25-26, 2024.
• W. Sun, J. Calver, A. Torres, L. Martignetti, M. Lemonde and A. Dubrowski, “Using Micro-credential to Educate Long-Term Care Staff to Provide Palliative Care for People with Dementia: A Gamified Educational Network (GEN),” 2024 IEEE 8th International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health (SeGAH), Funchal, Portugal, Aug 7-9, 2024.
• S. Abdo, S. Siraj, B. Barth, P. Calverley, K. Clarke, K. Gamble, B. Kapralos, B. Kohain, M. Short, A. Torres, B. Gamble, and A. Dubrowski, “Developing Virtual Interprofessional Education Micro-Credential Modules for Medical Laboratory Learners using Elaboration Theory,” 2023 SIM Expo, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 11-12, 2023.
• F. Pelletier, A. Torres, L. Meloche-Dumas, N. Guérard-Poirier, A. Kaviani, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E Patocskai, “The role of collaborative feedback and remote practice in the acquisition of suturing skills by medical students at Université de Montréal,” Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education (C-CASE), Oct. 13-14, 2022, doi: 10.1503/cjs.014622
• F. Bénard, M. Habti, L. Meloche-Dumas, S. Bérubé, D. Cadoret, A. Arutiunian, Y. Papas, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “Efficacy testing of an affordable and realistic small bowel simulator for hand-sewn anastomosis,” Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education (C-CASE), Oct. 13-14, 2022, doi: 10.1503/cjs.014622
• S. Siraj, M. Sivanathan, S. Abdo, J. Micallef, B. Gino, D. Butthu, K. Clarke, M. Mnaymneh, A. Torres, G. Brock, A. Dubrowski, “The Acceptability of Three Dimensionally (3D) Printed Simulators in the Context of Training for Rural and Remote Practice: A Case Study of University and Not-for-Profit Collaboration.” 2022 SIM Expo, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct 17-18, 2022.
• . Pelletier, L. Meloche-Dumas, A. Torres, N. Guérard-Poirier, A. Kaviani, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “Learning Surgical Skills Remotely: Open Ended Commentary Based on Peer-to-Peer Feedback is as Efficacious as Expert-Based Feedback.” The 27th Annual Meeting of Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM 2022), Seville, Spain, Jun. 15-17, 2022.
• N. Guérard-Poirier, M. Beniey, L. Meloche-Dumas, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, M. Dhane, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “Exploration of Remote Peer-to-Peer Learning in Preparation for Acquisition of Fundamental Surgical Skills: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.” The 22nd International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2022), Los Angeles, California, USA. Jan. 15-19, 2022.
• P. Mutombo, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, B. Gamble, B. Momand, C. Adams, L. Lawson, C. da Silva, A. Dubrowski, “Using Community-Based Participatory Research to build an Innovative Virtual Environment to Enhance Age-friendly Cultural Competencies,” IFAs 15th Global Conference on Ageing “Rights Matter”, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 10-12, 2021.
• N. Guérard-Poirier, M. Beniey, L. Meloche-Dumas, A. Torres, M. Dhane, B. Kapralos, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “Virtual Simulation in Medical Education for the Acquisition of Fundamental Surgical Skills: a Randomized Controlled Trial,” The Royal College Simulation Summit, Virtual, Nov. 4-5, 2021.
• P. Mutombo, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, B. Gamble, B. Momand, C. Adams, L. Lawson, C. da Silva, A. Dubrowski, “Seniors Cultural Competency Virtual Learning Environment (SCCVLE): An Innovative Education Tool to enhance Competencies,” MEI 2021 4th International Conference on Medical Education Informatics, Virtual, The University of Nottingham, UK and the University of Malaya, Malaysia, Jul. 12-15, 2021. D. Buttu, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, A. Dubrowski, B. Gino, A. Benson, “Preliminary data results regarding the development of a virtual education simulation of an adult proximal tibia model for intraosseous insertion simulators to train pre-hospital healthcare providers,” MEI 2021 4th International Conference on Medical Education Informatics, Virtual, The University of Nottingham, UK and the University of Malaya, Malaysia, Jul. 12-15, 2021.
• A. Dubrowski, B. Kapralos, E. Patocskai, A. Torres, A. Arutiunian, S. Wahab, T. Weber, M. Mnaymneh, “Online Health Experiential Learning Platform (HELP) - Utilizing Gamified Educational Networking and Three-Dimensional Printing for Distance Training,” The Learner: Twenty-eighth International Conference on Learning, Krakow, Poland, Jul. 9-11, 2021.
• N. Guérard-Poirier, M. Beniey, L. Meloche-Dumas, A. Torres, M. Dhane, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “La Pédagogie Chirurgicale en temps de COVID-19: l’enseignement des points de suture avancés entre pairs à travers une plateforme en ligne,” L’Association Québécoise de Chirurgie (AQC) – 51e Congrès annuel 2021, Virtual, Montréal, QC, May 21, 2021.
• N. Guérard-Poirier, M. Beniey, L. Meloche-Dumas, A. Torres, M. Dhane, F. Mercier, A. Dubrowski, E. Patocskai, “La Pédagogie Chirurgicale en temps de COVID-19: l’enseignement des points de suture avancés entre pairs à travers une plateforme en ligne,” Journée annuelle de la recherche du Centre de pédagogie appliquée aux sciences de la santé (CPASS), Université de Montréal, Virtual, Montréal, QC, May 19, 2021.
• S. Wahab, D. Smeeton, A. Torres, B. Kapralos, A. Dubrowski, “Application of hierarchical task analysis to construct experiential task analysis hands-on and on-line training modules to teach microtomy: A pilot study,” 2020 Canadian Health Workforce Virtual Conference, Dec. 9-10, 2020.