Bringing Learning to Life
iEXCEL is a transformative model for health care education headquartered in the Davis Global Center at UNMC
Our Mission
The iEXCEL program improves human performance and effectiveness in health care through the adoption of high-fidelity simulation, interprofessional collaboration and experiential learning technologies.
Davis Global Center
The Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center is a highly advanced clinical simulation facility purposefully designed to foster the practice of patient care in highly-functioning and effective interprofessional teams. The 192,000 sq.ft. center is made up of five distinct levels that work together to create a safe and innovative learning environment.
Education & Training
The iEXCEL training model focuses on improving the outcomes of care by emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and experiential learning.
In the News
iEXCEL leader Paul Dye named Catalyst for Education
A career in creativity, education and innovation led Paul Dye, director of advanced educational design and delivery at iEXCEL, to be honored as the 2026 Interprofessional Academy of Educators Catalyst for Education Award recipient.
'We just wanted to get him home'
After longer than expected hospital stays, now came the work to get tracheostomy patient Tony Trumble home safely to rural Nebraska. Earlier this week, we introduced you to the Trumble family, who shared the emotions they experienced as they came to terms with the sudden need for Tony to have a tracheostomy, and the wonderful care they received at Nebraska Medical Center.
UNMC’s iEXCEL program rated as exceptional
Becker’s Healthcare recently recognized 93 hospitals and health systems with exceptional simulation and education programs, including UNMC’s iEXCEL program. iEXCEL supports UNMC students and faculty, as well as Nebraska Medicine health care professionals, as they sharpen skills specific to their level of training and disciplines.