Report to the Community - Samuel Merritt University

learning benefit of simulation,” says dr. stiers. “through
simulation technology the efficacy of a providers training
increases his or her proficiency in the early stages of
developing surgical technique.”
“doctors need to do this,” said dr. martinez. “you get a
different perspective. it’s like a doctor’s checklist.”
simulation has also been recommended by the institute
of medicine as a method to improve teamwork and
communication with the goal of improving patient
outcomes.
the health sciences
simulation center
(hssc) is nationally
and internationally
recognized as a
premiere facility and as
a leader in simulationbased
education.
the hssc provides
innovative educational
methodologies to
enhance the training
and experience for smu
students. the center is
acknowledged as a stateof-the-art
facility with our
digital audio-video system
and performance assessment
software.
HSSC Team - Bill Stiers, MD, Simulation
Specialist, Celeste Villanueva, HSSC Director,
Jeanette Wong, Operations Manager and
Marc Code, Clinical Coordinator
the hssc has been recognized
as a center of educational excellence (coee) by laerdal medical corporation
for demonstrating excellence in educational philosophy and programs,
simulation methodology, programs in life saving medicine, multidimensional
learning strategies, basic clinical skills excellence, community outreach, and
curriculum development and integration.
the hssc faculty are frequent presenters at national and international
conferences. our faculty have presented at the international meeting
on simulation in healthcare, international nursing simulation/learning
resource center conference, the california simulation alliance, and the
education management solutions, inc.
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