UC Davis Health Center for Simulation & Education

In honor of Healthcare Simulation Week, we're sharing a quick breakdown of what exactly medical #simulation is all about. Watch @IanMJulie, medical director for the simulation center, describe how we use simulation to help learners practice vital skills. #HcSimWeek #MedEd

Proud to host the UC Davis Pediatric Intensive Care Unit bootcamp Feb. 18–20, bringing senior pediatric critical care fellows from across the country together for hands-on #simulation training as they prepare for attending physician roles in the #PICU. 🩺health.ucdavis.edu/children/news/…

We're thrilled to see the new Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program rolling out in the NICU at @UCDavisChildren! Providers, fellows & NPs trained with hands-on #simulation to ensure the highest quality care for newborns. 👶 Simulation at its best! 💙 health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Meet Danier Ong, one of our Simulation and Health Professions Education Fellows! A San Diego native, she enjoys teaching in the #simulation center & testing out new recipes in the kitchen. The fellowship is offered in partnership with @UCDavisEM & is accredited by @acgme. #MedEd

We're thrilled to see this airway #simulation task training activity come to life with our CRNAs @UCDavisHealth and firefighters at @UCDavisFire. This is a strong partnership and a collaboration that is making a real impact. 👏 See the full #MedEd story: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Meet Brandon Phong, one of our Simulation and Health Professions Education Fellows! A SoCal native, he enjoys teaching in the #simulation center, playing tennis, working out and traveling. The fellowship is offered in partnership with @UCDavisE and is accredited by @acgme. #MedEd

✨We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025–2026 #Simulation and Health Professions Education Fellows!✨They are dedicated to advancing innovation in simulation-based learning and transforming health professions education. See more about the fellowship: health.ucdavis.edu/simulation/fel… #MedEd

We’re proud to contribute to the training of future health care professionals through hands-on #simulation experiences that prepare interns for the realities of #pediatric care. #MedEd

Today at the #simulation center, interns honed their #pediatric skills through hands-on training sessions. From practicing airway support to mastering IV insertion, these future clinicians gained essential experience in a safe, high-fidelity environment. #MedEd #simtribe

Today marked the first-ever General #Surgery #Simulation Olympics, where residents put their laparoscopic and suturing skills to the ultimate test. 🏅 From precision to speed, these @UCDavisSurgery residents demonstrated impressive skill throughout the educational event! #meded

Meet the Pediatric Transport Team! These skilled clinicians travel far and wide to bring critically ill infants, adolescents and teenagers to @UCDavisChildren. This week, they sharpened their skills in the #simulation center, running through complex transport scenarios. #MedEd

Medical students from @UCDavisMed spent time in the #simulation center today practicing their resuscitation skills during a Transition to Residency (T2R) bootcamp course! #MedEd #medicalstudent

Happy #NationalTeachersDay! We're sincerely grateful for our #simulation educators at @UCDavisHealth who power hands-on learning across our academic health system. The expertise of these exceptional clinicians helps foster compassionate, high-quality care.👏🩺📚 #MedEd

Physician Assistant program students at @UCDavis_Nursing are participating in an arthrocentesis and splinting lab today! They are getting hands-on experience stabilizing injuries and practicing essential care techniques. #meded #simulation

Residents from @UCDavisSurgery recently honed their suturing skills in the #simulation center. From steady hands to life-saving stitches, they’re mastering techniques that make a real difference. Bravo to these amazing health care professionals! #MedEd #simtribe

Happy #FlashbackFriday! We're throwin' it back to last week when we hosted another successful Emergency Medicine Academic Forum with @UCDavisEM. There were lots of great discussions around some complex patient scenarios. 🩺#meded #simulation #simtribe #medicalsimulation

At the UC Davis Health Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement, #simulation is our love language. Whether it's running realistic scenarios or facilitating a debrief, we put our hearts into every training. We wish you a very #HappyValentinesDay and a fantastic weekend! ❤️

Meet @DrCasteelEM, one of our Simulation and Health Professions Education Fellows! A Missouri native, he enjoys teaching in the #simulation center, playing guitar and skateboarding. This fellowship is offered in partnership with @UCDavisEM and is accredited by @acgme. #MedEd

As we slither into the #YearOfTheSnake, our #simulation team extends warm wishes for health, prosperity and resilience. 🐍 We look forward to welcoming you to the simulation center soon, where innovation and hands-on learning come to life. #meded #LunarNewYear

Meet Neelou Tabatabai, D.O., one of our Simulation and Health Professions Education Fellows! A California native, she enjoys teaching in the #simulation center and skiing in her free time. The fellowship is offered in partnership with @UCDavisEM and is accredited by @acgme.

Today's Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Symposium #Simulation Day was a success! From mastering life-saving techniques to honing critical decision-making skills, neonatal nurse practitioners from @UCDavisChildren are leveling up to provide the best care for our tiniest patients.👶