Bethany Fearnow

Simulation Coordinator

Gerald L. Francis Center, Office 229 2087 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244

Brief Biography

Bethany Fearnow joined the Elon’s School of Health Sciences staff in June 2022. She has worked in the simulation world since 2018. As the Simulation Coordinator, she oversees standardized patients, booking of clients, and other daily operations. She enjoys seeing the students become excited as their didactic studies become real-life situations in simulation. Mrs. Fearnow’s research interests include student self-efficacy in simulation, simulation creation within a curriculum, and standardized patient training.

News & Notes

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies)

Employment History

UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Curriculum Innovation Consultant, September 2018 - June 2022

UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Pediatric Dental Assistant, February 2012 - September 2018

Publications

Meyer, B., Fearnow, B., Smith, H., Morgan, S. (2022). Implementing Standardized Patient Caregivers to Practice Difficult Conversations in a Pediatric Dentistry Course. MedEd Portal, https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11201

Wolcott, M. D., Fearnow, B., Moore, Z., Stallard, J., Tittemore, A. J., & Quinonez, R. B. (2021). How to create a faculty-centered curriculum support system: Launching the Academic Support Center (ASC) to inspire excellence in curriculum change. Journal of Dental Education, https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12613

Meyer, B. Fearnow, B., Quinonez, R.B. (2020). Asynchronous pediatric caregiver simulation in a virtual setting during the COVID pandemic. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12319

Meyer, B. Fearnow, B., Wolcott, M. (2020). Introducing legislative advocacy to dental school curriculum: A mixed-methods evaluation. PubMed. https://doi.org.10.1002/jdd.12336

Quinonez, R.B, Tittemore, A., Mason, M., Broome, A., Wolcott, M., Kornegay, E., Duqum, I., Fearnow, B., Phillips, K., King, J., Swift, E. (2022). Preparing for implementation of an Entrustable Professional Activity Assessment Framework. Journal of Dental Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13014

Presentations

Oral Presentations

Fearnow, B., Quinonez, R., Meyer, B. (2020, May). “Simulation and Telehealth” Presented at American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Virtual.

Fearnow, B. (2022, October) “Interactive Simulations in Cardiac Assessment.” Presented at the Cardiac Assessment-It’s a Matter of the Heart: Engaged Learning to Optimize Nursing Outcomes Conference.

Kussman, C., Fearnow, B., Skillman, N. (2023, March). “Measuring Nursing Competencies Using an Escape Room” Presented at Beyond the Manikin, Cary, NC.

Skillman, J., Fearnow, B., Fisher T, McQueen J. (2023, June). “Advancing Simulation Practices.” Online Conference Hosted by Elon University

Morris T., Skillman N., Fearnow B. (2023, October). "A Professional Development Workshop Utilizing Multiple Simulation Modalities to Improve Nursing Practice in Cardiac Care." Presented at the 17th Annual SENSES Conference

Skillman N., Fearnow B., Daily R. Utilizing Peer-to-Peer Debriefing for Next-Level Clinical Preparation. Presented at the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Annual Conference, June 2024, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA.

Skillman J. and Fearnow B. Simulation Encounters Advancing Through a Two-Way Mirror. Presented at the 23rd International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2024), January 2024, San Diego, California.

Skillman J. and Fearnow B. Simulationist Onboarding: Building a Foundation with Retention in Mind. Presented at the 24th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2025), January 2025, Orlando, Florida.

Skillman J. and Fearnow B. Lights, Camera, Practice: Crafting Engaging Training Videos for SPs. Presented at the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Annual Conference, June 2025, Montreal Quebec, CA.

Skillman J. and Fearnow B. Safe to Fail: Rethinking Simulation Through the Lens of Psychological Safety. Presented at the 26th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2025), January 2025, San Antonio, Texas.

Poster Presentations

Fearnow, B., Moore, Z., & Ciarrocca K. Building a Foundation: Implementation of an Early Standardized Patient Encounter. Poster presented at Adams School of Dentistry Research Day; (2020 February)

Fearnow, B., Susin. C, Fouad A., Moore, Z., Gauging Resident Entry-Level Communication through Standardized Patient Experiences. Poster presented at ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition; (2021, March)

Kornegay, B., Fearnow, B., Brame, J. Enhancing Practice Readiness through Interprofessional collaboration: A virtual simulation encounter. Poster presented at ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition; (2021, March)

Skillman N., Morris T., & Fearnow B. "It is a Matter of the Heart: Experiential Learning through Multiple Simulation Modalities." Presented at ASPE; (June 2023)

Professional Activities

CIPhER Institute (Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education & Research) 2019

Relational Leadship Institute Completion 2020

Relational Leadership Institute Facilitator 2021

Professional Development

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, December 2021

Awards

First Place at Ohio State University Research Day. Meyer, B. Fearnow, B., Wolcott, M. (2020). Introducing legislative advocacy to dental school curriculum: A mixed-methods evaluation. PubMed.

Beyond Excellence Staff Award. UNC Adams School of Dentistry. 2020.