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iEXCEL awards honor excellence in clinical simulation
UNMC’s iEXCEL program presented its fourth annual iEXCEL Innovation Awards at a ceremony March 12 at the Davis Global Center. The awards recognize excellence in academics and teaching through iEXCEL collaborations, clinical simulation, interprofessional education and more.
Wednesday, March 27
UNMC: Creating a healthier future
Creating a healthier future for Nebraska and beyond is the cornerstone of UNMC’s mission. From discovering and advancing breakthroughs in medicine to promoting public health initiatives, utilizing cutting-edge education techniques and more, UNMC is making Nebraska — and the world — a healthier place for all.
Friday, March 8
Retirees visit UNMC to tour cancer center, Davis Global Center
A group of 15 retirees, including UNMC Board of Counselor member Peg Gilbert, came to UNMC in late January to visit two of the university’s newest facilities. The group toured the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and Chihuly Sanctuary, then visited the Davis Global Center, where they toured the National Training, Simulation and Quarantine Unit and the iEXCEL simulation learning program.
Friday, February 23
Clinical perfusion simulation program recognized among best
The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions’ clinical perfusion program has established UNMC’s Clinical Perfusion Training and Simulation Program. It is one of just 11 such programs nationwide recognized as a high-fidelity simulation center by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Monday, January 8
Simulating to Keep Patients Safe
Nothing can prepare an individual for the real thing like the real thing. Visual simulation, however, has long been acknowledged for the important role it plays in potentially high-risk industries like transportation, aerospace and power.
Wednesday, November 8
UNMC joins with Girls Inc. to showcase radiology field
More than a dozen teenagers from Girls Inc. recently took part in a “Rad Girls” experiential opportunity through iEXCEL at the Davis Global Center. The event was sponsored and spearheaded by the UNMC College of Medicine’s Radiology Interest Group.
Wednesday, November 29
Archive
UNMC welcomes assistant secretary of defense for tour - November 10, 2023
President’s Advisory Council experiences UNMC’s ‘vision of excellence’ - November 8, 2023
UNMC pioneers combination of AI, simulations and extended reality - October 24, 2023
Transforming the skywalk – and health care education - October 4, 2023
UNMC hosts dean of Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine - October 3, 2023
'Practice, practice, practice': UNMC students engage in tornado disaster training in Gretna - September 21, 2023
Disaster simulation gives Nebraska Med students emergency experience - September 21, 2023
Nebraska med students team up with first responders for emergency medicine simulation - September 21, 2023
Posterboard to pixels: Med students keep up with digital trend - August 17, 2023
iEXCEL showcases advances as host of simulation conference - August 11, 2023
Summer health professions students see what’s possible - August 7, 2023
UNMC hosts medical simulation conference, drawing hundreds to Davis Global Center - August 4, 2023
SimGHOSTS 2023 Hosted at UNMC iEXCEL: One of World’s Best Healthcare Simulation Centers - August 3, 2023
Global medical simulation conference coming to UNMC - July 24, 2023
SIM-NE evolves, celebrates statewide training milestone - July 17, 2023
UNMC partners in effort to retain and attract diverse grads - July 17, 2023
Older adults help train fledgling medical pros - July 1, 2023
Pathway students tap into UNMC’s simulation education - May 1, 2023
iEXCEL announces Holomedicine Association partnership - April 5, 2023
Nebraska Legislative League tours UNMC - April 5, 2023
Transforming How Health Care Professionals are Educated - April 1, 2023
iEXCEL awards showcase new levels in health care simulation - February 23, 2023
Donation will support rural stroke care - February 13, 2023
Cutting-Edge Medical Training - December 1, 2022
Aiming For ‘Real and Accessible’: EMS Simulations Give Rural Providers Hands-On Experience - November 30, 2022
November Health Matters: High-tech simulators let Nebraska health professionals hone their skills - November 13, 2022
