WV Steps

06/11/2025

Training saves lives.

12 News sat down with Mason Solliday, a West Virginia University student who was honored alongside paramedics on Wednesday for their quick action that helped save a teenager’s life.

06/02/2025

06/02/2025

CPR training helps.

The Mon EMS is recognizing a WVU nursing student who gave another student CPR earlier this year and helped save his life.

05/19/2025

https://health.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-steps-earns-dual-accreditation-for-excellence-in-human-simulation-education

The WV STEPS David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center at West Virginia University has received dual accreditation from two of the most respected organizations in the field of simulation-based healthcare education.

03/25/2025

The WVU Day of Giving is rapidly approaching. This link will help you donate directly to STEPS to help us continue our mission of providing the best experiential learning to our students. Thanks

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03/21/2025

Congratulations to our Med School Class of 2025! We are so proud to have watched your growth over the past four years. Cheers to you!

The futures were sealed for 115 West Virginia University medical students who opened their envelopes to learn their residency placements for the next three to seven years during the School of Medicine’s National Residency Match celebration on Friday, March 21.

03/06/2025

Congratulations to the IPE team!

The Office of Interprofessional Practice & Education (IPE) is excited to announce our latest publication in the Journal of Interprofessional Practice & Education! 🎉

📄 Title: Analyzing the Clinical and Professional Impact of Interprofessional Practice & Education Activities on the Facilitator

This study explores how engaging in IPE activities influences facilitators—shaping their clinical practice, professional growth, and collaborative skills. Our findings highlight the transformative role of IPE not just for learners, but also for those who lead these experiences!

02/18/2025

02/06/2025

11/04/2024

STEPS has been GRANTED Reaccreditation in the areas of Assessment, Research, Teaching/Education and Systems Integration by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. There are currently 1,085 simulation centers worldwide registered with SSH and only 43 have accreditation in all of these areas. STEPS is delighted to receive this accreditation, which demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and learners. We are committed to our mission of optimizing patient safety and the quality of healthcare through experiential learning. Thank you to everyone who played a part in documenting and presenting the exceptional work we do every day.

09/18/2024

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2024/09/17/wvu-simulation-center-to-host-open-house-in-recognition-of-15th-anniversary

The West Virginia University David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, also known as STEPS, will host an open house during Healthcare Simulation Week to celebrate its 15-year anniversary.