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Children's HealthLearn moreUC Davis PICU Hosts One of the Nation’s Few Bootcamps for Senior Pediatric Critical Care Fellows
3/12/26 UC Davis Health
The UC Davis Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) hosted a three-day bootcamp Feb. 18-20 to train senior pediatric critical care fellows from across the country. The simulation-based training program aims to prepare senior pediatric critical care fellows for their transition into attending physician roles. -
Children's HealthLearn moreUC Davis NICU launches groundbreaking bedside ultrasound program
11/7/25 UC Davis Health
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has launched an innovative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), enhancing bedside care for the hospital’s most fragile patients. The phased rollout began with building the necessary infrastructure and acquiring state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment. NICU providers, fellows, and nurse practitioners have undergone comprehensive POCUS training — featuring hands-on simulation and supervised credentialing — to ensure the highest standards of precision and care for newborns. -
Learn moreCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide training for UC Davis Fire Department
9/22/25 UC Davis Health
The UC Davis Fire Department is enhancing prehospital emergency care by training all career firefighters to use the i-gel, an advanced airway device that’s easier and faster to insert than traditional breathing tubes. Made possible through a partnership with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at UC Davis Health, the initiative demonstrates how cross-campus collaboration and simulation training can improve lifesaving care. -
Pain MedicineLearn moreUC Davis doctor trains pediatric anesthesiologists in country with critical shortage
4/2/25 UC Davis Health
As part of a global health initiative with Orbis International, UC Davis Health pediatric anesthesiologist Niroop Ravula traveled to Zambia to train local medical teams using simulation-based techniques and hands-on instruction in pediatric anesthesia. The simulation training helps equip local providers with critical skills to improve surgical outcomes and build sustainable health care capacity in resource-limited settings. -
School of MedicineLearn moreSchool of Medicine hosts Merced County teenagers and encourages them to become physicians
4/25/24 UC Davis Health
High school students from Atwater and Livingston visited UC Davis School of Medicine for a hands-on introduction to medical careers, including simulation lab training and discussions with medical students. The visit is part of UC Davis Health's outreach to Central Valley communities with physician shortages, aiming to inspire local youth to pursue health care careers and address regional health inequities. -
Learn morePhysician assistant student pinpoints undiagnosed heart issue
4/15/24 UC Davis Health
During a simulation exam, a UC Davis Health physician assistant trusted his instincts after hearing an unusual heart sound in a standardized patient, prompting him to alert faculty — leading to the discovery of a real, undiagnosed heart condition. The experience highlighted the power of clinical training, human intuition, and the value of UC Davis Health's hands-on learning model in preparing compassionate, competent health care providers. -
Learn moreMock drill prepares UC Davis nursing students for public health emergencies
8/10/23 UC Davis Health
Master’s Entry Program in Nursing students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis participated in a simulated disaster drill, role-playing scenarios in an evacuation shelter to develop skills in public health, crisis response, and compassionate care for vulnerable populations. Supported by a federal grant, the exercise emphasized real-world challenges nurses may face in rural and underserved areas, helping students integrate clinical knowledge with community assessment and critical thinking. -
Learn moreUC Davis Center for Health and Technology hosts AvenueM students
6/14/23 UC Davis Health
Community college students got a taste of what it is like to be a physician this week at the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, where they received hands-on clinical training as part of a two-week educational experience provided by AvenueM. -
Emergency CareLearn moreNew paper suggests health care simulation should train providers to think on their feet
6/12/23 UC Davis Health
Physicians regularly have to think on their feet when evaluating patients. That's why Samuel Clarke and other leaders in academic medicine are proposing that the health education community redesign simulation-based teaching to emphasize this skill.
