Physician assistant students recently visited the surgical technology lab for the last of three simulated patient cases that allowed them to participate as care providers in the emergency room, as operating room assistants and as hospitalists. Students in the ER role encountered the patients, portrayed by nursing students. They diagnosed their patient’s malady and recommended treatment. In the surgical technology lab, Scott A. Geist, director of surgical technology, led OR students through a hands-on simulation of the recommended surgery. Students acting as hospitalists then provided follow-up care.
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To be a “healer” of people is one of the most noble endeavors a human being can strive for, in my humble opinion, and to have these amazing tools for teaching these skills to those who are going to be the next person who will care for us all is fantastic. And a great big “Thank you” to all the great teachers out there for everything you do.