Report to the Community - Samuel Merritt University

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has been to further enhance the theoretical training
that doctors achieve in medical schools.
“while hands-on, experiential learning is indispensable,
healthcare professionals are increasingly concerned about,
and committed to, the safety of patients,” explains celeste
villanueva, crna, ms, director of the hssc at samuel merritt
university. “with simulation learning, healthcare providers
have the opportunity to develop and refine their skills using
simulation technology — without putting patients at risk.”
“as physicians we’re classically trained to be nonverbal,”
explains gary goldman, dds md, medical director
obstetric anesthesia at east bay anesthesia medical
group. “i find simulation practice to be an invaluable
tool that puts the emphasis on communication with one
another, and with patients and their family members.”
Drs. Richard Stern, Gary Goldman
and Michael Halperin
since the opening of
the hssc, faculty
and students
across programs
use human-like
mannequins
for developing
patient practice
competencies
which have been
proven to optimize
clinical outcomes.
these mannequins are
managed by highly