Simulation-Based Education Development Fund

Join us in training the most competent veterinarians in the country.

Our Simulation-Based Education Program offers simulated medical and communication training through the Clinical Simulation Center and the Clinical Communication Program.


Simulation-based education is essential for training the most prepared and competent veterinary graduates in the country. Simulation is used routinely to train human medical doctors, and WSU is a leader in advancing technical and clinical simulation training for veterinarians.

Our program offers an integrated approach to simulated medical and communication training. From basic suturing skills to client communication to fully integrated simulations to experience the spectrum of care, we provide hands-on opportunities to learn and practice necessary veterinary skills.

        
    

Simulation-based education is a key component to training some of the most prepared and competent veterinary graduates in the country. We use simulation to enhance student exposure and experience, building their confidence and increasing patient safety.

-Dr. Julie Cary, director of the Simulation-Based Education program

 

Clinical Simulation Center

The center provides hands-on simulated veterinary training from basic suturing to surgery and from anesthesia models to emergency room care. 

Clinical Communication

We use trained actors to simulate client scenarios students may encounter once they begin their own practice. 

WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine has the nation’s first simulation program accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare with a focus on veterinary medicine.

Wish list


Fundraising goals

$3.16 Million

Faculty, staff, and program support

$3.04 million

Endowed Chair faculty position for the program

$3 million

Development of virtual reality cases focused on
large animal anesthesia, surgery, and emergency care

$35,000

Student support

$7,000

Support of a summer student to create educational content for specific procedures (e.g., mass removal and abdominal exploration)

$7,000

State-of-the-art equipment

$118,550

Equipment: Haptic technology (cow and horse),
ultrasound, endoscope

$100,000

Hand-held ultrasound units (5) for imaging practice

$18,550

Simulation-based education stories

 

Questions about giving? Contact Lynne Haley or 509-335-5021.

To make a gift by mail:

Please make your check out to “WSUF” (Washington State University Foundation) and indicate the fund name. Send the check to:

College of Veterinary Medicine
Attn: Development Office
PO Box 647010
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-7010

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