Marion Bogo, a Visionary, Innovator, and Leader: Reflecting on Her Groundbreaking Work on Simulation-Based Social Work Education

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ABSTRACT This tribute article highlights Professor Marion Bogo’s groundbreaking work on simulation-based social work education. We highlight Professor Bogo’s lifetime commitment to enhancing social work education through research, mentorship, and innovation. Professor Bogo advanced the use of simulation with trained actors by implementing a structured and evidence-informed approach to competency development among social work students. For student assessment, Professor Bogo adapted the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for social work educators. She uniquely implemented a post-simulation reflection to assess the complex and contextual nature of social work practice. Through her extensive program of research, the evidence for simulation-based social work education has been well established and sets a foundation for future research on pedagogical innovations.