Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)

12/19/2025

CAMLS will be closed for winter break starting today and will reopen on January 5. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! See you in 2026!

12/19/2025

Festive moments with the CAMLS team from our annual holiday party 🎄✨ It is always a joy to come together, celebrate the season, and reflect on a great year.

12/17/2025

At USF Health CAMLS, we’re proud to highlight an immersive learning experience developed in collaboration with the Global Virus Network (GVN).

As part of the GVN Short Course for Translational Virology, CAMLS delivered multiple simulation experiences, including a tabletop exercise and a high-fidelity, scenario-based simulation with standardized patients. These experiences were designed to prepare learners for the realities of outbreak response by challenging them to think strategically, communicate effectively, and make critical decisions under uncertainty.

📣 Learner feedback included:
“The simulation provided a real-life example of how to behave during an outbreak and what to prioritize.”
“It helped us think more strategically and identify gaps in preparedness.”
"I feel better equipped in the key steps of outbreak response.”
“Eye-opening to see how a simple tabletop can be so impactful in a public health and surveillance context.”

🌍 Why it matters:
Preparedness goes beyond protocols. It requires teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to translate knowledge into action. By combining discussion-based and high-fidelity simulation, this training strengthened confidence, surfaced gaps, and reinforced coordinated response under pressure.

We’re grateful for our collaboration with GVN and remain committed to advancing immersive training that prepares the global health workforce to respond together.

12/09/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shannon Bailey, PhD, on being named a 2025 NTSA Top Under 40 Awardee by the National Training & Simulation Association!

This prestigious honor recognizes emerging leaders under 40 who have made significant contributions to the Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MS&T) community through innovation, leadership, and service. Selected from a highly competitive pool of nominees nationwide, Dr. Bailey was recognized for her outstanding professionalism, commitment to volunteerism, and impactful work advancing the field.

We are so proud to have her on our team at CAMLS. Congratulations, Dr. Bailey, on this well-deserved recognition!

12/04/2025

Our Executive Director, Dr. Haru Okuda, joined a Focus Event panel at I/ITSEC 2025, the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training conference, to discuss the future of healthcare simulation.

Alongside leaders across the simulation community, the panel expanded on themes from IMSH 2025’s 25th anniversary, exploring how simulation continues to evolve in clinical education, operational readiness, and systems-level innovation.

The discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration across healthcare, education, and defense to advance training and improve outcomes.

Interservice / Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference

12/04/2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on completing their rigorous two-year specialty course in Advanced Oral Facial Harmonization! For the fourth consecutive year, cohorts traveled from AOD Clínica in Brazil to USF Health CAMLS to conclude their training with an intensive, hands-on surgical skills lab. We’re proud to support their dedication to advancing clinical excellence and delivering exceptional patient care. Wishing each graduate continued success as they take the next step in their professional journey!

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our incredible community of healthcare professionals, educators, learners, and partners. Your dedication to improving healthcare through lifelong education and training inspires us every day. Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Check out the November 2025 edition of the CAMLS Insider Newsletter!

Stay informed and inspired with our latest news and updates:

Email from USF Health, CAMLS November 2025 Newsletter November 2025 Greetings! This year has been a remarkable chapter for USF Health CAMLS — a year defined by global partnerships, groundbreaking coll

11/12/2025

When the bleed won’t stop… we bring in the Blakemore tube! 💥

Our amazing residents jumped into a high-intensity upper GI bleed simulation, led by our Simulation Fellow, mastering airway management, hemodynamic stabilization, and advanced procedural skills. These sessions push us to think fast, act together, and prepare for the toughest real-life cases. 🩸💪

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us. Thank you to all Veterans for your service.

11/10/2025

We’re excited to support our community through a food drive for ! With the growing need in our area, every donation counts.

Deadline: Now through Friday, November 21
Drop-off location: 1st floor lobby, across from the reception desk

No donation is too small—just a few items can make a big difference. Swipe to see a list of most-needed items and help us make an impact! 💛