The Simulation Development and Cognitive Science Lab is an institutionally supported collaboration originally started by Anesthesia, Surgery and Nursing at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.  The lab is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in medical simulation.  To this end we incorporate the latest equipment and methodologies into our curricula as well as develop, test, and validate new educational tools.

The initial collaboration between three departments has grown into a whole-hospital facility. Because of our interdisciplinary approach, we are able to take advantage of expertise in a number of areas and incorporate them into a curriculum or program as it is undergoing development. This is true not only of multiple disciplines, but also of multiple educational levels.

The lab wishes to acknowledge generous support from the following:

• The Eberly Family Foundation

• Arrow International

• Draeger Medical

• U.S. Surgical
   

• Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

• Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

• Department of Anesthesiology

• Department of Emergency Medicine

• Department of Nursing

• Department of Surgery

An endowment has recently been created to further the mission of the lab.  If interested in helping us educate future generations and improve patient safety, please see our Supporting Safety Through Simulation Page.

Recent changes / updates to the site include:

updated team page (May 9)

updated job opportunities page (Apr 23)