Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center
Welcome to UAA College of Health Simulation Center—an innovative cornerstone within our academic institution and a vital catalyst for transformative healthcare programs across our university and community partnerships throughout the state.
Here, we endeavor to foster a dynamic environment where technology intersects with academic rigor, driving the evolution of healthcare education and practice. Our commitment lies in providing an immersive, experiential platform that empowers students, healthcare professionals, and community partners to excel in their pursuits.
Our vision extends beyond the boundaries of conventional learning. We aspire to cultivate a space where innovation thrives, simulations mimic real-life scenarios, and the fusion of theory and practice cultivates a breed of healthcare professionals equipped to tackle the complexities of today's healthcare landscape.
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NEWS & Stories
Co-principal investigators Tracey Burke, Ph.D., professor in the School of Social Work, and Holly Martinson, Ph.D., associate professor in the WWAMI School of Medical Education, hope the program empowers more Alaskans to pursue an advanced biomedical, research-focused degree and contribute to the research community.
UAA faculty, including those from the College of Health, are recognized for their published research, academic papers, and books.
The UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. UAA Alumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.
Ever since she was six years old, Panikaa Teeple, B.S.W. Social Work ’21, knew that spreading love was her life’s purpose. Next year, Teeple will have the opportunity to spread love internationally as UAA’s latest recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, which provides students in more than 140 countries the opportunity to pursue graduate study and research abroad.
When human services and social work alumna Cass Pook says she has always been a helper, she’s not just referring to her nature as an empathetic and compassionate listener. “Culturally, it's in my DNA to be a helper,” said Pook. “Looking back on it throughout history, 100 or 200 years ago I would have been doing the same thing. I was born to be a social worker.”
Email: uaa_simulation@alaska.edu
UAA Health Sciences Building (HSB)
3795 Piper St, Room 209
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 209
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
