Women’s health exams, particularly breast and pelvic examinations, are essential clinical skills that require a trauma-informed approach, confidence, and technical proficiency. Yet, for many practicing clinicians, especially in VA where women are the numerical minority and offer fewer patient encounters, opportunities for structured retraining in these procedures remain limited. Simulation-based education offers a promising model for continuing professional development (CPD), allowing learners to refine hands-on skills in a psychologically safe, controlled, and feedback-rich environment. This simulation training is a key component of the Women’s Health Mini-Residency, the flagship primary care training program for women’s health clinicians. Analysis of Level 1 evaluations collected from a simulation-based training session designed for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the Veterans Health Administration revealed five key themes: (1) importance of psychological safety during intimate exams, (2) supportive, confidence-building feedback from Gynecologic Teaching Associates (GTAs), (3) high learner value placed on experiential practice, (4) requests additional simulation, and (5) praise for the GTAs’ emotional intelligence and instructional skill. Simulation-based CPD can meet the unique needs of experienced clinicians re-engaging with foundational women’s health skills and highlights simulation as an effective and learner-centered approach to improving care for women Veterans and service members.