Simulation has a role in Medical Education, Teaching & Training but it cannot replace real patients.

The article discusses the highlights of the International Conference on Simulators, Simulated and Standardized Patients in Health Professional Education held on November 20-22, 2014 at University of Health Sciences in Pakistan. Topics include the conference focusing on the usefulness of simulation in medical education, as well as its limitations and disadvantages, such its inability to replace real patients. Also mentioned are Professors Kay Mohanna and Jawad Sajid as among the speakers.