The simulation and education programs at Henry Ford Health Providence span two specialized facilities totaling 16,000 square feet of advanced training space dedicated to research, quality and patient safety. The 7,000-square-foot simulation education center in Southfield offers high-fidelity team-based simulation that includes manikins, simulated participants, robotic skills trainers and an active cadaver training program. The 9,000-square-foot Van Elslander Surgical Innovation Center in Novi features a bioskills and temporal bone lab with direct conferencing to operating rooms to facilitate real-time learning. Together, these centers provide a comprehensive range of technology-, human- and tissue-based simulation for undergraduate and graduate medical education, physician assistant programs and licensed clinicians.
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93 Hospital and Health System Simulation and Education Programs to Know
Hospitals and health systems with simulation and education programs see improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs and enhanced patient safety. The following programs offer cutting-edge technologies, lifelike scenarios and safe environments that build provider confidence through practical application.
