Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center
Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center
Welcome to UAA College of Health Simulation Center—an innovative cornerstone within
our academic institution and a vital catalyst for transformative healthcare programs
across our university and community partnerships throughout the state.
Here, we endeavor to foster a dynamic environment where technology intersects with
academic rigor, driving the evolution of healthcare education and practice. Our commitment
lies in providing an immersive, experiential platform that empowers students, healthcare
professionals, and community partners to excel in their pursuits.
Our vision extends beyond the boundaries of conventional learning. We aspire to cultivate
a space where innovation thrives, simulations mimic real-life scenarios, and the fusion
of theory and practice cultivates a breed of healthcare professionals equipped to
tackle the complexities of today's healthcare landscape.
A College of Health alumna and current employee of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center, Rus’sel Sampson has had a rich educational and professional journey. Her story exemplifies how a sense of curiosity in higher education can open unexpected doors that lead to meaningful careers.
UAA Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.
UAA’s Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center researcher, Rus’sel Sampson is quoted in an Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Beacon article about merit-based Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Performance Scholarships.
The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Victimization Survey (AVS) released a new report about the health of women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Physical violence is a part of IPV, but it also includes things like controlling behaviors, threats of harm, and inflicting harm against people and things an intimate partner cares about. Dr. Ingrid Johnson with AVS told the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Beacon these sorts of behaviors can have a lasting impact.