The UMCSC offers a perfect playground for the student researchers who have interests in engineering, ergonomics, and software (multimedia and gaming) development. We also offer two research tracks through the UMMS Student Biomedical Research Program under the mentorship of Deborah Rooney, PhD., Director of Education and Research for the Clinical Simulation Center.
Track I: Simulator Development
Under the mentorship of Director of Education and Research and a medical faculty, students will be expected to play a critical role during the creation and evaluation of a novel simulator. Depending on the complexity and progress of the project, student may be expected to contribute to the project in a variety of ways, including development of needs assessment, physical creation and refinement of a novel prototype of a simulator, development of associated assessments, and/or evaluation of the product using best research practices. It is expected that the student will also contribute to publication associated with the project.
Track II: Development of New Simulation-based Curricula
Under the mentorship of Director of Education and Research and a medical faculty, students will be expected to play a critical role during the development and implementation of new simulation-based curricula. Depending on the complexity and progress of the project, student may be expected to contribute to the project in a variety of ways, including development of theoretical construct, development of assessments, and/or evaluation of the intervention using best research practices. It is expected that the student will also contribute to publication associated with the project.
