WV Steps

03/25/2026

Something transformational is happening at STEPS—and now you can see it.
🔷 The Future of STEPS
The David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training & Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) at West Virginia University is expanding (3rd Floor HSC North)—bringing a bold new vision to life that will redefine how healthcare professionals are trained across our region.
This project has officially been approved and is moving forward, marking a major milestone in advancing patient safety and clinical excellence.
What This Expansion Will Deliver
This next-generation environment will include:
• Expanded high-fidelity simulation labs
• Immersive clinical training environments
• Multipurpose classrooms and education space
• Increased capacity for students, residents, and providers
• Enhanced interdisciplinary training
These are not just spaces—they are environments where critical decisions are practiced before they matter most.
Why It Matters
Every simulation represents a real patient scenario.
At STEPS, healthcare professionals train in realistic, high-pressure environments—learning how to respond, adapt, and deliver care with precision.
The impact is clear:
✔ Safer patients
✔ Stronger teams
✔ Better outcomes
A Strategic Investment
This expansion represents a $2.75M – $6.05M investment in the future of healthcare.
With planning and design already underway, we are now entering a critical phase—bringing this vision to life through community and donor support.
Leave Your Legacy
Transformational naming opportunities are available, including:
• Surgical Education Suite — $7,000,000
• High Fidelity Simulation Suite — $1,500,000
• Immersion Room Suite — $500,000
• Pediatric Critical Care Lab — $200,000
• Clinical Skills Stations — $15,000
…and many more opportunities to make a lasting impact
Be Part of What Comes Next
https://hsc.wvu.edu/steps/give/
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Your support fuels:
• Life-saving training
• Innovation in healthcare education
• Safer care for every patient
Take Action Today
Scan the QR code above or visit our giving page to support the STEPS Expansion.
Together, we are not just building space—we are building a safer future.
With gratitude,
The STEPS Team
David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training & Education for Patient Safety
Training today. Saving lives tomorrow.

02/10/2026

02/05/2026

The closing Plenary at IMSH 2026 in San Antonio. Attendance was a bit sparse, but WVSTEPS was there.

12/16/2025

We had a wonderful time celebrating our fantastic standardized patients with an SP Christmas Party! Thank you to our standardized patients for all you do to help our learners become great practitioners!

12/08/2025

STEPS is searching for a motivated individual to manage the administrative and operation functions, administrative staff and complex initiatives or our center.

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

12/02/2025

Shout out to STEPS and the SP program!

Learn more about the WVU Speech-Language Pathology program at https://medicine.wvu.edu/communications-sciences-and-disorders/speech-language-pathology-ms/

11/21/2025

We’re celebrating David and Dr. Jo Ann Shaw, two incredible supporters of the WVU School of Medicine!

The Shaws have spent more than 40 years helping our students learn, grow and make a difference. Their generosity created the David and Jo Ann Shaw STEPS Center, giving our learners hands-on training with the same equipment they’ll use in real clinical settings.

From scholarships to wellness support, the Shaws continue to shape the future of healthcare in West Virginia. We’re so grateful for their leadership and love for WVU.

https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2025/11/17/dedicated-wvu-supporters-honored-with-2025-outstanding-philanthropy-awards

11/04/2025

10/13/2025

STEPS is always in need of good SP's. Join our great group. A Standardized Patient (SP) is a person paid to role-play a real clinical situation to help health professional students learn and/or evaluate clinical skills. Follow the link to learn more and apply.

Standardized Patients (SP), Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTA), Male Urological Teaching Associates (MUTA), and Standardized Physical Exam Teaching Associates (SPETA) are members of our community trained to portray patients in complex scenarios to provide experiences in communication, diagnosis...

10/02/2025

Our own Rusty Doerr was honored to be a recipient of the Chancellor's Award in the Administrative/Managerial category at today's awards ceremony. Congratulations, Rusty!

09/25/2025

Our Eastern Campus is searching for a Full Time Sim Specialist if anyone is interested.

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Under the supervision of th...

09/16/2025

ECMO simulation for the APPs

WVU Medicine staff underwent a special training session on Monday as nurses and physician assistants participated in an immersive training simulation to practice working with the life-saving treatm…