The Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education

One of our team members got a makeover… The new Harvey? Premier boasts a comprehensive cardiology curriculum that includes a total of 50 patient scenarios. Additionally, the software upgrades allow for a more interactive and customizable learning experience on the companion app. And at only 45lbs, moving Harvey around has never been easier. Learn more on our website about how to make the most of Harvey Premier's upgrades and how to incorporate Harvey into your curriculum. #Harvey #HealthcareEducation #HealthcareTraining #HealthcareSimulation #SimulationSavesLives

Harvey? Premier made his debut at #IMSH2025, and we're excited to share more about what makes this new evolution of the Harvey simulation manikin so significant. As reported from WXIN-TV Fox 59, key features of the Harvey Premier include: ● Lighter weight for greater portability ● Cost-effective design ● Remote capabilities ● Extensive clinical scenarios ● Advanced technological integration Read the full news release and learn more at the link in the comments. #SimulationEducation #HarveyPremier #SimulationManikin #MedicalEducation

Congratulations Class of 2025 #MedCanes ??

Thanks to Elizabeth Greig, MD for these great shots of an action-packed three days we co-hosted with the National Disaster Life Support Foundation for our Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support course (BDLS/ADLS)! We're excited to debut this all-hazards training offering soon to students of University of Miami and first responders across the Southeast. A huge thank you to ASHBRITT FOUNDATION INC for their support of this collaboration with the UM Global Institute, the William Lehman Injury Research Center and the Ryder Trauma Center. #DisasterRelief #BasicLifeSupport #SimulationEducation #SimulationHealthcare

Did you know the first woman to use simulation in healthcare almost wasn’t allowed to study medicine in the first place? Angélique Marguerite Le Boursier du Coudray (1712-1794) fought tooth and nail to allow women to study midwifery. Once she was qualified, she pioneered midwifery education in France.? In addition to educating over 4,000 students for free over 23 years, Du Coudray’s legacy was solidified by her creation of a cloth birthing simulator, complete with an infant mannequin. The invention, known as “The Machine”, was the first of its kind.? This #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to honor the women of The Gordon Center and countless others saving lives across the globe. When we support women in medicine, we support better healthcare for everyone.? Image: Case Western Reserve University #WomeninMedicine #SimulationEducation #WomeninScience #InternationalWomensDay

As Immediate Past-President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), Dr. Barry Issenberg continues leading the way for innovation in simulation education as a member of the SSH board. Read below for some fun facts about Barry and his role with SSH:

In a stroke event, every second counts. The Gordon Center’s own Ivette Motola MD, MPH was recently invited to speak to our friends at Laerdal Medical about how our Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) program focuses on efficient detection and decision-making in stroke care. Tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear how our innovations in education and emergency simulations are helping to save lives. Click the link in the comments to listen to the complete episode. #ASLS #RapidResponse #Stroke #HealthcareSimulation #SimulationSavesLives #StrokeAwareness

We’re proud to share the first Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Provider/Instructor Course in Italy! Hosted at the AHA ITC – Department of Medicine, University of Padova, this course brought together healthcare professionals from across the country—marking a major step in ASLS’s global expansion. With each new instructor, we’re empowering more professionals to recognize and respond to strokes faster—because every second counts. A huge thank you to our partners in Italy for making this possible! American Heart Association #GlobalExpansion #ASLS #AdvancedStrokeLifeSupport #StrokeEducation #SimulationSavesLives

This Heart Month, we’re celebrating by showing some love to Harvey?—our beloved Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator, who helps train future healthcare professionals to recognize and treat cardiac conditions. At our Valentine’s Day #MeetHarvey event, we had fun with photobooth pictures and heart stickers, all while highlighting the life-saving power of simulation education. #HeartMonth #GordonCenter #HealthcareSimulation #HealthcareTraining #AmericanHeartAssociation

The Florida Public Safety Institute in Tallahassee, FL, with the assistance of the #GordonCenter team, conducted an Active Shooter Hostile Events (ASHE) at the Gulf Coast State College Emergency Operations Center last week for personnel from Bay District Schools Police, Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary, Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida State University Police, and more. The Gordon Center's innovative #ASHE training, supported by the The Florida Department of Education, focuses on inter-agency collaboration and rapid medical action to save lives in the event of a mass shooting crisis. “Regardless of department, every officer should be able to help a victim,” said Robert DiFerdinando, senior faculty instructor at the Gordon Center. A heartfelt thank you to WJHG-TV reporter Isabella Benjumea, a survivor of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 7 years ago today, for sharing this important story. #GordonCenter #ASHE #ActiveShooterTraining