UM-JMH Center For Patient Safety

09/17/2025

Healthcare Simulation Week highlights the essential role of simulation in advancing patient safety and enhancing healthcare education.

Join us as we celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week and discover the benefits of simulation in healthcare.

All UM and Jackson employees are welcome to visit our Pop-Up experience at Jackson Main - DTC from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

09/06/2025

📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 MOCA Course in Miami, FL

As an ASA-endorsed simulation center and member of the Simulation Education Network our center helps anesthesiologist meet their goals:

✅ Meet your ABA MOCA Part IV requirement
✅ Earn up to 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
🎯 One day, hands-on simulation + debriefing
👩‍⚕️ Small group environment

📍 Miami, FL 🌴
🔗 Register here: https://med.miami.edu/centers-and-institutes/center-for-patient-safety/education/maintenance-of-certification-in-anesthesiology-(moca)

08/21/2025

🌟 We’re going 3 for 3!
We’re proud to have hosted another fun and interactive workshop with NSLC - National Student Leadership Conference , marking our third year welcoming high school learners from around the world who are passionate about healthcare. This workshop gives students a glimpse of what to expect in and beyond medical school, with hands-on experiences ranging from advanced simulations — like birthing and difficult airway management — to immersive virtual reality.

What makes this workshop especially meaningful each year is the involvement of medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine . Stepping into the role of instructors, they led sessions, shared their journeys, and offered firsthand insight into the path of becoming a physician.

While we can’t predict where these bright learners will go next, we hope this experience sparked new inspiration and direction. And maybe one day, we’ll welcome them back to our simulation center as medical students at ! 🧡💚

05/14/2025

Still celebrating Dr. Maga's 2025 Faculty Mentor Award! 🏆

Learn how she and her colleagues are empowering students by cultivating a space for exploration and career development:

https://news.med.miami.edu/the-miller-schools-medical-student-teaching-excellence-awards/

Organized by medical students, the awards honors faculty members, residents and peers who inspire, challenge and empower students.

05/02/2025

🏅 Achievement Unlocked: We're thrilled to share that our training specialist, Roxanna Araya, has earned her CHSE credential! The Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator designation, awarded by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, reflects Roxanna's dedication to advancing simulation-based education. Her knowledge and commitment to simulation training highlight the quality she brings to our team and center. Cheers to Roxanna, well deserved!