Due to unsafe road conditions for Anchorage and surrounding areas, UAA’s Anchorage campus will be on a delayed start today, Thursday, Dec. 4. Campus will open at 10 a.m. to allow for safer travel.
Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center
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.
Ambra McMillian is an Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene in the School of Therapeutic Sciences, where she combines her passion for the field with the fulfillment of guiding students as they learn and grow.
Dacia Davis, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work and a graduate of UAA's MSW program, finds inspiration in teaching and community.
On September 27, the women’s volleyball team invited faculty to join them on the court for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night. Among the honorees were four standout educators from the College of Health, each nominated by students.
Sara Hannon serves as the director of the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center. Recently, she was selected to participate in the 2026 Advancing Simulation Careers and Empowering Next-Generation Development (ASCEND) cohort.
A poster by Medical Laboratory Science program director Grace Leu-Burke and her team has been selected as a Blue Ribbon Finalist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 2025 Annual Meeting. The poster, “Public health risk assessment from Cryptosporidium colonization in Alaskan urban wildlife,” explores the prevalence of Cryptosporidium, a microbial parasite that infects humans and animals and causes diarrhea.