Masaryk University (MUNI) is the second-largest public university in the Czech Republic, founded in 1919 with a strong democratic tradition. It comprises ten faculties and over 200 departments, making it one of the leading teaching and research institutions in Central Europe. MUNI actively participates in European mobility and research programs, including Erasmus Mundus, which has expanded its global partnerships across regions such as the Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America, South Africa, and East Asia.
The university hosts over 31,000 students and 5,100 staff members, offering more than 180 bachelor’s, 200 master’s, and 130 doctoral programs, some in English or German.

The Faculty of Medicine is one of four MUNI’s founding faculties. It has educated over 22,000 doctors, 3,000 dentists, and thousands of other professionals. The faculty supports talented students through initiatives like the Junior Academy and P-Pool research program. Research is conducted at more than 70 departments and 19 research groups, producing over 700 publications annually. With 4,200 students, the faculty provides bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, including options for international students, and organizes specialization training for physicians and dentists.

Team members:

Emil Havránek is a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Department of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology of University Hospital Brno and the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University. His clinical focus is on maternal and fetal medicine. He also serves as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine and is pursuing a PhD focused on simulation-based education in obstetrics and gynaecology. He has led several projects developing simulation-based training for medical students and healthcare professionals. His professional interests include obstetric emergencies, multidisciplinary team training, non-technical skills, and the use of simulation to enhance communication, clinical performance, and patient safety. He initiated the ROUTINE project and coordinates its implementation with partner institutions and an international multidisciplinary team. Through the project, he supports the development of structured, evidence-based simulation training and promotes interdisciplinary cooperation in obstetric and gynaecological care.

Matěj Anton is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Brno, where he has worked since 2019. His main professional interests include obstetrics, intrapartum care, and maternal-fetal medicine. He has been involved in medical education since his own studies at the Faculty of Medicine and has continued teaching throughout his clinical career. He currently participates in the education of medical and midwifery students and serves as a tutor in simulation courses, workshops, and professional training for midwives and obstetricians. His educational interests focus particularly on simulation-based training, interdisciplinary teamwork, and practical training in obstetric emergencies, with an emphasis on translating clinical experience into effective and safe patient care.

Lenka Kučerová is a resident physician in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic. Alongside her clinical training, she is involved in teaching medical students both in the clinical setting and through simulation-based education. She also regularly participates in professional workshops and educational activities. Her professional interests include maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric emergencies, the development of clinical competencies, and improving patient safety through effective teamwork and simulation training.

Karolína Levíčková is a physician at the Department of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology at University Hospital Brno. She has been involved in the Simulation Centre at Masaryk University since her student years, progressing from a student instructor to the coordinator of OSCE examinations. Her professional interests focus on simulation-based education and the assessment of clinical competencies. Improving training quality and patient safety through simulation makes the ROUTINE project particularly meaningful to her.

Barbora Ježková works as a Grant Manager at the Grant Office of the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, where she specializes in budget management, financial planning, and grant administration. In this role, she ensures not only the efficient use of financial resources but also compliance of project implementation with grant conditions and funding providers’ requirements. She has broad experience in managing projects funded under international programmes, including Erasmus+, JPND, Interreg, and others.

The project also involves Dominika Králová, Dominika Rieglová,Petra Szekeresová,Lucie Bánovská, Klára Pešková, Tereza Stéblová, Michaela Dobrovolná, Tereza Vašíčková, Pavlína Čtvrtníčková, Lenka Golcová, Kateřina Leznarová, Martina Rosáková, Matej Kovář and Jasna Hruškovičová.

As part of one of Germany’s Universities of Excellence, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at TU Dresden combines clinical excellence, teaching, and research. We are a Level I perinatal center, offering the full spectrum of obstetric and perinatal care, from high-risk pregnancies and preterm birth to fetal medicine and fetal surgery. Our team of more than 50 doctors and 50 midwives provides state-of-the-art care and education.
TU Dresden is one of the largest and most dynamic universities in Germany, with strong international networks and a leading role in European research initiatives. Embedded in the DRESDEN-concept network, we collaborate closely with renowned research institutes such as Fraunhofer, Leibniz, Max Planck, and Helmholtz centers.  In our department, regular simulation-based emergency trainings ensure that staff are well-prepared for critical obstetric situations. Through the Saxony Center for Feto/Neonatal Health, we share our expertise with regional hospitals and plan to expand our training activities further.

Team members:

Katharina Langton is a midwife and academic programme director at the Centre for Midwifery Science at TU Dresden. With experience in both clinical care and out-of-hospital practice, she has played a key role in shaping the study programme and was instrumental in establishing the midwifery degree programme at TU Dresden. She conducts simulation-based training for students and emphasizes the importance of skills and simulation training—particularly for rare obstetric emergencies—already during initial education.

Katharina Nitzsche is a senior consultant in specialized obstetrics and perinatology and coordinates interprofessional teaching in the field of obstetrics. She also conducts simulation-based training for midwifery students and advocates for the early integration of practice-oriented and realistic training formats into the curriculum.

Friederike Seifert is a midwife and medical educator and works as academic programme lead for educational studies at the Centre for Midwifery Science at the Technische Universität Dresden. She conducts simulation-based training with midwifery students and is committed to innovative, practice-oriented teaching and learning formats in education. She is also a certified e-tutor.

Jessica Lemke is a midwife and medical educator and works as a lecturer and research associate at the Centre for Midwifery Science at the Technische Universität Dresden. She conducts simulation-based training for midwifery students and is dedicated to providing high-quality, practice-oriented education within the degree programme.

