Submitted By: S. Barry Issenberg, M.D.

Full Center Name: Michael S. Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education

Center Location: Miami, FL USA

Year Opened: 1968

Center Mission Statement: Saving lives through simulation technology.

Bragging Points:

• The Gordon Center is among the oldest and most established healthcare simulation centers in the world.
• The Gordon Center has trained physicians and medical staff from more than 2,000 medical centers, health systems and agencies worldwide.
• Over 700 medical centers worldwide currently use Harvey ® and/or the UMedic ® system in their training programs.

What makes your team work well?

• Acknowledging the strengths that each SP brings to the program while maintaining a shared goal of shaping future healthcare providers.
• Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment which allows for support, trust, and open communication.
• Genuinely caring and being mindful of each other beyond the scope of work.

Learner Groups Supported

• Medical/ Osteopathic Students
• Residencies/GME
• Nurses
• Medical Center/Health Care Employees
• Physician Assistants
• Practicing Physicians

Is there a GTA/MUTA program?

No

Center Name By the Numbers:

• Do the counseling/exam Rooms have 1-way mirrors? No
• Recording System: CAE LearningSpace
• Employees/Staff of Center or Program (excluding SP): 21
• Staff Managing SP Program: 3
• Number of SPs: 35
• Total SP Hours Worked in One Year: 11,782

Please direct any questions about ADG Strategy Group to [email protected].

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