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Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)

CAMLS' vision is to improve healthcare through lifelong education and training. A robust faculty development program ensures high quality course delivery.

This 90,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility integrates three floors of innovative simulation experience with education and research excellence to push the latest advances in health care into practice. CAMLS will define standards for competent practice and expert performance, and will serve as the guidepost for lifelong learning. A learning management system enables learners to track their educational progress and faculty to assess training outcomes. Learners at CAMLS will include health professionals (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, pre-hospital, allied health) across the continuum of education (undergraduate, graduate, and practicing), military healthcare professionals, medical specialty societies, industry representatives, and researchers. CAMLS is part of the USF Health Simulation Consortium, which has received Level I accreditation as a comprehensive education center from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Multidisciplinary CAMLS staff provide expertise to guide development and design of simulation curricula. The portfolio of activities includes nationally recognized professional society courses (e.g., Advanced Trauma Life Support, Fundamental Critical Care Support, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program), already available specialty-designed curricula, courses customized to fit specific needs, interprofessional teamwork curricula, individual learner remediation and workforce reintegration programs, assessment of learner competency, and health technology development and commercialization. The nationally recognized Team STEPPS program, sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), is a featured teamwork model. The debriefing experience is an essential part of adult learning; at CAMLS, reflection is encouraged in a non-threatening, supportive environment. © CAMLS: all rights reserved.

03/10/2026

Big things are happening at CAMLS—and they’re shaping the future of healthcare.

Through an exciting collaboration with GE HealthCare, Tampa General Hospital, and USF Health-University of South Florida, CAMLS is now home to the first installation in the United States of the new Allia Moveo system—the third in the world and the first ever installed in a healthcare simulation center.

That momentum continues this week as CAMLS hosts Interventional Solutions NPI Training, welcoming GE Healthcare teams from across the organization to Tampa for several days of collaboration, product education, and hands-on learning focused on the future of interventional care.

Experiences like this highlight the unique role CAMLS plays in the Tampa Medical & Research District—bringing healthcare professionals, educators, and industry innovators together to explore new technologies and advance procedural training.

From groundbreaking technology to hands-on industry education, CAMLS is proud to support the continued evolution of image-guided therapy and minimally invasive care.

03/09/2026

How can hospitals better prepare for the next pandemic?

That question was explored at the 2026 Global Virus Network Annual International Scientific Meeting, where global leaders in virology, public health, and clinical care gathered in Tampa to reflect on lessons from COVID-19 and discuss strategies for strengthening pandemic preparedness.

On the final day of the meeting, CAMLS Executive Director and emergency physician Dr. Haru Okuda participated in the panel discussion “Hospital Pandemic Playbook,” moderated by Dr. John Sinnott of USF Health-University of South Florida.
The panel brought together experts from USF Health and Tampa General Hospital to discuss how hospitals can better prepare for emerging infectious threats through stronger collaboration between clinical care, public health, and healthcare workforce training.

Dr. Okuda presented “Training in Uncertainty: Adaptive Simulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” highlighting how simulation-based training helped healthcare teams rapidly adapt to evolving clinical challenges when protocols, resources, and information were constantly changing.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAMLS partnered with Tampa General Hospital to conduct rapid-cycle simulation training that helped frontline teams safely adapt to new workflows and infection-control protocols.

Insights from this discussion will contribute to a forthcoming Pandemic Playbook being developed collaboratively by Tampa General Hospital, USF Health, and the Global Virus Network to help hospitals strengthen preparedness for future health threats.

03/06/2026

☀️ Sunshine, blue skies, and 81° with a light breeze… it’s a beautiful day in downtown Tampa!
Did you know that Tampa averages 246 sunny days per year? Today is definitely one of them, and days like this make it easy to see why so many organizations choose to host their meetings, trainings, conferences, and research initiatives right here at CAMLS.
Located in the heart of downtown, CAMLS offers world-class facilities designed to support advanced healthcare training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and simulation-based research. Just steps away from the Tampa Riverwalk, incredible dining, waterfront views, and vibrant city energy, your team can pair productive learning and discovery with an exceptional destination experience.
When you bring your program or research study to Tampa, you are not just booking a venue. You are creating an environment that inspires innovation.
Imagine stepping out of your session or research meeting into sunshine, palm trees, and a refreshing Gulf breeze. 🌴
Whether you are planning a healthcare training, scientific meeting, collaborative research project, or professional conference, we invite you to experience why Tampa is one of the country’s most desirable destinations and why CAMLS is the perfect place to host your next event.
Come for the sunshine. Stay for the innovation.

