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Title

Rolling Out a State-of-the-Art Simulation Center: Early Experiences

Authors

Mary L. Zanetti, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Laura A. Sefton, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Lisa D. Atwell, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Sarah M. McGee, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Melinda F. Taylor, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Susan J. Pasquale, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Michele P. Pugnaire, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow

UMMS Affiliation

Office of Educational Affairs, Division of Research and Evaluation; Department of Medicine

Date

2008

Document Type

Poster

Medical Subject Headings

Education, Medical; Education, Nursing; Models, Anatomic

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

The Simulation Center, opened in the Fall 2006, contains state-of-the-art simulation technology (e.g., high-fidelity adult and pediatric mannequins, task trainers, and real-time/recorded observation and scenario review via audio-visual equipment) that provides an interactive learning environment designed to replicate the clinical setting. It is available to the School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education, the School of Nursing, and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Event facilitators (i.e., faculty or residents) were asked to assess their initial perception and utilization of the center.

Presented at the 2008 Society on Simulation in Healthcare Conference.