The Medical University of Vienna is one of the longest-established medical education and research facilities in Europe. With almost 8,600 students, it is currently the largest medical training centre in the German-speaking countries. With more than 6,500 employees, 30 departments and two clinical institutes, 12 medical theory centres and numerous highly specialised laboratories, it is one of Europe's leading research establishments in the biomedical sector.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a comprehensive range of services, including high-risk pregnancy care, operative gynecology, prenatal diagnostics, and gynecologic oncology. In close collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, regular simulation-based trainings are conducted that cover both obstetric and gynecological emergency scenarios. This partnership enhances interprofessional teamwork and ensures that healthcare staff are optimally prepared for critical situations.

The Department of Anesthesia at the Medical University of Vienna is a national leader in clinical simulation and operates one of Austria’s most advanced simulation centers. With realistic scenarios, high-fidelity manikins, and structured debriefings, it plays a crucial role in improving patient safety—especially in obstetrics, where effective teamwork and rapid, coordinated action are essential.
Through its strong international orientation and close integration into European research and training initiatives, the Medical University of Vienna makes a significant contribution to the development of standardized teaching concepts and helps to improve healthcare far beyond Austria’s borders.

Team members:

Veronica Falcone works as a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Medical University of Vienna. Her clinical focus is on feto-maternal medicine and prenatal diagnostics. In addition to her clinical work, she is actively involved in medical education and participates in several projects aimed at improving simulation training and team communication in obstetric settings. Enhancing patient safety and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration are particularly important to her—key values that are also at the heart of the ROUTINE project.

Caroline Stochlinski works as a specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine at the Medical University of Vienna. In addition, she serves as the deputy head at the Academic Simulation Center Vienna and is responsible for several curricular matters in the medical program. Caroline has more than 10 years of teaching experience, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in ‘Medical Education’. Interdisciplinary collaboration and interprofessional education are very important to her, and that’s why the ROUTINE-project is so special.

Bernhard Rössler is consultant in anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine at the Medical University of Vienna and Head of the Academic Simulation Center of Vienna. Supporting teams to improve skills in treating patients has been his dedication for a long time. Patients’ safety and interdisciplinary high-fidelity simulation in obstetrics emergencies have been the reason why the ROUTINE-project is so important for Bernhard.

The University Medical Centre Maribor (UKC Maribor) is one of Slovenia’s leading healthcare institutions, serving as a major regional hospital providing tertiary-level care to patients. It is also recognized as a teaching hospital with close connections to the University of Maribor, Faculty of Medicine.

The University Division of Gynecology and Perinatology is a part of UKC Maribor, that provides comprehensive care for women, offering a range of services: from preventive and outpatient care, to complex surgical and perinatal treatments. The department is recognized for its commitment to patient safety, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the integration of evidence-based practice into everyday work.
In addition the division is actively engaged in teaching and research, contributing to undergraduate education of medical students, as well as postgraduate training of residents, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. In collaboration with the University of Maribor, Faculty of Medicine, it regularly hosts professional simulation-based training activities in the OB/GYN field at a local, national or international level.

Team members:

Monika Sobočan is a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology dividing her work time between Austria and Slovenia. She is currently active as a consultant gynaecologist and maintains a private practice in Austria with clinical hospital work. In addition to her clinical work, she is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University of Maribor, Alma Mater Europea and FH Salzburg. She is the author and co-author of numerous scientific and professional publications and is actively engaged in clinical research in medical education and cancer research. She holds a PhD in biomedical sciences and a Diploma in Medical Education. Her professional interests include evidence-based clinical decision-making, medical education, patient-centered care, and the integration of research into everyday clinical practice.

Barbara Bonča is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University Medical Centre Maribor, Slovenia. In addition to her clinical work, she is involved in undergraduate teaching at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, and participates in simulation-based training in obstetric and gynaecologic emergencies. She is the author and co-author of several scientific and professional publications and is actively engaged in clinical research, with current postgraduate studies focused on induction of labor in obstetrics. Her professional interests include improving patient safety, strengthening clinical competencies, and advancing structured team training in obstetric emergencies, which are central aims of the ROUTINE project.

Miha Ambrož is a Junior Researcher working on European projects. His field of interest lies in Medical Education, having worked on projects such as EMPOWER FOR 21, as well as many educational projects as a medical student. He is also a member of the Center for Medical Education in charge of Curriculum Development and Medical Education Research and is a teaching assistant at Alma Mater Europea.

Nina Lašič  is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University Medical Centre Maribor, Slovenia. In addition to her clinical work, she is involved in teaching activities at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, and participates in simulation-based training in obstetrics. She regularly takes part in professional meetings, workshops, and educational activities. Her professional interests include improving clinical skills, strengthening practical training, and promoting patient safety in obstetrics, which are closely aligned with the objectives of the ROUTINE project. 

Anamarija Jernejšek is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University Medical Centre Maribor, Slovenia. In addition to her clinical work, she is involved in undergraduate teaching at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, and actively participates in professional education and congress activities. She is the author and co-author of several professional and scientific publications and contributes to the development of clinical practice. Her professional interests include obstetric surgery, improving clinical competencies, and strengthening patient safety, which are central aims of the ROUTINE project focused on simulation-based training in obstetric and gynaecological emergencies. 

Pija Čater is a resident in gynaecology and obstetrics. From the very beginning, she has been passionate about obstetrics, which is why she eagerly joined the ROUTINE project. She enjoys clinical work and collaborating with colleagues from all professional backgrounds. In her practice, she strives to empower women. In her free time, she prefers to be surrounded by friends and family. She hopes that later in her career she will be able to pass on her knowledge to students, as she enjoys working with them.