Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)

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 e

ducational 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. Β© CAMLS: all rights reserved.

04/23/2026

πŸŽ₯ The future is being built at CAMLS.

As we continue celebrating National Undergraduate Research Week, we’re proud to spotlight Trang Nguyen, an undergraduate student researcher in the π‘Ίπ’Žπ’‚π’“π’• π‘»π’†π’„π’‰π’π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’†π’” π’•π’‰π’“π’π’–π’ˆπ’‰ 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑳𝒂𝒃 (𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹 𝑳𝒂𝒃) at CAMLS.
Mentored by CAMLS’s own Dr. Beyeol Kim, students like Trang are gaining hands-on experience, working alongside mentors and contributing to the next generation of healthcare innovation.

And there’s more to come… πŸ‘€

Very soon, we’ll be sharing an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students interested in joining the work happening at CAMLS. So be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media channels. πŸš€

Watch right here and explore more on the USF Health Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/eMqcs8hf

04/22/2026

πŸŽ₯ Innovation in action.
As we continue celebrating National Undergraduate Research Week, CAMLS is proud to spotlight Alexander Rodrigues and the exciting research happening inside the π‘Ίπ’Žπ’‚π’“π’• π‘»π’†π’„π’‰π’π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’†π’” π’•π’‰π’“π’π’–π’ˆπ’‰ 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑳𝒂𝒃 (𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹 𝑳𝒂𝒃) at CAMLS.
Working under the mentorship of Dr. Byeol Kim, Alexander is developing customizable smartphone XR goggles designed to improve accessibility, comfort and immersive learning experiences.
This is the power of undergraduate research at CAMLS β€” giving talented students the opportunity to create solutions that can shape tomorrow. πŸ‘πŸš€
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Today, we’re celebrating a standout achievement. πŸŽ‰CAMLS is proud to recognize Trang Nguyen for receiving an Honoree Awar...
04/21/2026

Today, we’re celebrating a standout achievement. πŸŽ‰
CAMLS is proud to recognize Trang Nguyen for receiving an Honoree Award at the 2026 University of South Florida x Tampa General Hospital Innovation Healthcare Pitch Competition.
Trang is an undergraduate student researcher in Dr. Byeol Kim’s Smart Technologies through Advanced Research Lab (STAR Lab), located at CAMLS. Her recognition highlights the bold ideas and groundbreaking work happening right here at CAMLS.
We love seeing student innovation earn the spotlight it deserves. πŸ‘
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πŸš€ They’re not just studying the future β€” they’re creating it.CAMLS and USF Health-University of South Florida is proud t...
04/20/2026

πŸš€ They’re not just studying the future β€” they’re creating it.

CAMLS and USF Health-University of South Florida is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research Week by recognizing the standout undergraduate researchers bringing bold ideas to life through XR technology and innovation.

πŸ”₯ Presentations were made today at the ONEUSF Undergraduate Research Conference by students mentored by CAMLS' very own Dr. Byeol Kim, with subjects focusing on designing a customizable 3D-printed smartphone XR goggle with tri-axis optical adjustment for personalized visual comfort and smarter fabrication, as well as creating a controller-free XR interaction through computer vision hand tracking for immersive therapy and next-level accessibility.

The future is already in motion β€” and we’re proud CAMLS is part of it. πŸ‘

It’s National Surgical Assistant Week, and we’re celebrating the professionals who help make safe, successful surgeries ...
04/16/2026

It’s National Surgical Assistant Week, and we’re celebrating the professionals who help make safe, successful surgeries possible every day.

Surgical Assistants are a vital part of the operating room team, providing skilled support to surgeons and helping deliver the highest level of patient care.

At CAMLS, we’re proud to support healthcare teams through advanced simulation training, hands-on education, and real-world learning experiences.

We also support healthcare teams through research β€” studying how immersive technologies can improve training and education.

πŸ”¬ π‘ͺπ’π’Žπ’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏: π’˜π’†β€™π’π’ 𝒃𝒆 π’“π’†π’„π’“π’–π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’”π’–π’“π’ˆπ’Šπ’„π’‚π’ π’•π’†π’„π’‰π’π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’”π’•π’” 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 π’”π’•π’–π’…π’š 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 π’Šπ’Žπ’Žπ’†π’“π’”π’Šπ’—π’† π’•π’†π’„π’‰π’π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’†π’”.

