Program Elements
Anticipated program elements include:
- Sophisticated standardized patient (SP) program that supports basic and advanced clinical skills training for all types of clinicians from novices to community practitioners.
- High fidelity patient simulations (simulators, educational technology, and facilities capable of supporting the full range of clinical domains and activities).
- Virtual and mixed reality simulators (e.g., partial task trainers for arthroscopy, endoscopy, laparoscopy, bronchoscopy, central vascular interventions, etc.)
- Computer-based educational software (e.g., for learning cardiovascular physiology).
- Close integration of technically based simulation and the SP program in a mutually supportive center.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration of faculty and staff to foster CELA’s mission and goals.
- Close collaboration with VUMC (e.g., Learning Center, Informatics Center, School of Nursing) and the general campus (e.g., College of Education).
- Research component that advances faculty career development and VUMC strategic plan.