03/05/2026

CAMLS was proud to participate in last week’s USF Health-University of South Florida MedEd Symposium, where educators, clinicians, and researchers shared innovative approaches to healthcare education.

Jessica Murati, an undergraduate researcher supporting Dr. Shannon Bailey’s Lab, presented research exploring how different extended reality (XR) interaction methods affect performance and learner experience during a simulated defibrillation task.

CAMLS team members Marina Monastyrskaya and Shaterra Blocker shared insights from the 8th Annual USF IPE Day, which brought students and faculty together across disciplines — and internationally with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) — to collaborate on solutions to global health challenges.

Dr. Michael Simeos also presented a simulation innovation: a low-cost ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis task trainer designed to help emergency medicine residents practice treating cardiac tamponade in a realistic simulation environment.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the symposium a success!

02/27/2026

🎉 Celebrating an Outstanding Achievement! 🎉

Dr. Haru Okuda, Executive Director of USF Health CAMLS, recently presented Dr. Eric Weinstein with his plaque for the SSH Emergency Medicine Section Award in Scholarly Research, announced at the January meeting of Society for Simulation in Healthcare International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare.

Dr. Weinstein earned this national recognition for his impactful work in mass casualty incident response simulation. The award, presented by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Emergency Medicine Section, honors scholarship that advances collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practice in emergency medicine simulation.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Weinstein on this well-deserved honor and his continued dedication to improving emergency response and patient care!

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02/20/2026

Welcoming New Faculty to USF Health Morsani College of Medicine — and to the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) 👏

Today we were proud to celebrate the official New Faculty Orientation at the USF Health Downtown Building, formally welcoming several exceptional colleagues to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

Although Devid Ribeiro Zille and Kim Star joined CAMLS in Summer 2025, this annual orientation marks their official welcome as Assistant Professors. The event featured remarks from Dean Charles Lockwood, college leadership, and a dynamic Meet the Deans panel.

We are proud of the innovation they are advancing in:
🔹 3D visualization and advanced modeling
🔹 Extended reality and immersive learning
🔹 Educational technology and simulation research

We also celebrated Dr. Kay Everett, new faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, who is based at CAMLS and leading important heart failure research initiatives. She will be among the first faculty to leverage our new GE HealthCare Allia system for advanced cardiovascular research.

It was a pleasure to stand alongside Dr. Everett and her Chief of Cardiology, Dr. Matar, as we continue strengthening the bridge between clinical excellence and simulation-based advancement.
CAMLS is proud to be home to faculty who are not only educators — but innovators shaping the future of care.

Welcome officially to MCOM. We’re excited for what’s ahead.

02/13/2026

Today marks the culmination of an exciting three days at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) as we welcomed the boards of both Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare to celebrate a historic milestone — the first installation of GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo in a simulation center and the first of this new technology in the United States. This is only the third installation worldwide!

The Allia Moveo is a next-generation, image-guided therapy system designed to enhance mobility, workflow efficiency, and image quality for minimally invasive procedures.

Now housed at CAMLS, this technology represents another major advancement for the Tampa Medical & Research District. Students, faculty, and practicing clinicians can train with cutting-edge operating room technology that supports interventional and endovascular surgeries — elevating education, research, and clinical excellence.

This achievement is made possible through our close partnership with Tampa General Hospital. Together, we’re demonstrating what’s possible when academic excellence, clinical expertise, and innovative technology come together.

02/12/2026

Today, USF President Rhea Law held her final official event at CAMLS — a fitting milestone in her remarkable journey with us.

Rhea was Chair of the USF Board of Trustees when CAMLS was first approved. She later served as Chair of USF HPCC, the organization that operates CAMLS, before being elevated to President of the University of South Florida.