π‘­π’π’π’π’π’˜ 𝒐𝒖𝒓 π’‘π’‚π’ˆπ’† 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π’…π’†π’•π’‚π’Šπ’π’” 𝒐𝒏 π’‰π’π’˜ 𝒕𝒐 π’‘π’‚π’“π’•π’Šπ’„π’Šπ’‘π’‚π’•π’†.

To all Surgical Assistants: thank you for the expertise, focus, and dedication you bring to every case. We appreciate all that you do!

From Tampa all the way to Chile 🌎CAMLS’ Dr. Haru Okuda recently joined Dr. Charles Lockwood and other USF Health-Univers...
04/15/2026

From Tampa all the way to Chile 🌎

CAMLS’ Dr. Haru Okuda recently joined Dr. Charles Lockwood and other USF Health-University of South Florida leaders in Chile for affiliation discussions with Pontificia Universidad CatΓ³lica de Chile (PUC), one of the top universities in Latin America.

The visit focused on collaboration, innovation, and the future of healthcare education. During the trip, Dr. Okuda also shared how CAMLS uses simulation-based learning to prepare healthcare professionals through hands-on, high-impact training.

We’re proud to be part of conversations that extend beyond borders and help shape the future of healthcare worldwide.

Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Bailey on being named the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Innovation Award at the Uni...
04/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Bailey on being named the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Innovation Award at the University of South Florida!

This prestigious award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional achievement in translational research and innovation, including the successful transfer of ideas into practice, impactful industry partnerships, and meaningful contributions to commercialization.

Dr. Bailey’s work exemplifies this mission. As a leader in human factors and healthcare simulation research, she has advanced the integration of emerging technologies such as extended reality (XR) and simulation-based training to improve healthcare education. Her research portfolio, supported by federal and state funding, reflects a strong commitment to translating evidence into practice.

Through her leadership of the Bailey Lab and her collaborative work across disciplines, Dr. Bailey continues to shape the future of healthcare training and innovation. Her contributions not only advance scientific knowledge but also drive meaningful change in how healthcare professionals are trained and supported.

Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and the continued impact of her work! πŸ‘
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04/14/2026

CAMLS’ provides strong skills for critical moments.

Yesterday, we welcomed participants taking part in the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSETβ„’) course β€” an intensive day of hands-on learning built for real-world surgical emergencies.

Through expert guidance and immersive surgical training, learners strengthened lifesaving skills while gaining confidence and comfort in managing trauma under pressure.
That’s what training at CAMLS is all about: helping professionals feel ready before the moment arrives.

CAMLS was honored to host an event for the Alliance for Global Security, bringing together leaders and professionals for...
04/13/2026

CAMLS was honored to host an event for the Alliance for Global Security, bringing together leaders and professionals for focused discussions on global security and resilience.

Among the featured guests was Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., whose leadership experience added meaningful insight to the day’s program.

CAMLS is designed to support events that require professionalism, flexibility, and impact. From executive forums and training programs to conferences and strategic meetings, our facility is prepared to meet the mission.

We appreciate the opportunity to host organizations working to shape the future.

Big things happening at CAMLS this week… and we’re heading into the weekend feeling pretty energized about it.As Allia M...
04/10/2026

Big things happening at CAMLS this week… and we’re heading into the weekend feeling pretty energized about it.
As Allia Moveo continues its global rollout, CAMLS is proud to be the first educational site in the world where this technology is being used for hands-on training.
Right here in Tampa’s Medical & Research District, alongside USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, learners are getting early access to advanced imaging technologyβ€”building skills, confidence, and readiness before it becomes the standard in care.
Not a bad way to wrap up the week.
Here’s to innovation, collaboration, and what’s coming next.

Big things are happening in the world of healthcare simulationβ€”and we’re proud to be part of it.We’re excited to see CAM...
04/09/2026

Big things are happening in the world of healthcare simulationβ€”and we’re proud to be part of it.

We’re excited to see CAMLS’ own Dr. Luis Llerena taking the stage with the Florida Healthcare Simulation Alliance as a guest speaker, sharing his expertise.

Opportunities like this bring together leaders, educators, and innovators to push simulation-based training forwardβ€”and ultimately improve patient care where it matters most.
At CAMLS, we’re proud to support and contribute to conversations that shape the future of healthcare education.

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvMSqqs8

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