Her vision, leadership, and steadfast commitment to excellence have shaped CAMLS from the very beginning. Her guiding force will always be part of our mission as we continue advancing patient-centered care and making a meaningful impact in Tampa Bay and beyond.

Thank you, Rhea Law, for all you have done for USF, CAMLS, and our community. 💚

01/16/2026

Where XR, AI, and healthcare converge—at CAMLS

Housed at USF Health CAMLS, the Smart Technologies through Advanced Research Lab (STAR Lab)—led by Byeol Kim, PhD—is advancing human-centered medical technologies at the intersection of engineering, extended reality (XR), and clinical care.

From VR-based surgical planning to AI-enabled patient simulation and 3D-printed medical devices, STAR Lab is creating immersive, data-driven tools that improve how healthcare is taught, practiced, and delivered—globally.
In this video, Dr. Kim shares how human-centered computing helps close healthcare gaps by designing technologies that are accessible, affordable, and grounded in real-world clinical needs.

01/15/2026

Check out the January 2026 edition of the CAMLS Insider Newsletter! Stay informed and inspired with our latest news and updates: https://conta.cc/4jEvJUQ

01/12/2026

We are proud to highlight another successful Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) course at CAMLS. This year, we welcomed participants from 21 U.S. states and 5 countries, including Mexico, Canada, Uganda, and The Bahamas—a true testament to the global reach of our mission.

This year also marked Dr. Emad Mikhail’s 10th anniversary as course director, guiding the program with expertise and dedication. Over the weekend, attendees refined their surgical skills, participated in hands-on training, and exchanged knowledge with world-class faculty and peers.

Thank you to our course directors, faculty, participants, and CAMLS staff for making this year’s course such a dynamic and engaging event.

01/09/2026

Members of the CAMLS team are headed to San Antonio for , hosted by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

We’re excited to participate in this leading healthcare simulation event. Be sure to check out the members of our team who will be presenting and sharing their expertise!

1/12 Developing and Supporting Simulation Operations Internship Programs: A Hands-On Approach to Growing the Next Generation of Sim Ops, Melissa Milner, Diane Ray

1/12 ASCEND: Bridging Clinical Education and Access through Smartphone-Based XR Dental Simulation, Byeol Kim

1/12 SSH Presents: Healthcare Simulation Advocacy in Action: From Local Voices to Global Impact- Panel Presentation (60 minutes), Haru Okuda (facilitator)

1/12 Controllers, Hands, or Gloves: Impact of Interaction Methods in Extended Reality Healthcare Simulation – Authors: Hannah Pannell, Jessica Murati, Ernesto Mejias Vazquez, Riley Swain, Robert Maniker, David Kessler, Steven Feiner, Normaliz Rodriguez, Shannon Bailey

1/13 SSH Presents: From Passion to Policy: Building Your Advocacy Plan for Healthcare Simulation, Haru Okuda (Facilitator Panel Presentation)

1/13 Using simulation to test a large language model and AI-powered tool for emergency medicine encounter documentation, Michael Simoes

1/13 Implementing Haptics in Healthcare Simulation: A Panel Discussion of Evidence, Challenges, and Strategies – Authors: Carrie Gigray, Shannon Bailey, PhD, Crystel Farina, Michael Hollins, Nichole Brown (Panel Presentation)

1/13 Pushing the Boundaries of Simulation for Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Going Beyond the Hospital Walls with Outreach Simulation– Hands-on workshop - Normaliz Rodriguez (facilitator)

1/13 Who Spoke for Me? Centering the Patient Voice in Interprofessional Simulation, Melissa Milner, Mitzy Flores

1/13 Unbound Collaboration: Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Interprofessional Simulation for EMS and Hospital Teams, Melissa Milner, Penny Eggers

1/13 Comparative Effectiveness of VR and Computer-Based Simulation in Medical Education: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Medical Students – Authors: Lauren Dyer, Antonious Rizkalla, Ernesto Mejias Vazquez, Franklin Sun, Luke Furtak, Shannon Bailey

1/13 Speed Mentoring: A Networking Event with Leaders in Healthcare Simulation – hands-on workshop, Haru Okuda

1/14 Integrating Simulation Principles into Bioskills Lab Design, Melissa Milner, Diane Ray

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