Education and Research Through Technology - November 6. 2022
Japanese delegation visits its ‘role model’ at UNMC - November 2, 2022
High-tech UNMC facility generates benefits to state - October 10, 2022
UNMC hosts Ukrainian medical delegation - October 3, 2022
UNMC called nation’s top biocontainment resource - September 12, 2022
Fire and rescue trains with SIM-NE - September 3, 2022
SIM-NE marks 5 years bringing vital training to Nebraska - August 18, 2022
UNMC to host global health care simulation conference - August 8, 2022
SIM-Nebraska visits Bennet Rural Fire for important EMS training - July 29, 2022
Native American youth participate in science camp - July 6, 2022
UNMC expands partnerships in Middle East, North Africa - June 21, 2022
Higher ed compact visits UNMC to tour iEXCEL - June 20, 2022
SIM-NE fleet brings high-tech training to first responders in rural Nebraska - June 2, 2022
Combating Anxiety with Innovation - June 1, 2022
iEXCEL Honors Innovation in Health Care - March 17, 2022
Irish Ambassador Tours Davis Global Center - March 14, 2022
SIM-NE Cruises Past 500th Onsite Training - March 11, 2022
Rendering the Pelvic Floor - March 4, 2022
Global Center Hosts Advancement Ceremony - January 26, 2022
On the Road Again - January 3, 2022
Experts Warn: Don't Be Complacent About Omicron - December 21, 2021
Early Thanksgiving for Expectant Couple Stuck Roadside - November 24, 2021
Dr. Boyers Inducted into National Simulation Hall of Fame - September 15, 2021
UNMC, iEXCEL Offer New Look at Delta Variant - August 6, 2021
iEXCEL, Future Kings Team to Expand STEM Opportunities - July 21, 2021
Health Report: How to Avoid Injury from a COVID-19 Test - July 15, 2021
ACS Accreditation a 'Crown Jewel' for UNMC - July 14, 2021
Simulation Tech Played Key Role in Staff Training at this Academic Medical Center During COVID-19 - July 12, 2021
Visualizing the Future for Health Professions Education - May 12, 2021
Residency Prep Class Helps Med Students' Transition - April 28, 2021
Why Healthcare Simulation is About to Become One of the World's Most Important Industries - April 21, 2021
C-STARS Holds Inaugural Biocontainment Care Course - April 9, 2021
Nebraska Medicine First in Nation to Use Specialized Stent - February 15, 2021
KETV Chronicle: The Future for UNMC - January 17, 2021
UNMC Training Model Will Aid Accurate COVID Testing - January 11, 2021
C-STARS Collaborates with UNMC and iEXCEL - November 18, 2020
UNMC Unveils the Teaching Hospital of the Future - November 13, 2020
Deputy HHS Secretary Tours Davis Global Center - October 25, 2020
iEXCEL Innovation Awards - October 23, 2020
iEXCEL Presents with the National Training & Simulation Association - October 14, 2020
iEXCEL Davis Global Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - October 13, 2020
Davis Global Center's Dedication Set for Oct. 13 - September 30, 2020
UNMC Subscription to VisualDx Renewed - August 26, 2020
Second Lady Karen Pence, Rep. Bacon Tour Med Center - August 24, 2020
LiveGreen: Davis Global Center has Cutting-edge Building Technology, Too - August 5, 2020
Collaboration Helps Prepare for Open-heart Surgeries - July 14, 2020
Davis Global Center Now a SAGES-certified Center - May 29, 2020
SIM-NE Receives Nearly $6,300 During Omaha Gives - May 27, 2020
UNMC SIM-NE Hosts Three More Virtual COVID-19 Training Sessions - May 12, 2020
Helmsley Charitable Trust Gift to Impact Cardiac Care Across State - May 11, 2020
Facebook Live Event to Explore Nasopharyngeal Swab Technique - April 20, 2020
iEXCEL Continues to Support Training, Research, Development - April 17, 2020
SIM-NE Hosts Training on Coronavirus for Rural Hospitals - April 10, 2020
UNMC SIM-NE Hosts Training on Coronavirus for Rural Critical Access Hospitals - April 9, 2020
SIM-NE Continues Rural EMS Training via Facebook Live - March 27, 2020
At Virtual Forum, Chancellor Discusses 'Unprecedented Times' - March 23, 2020
Speakers Support SIM-NE Program - January 31, 2020
Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center Now Open at Med Center - January 29, 2020
iWall Melts Distance and Time Across the State - November 22, 2019
13 Nebraska Counties Have No Primary Care Doctor: Here is what UNMC is doing to Reach Rural Areas - January 26, 2019
SIM-NE Training Program Celebrates 250th Training Session - January 17, 2019
iEXCEL at KANEKO Reality Exhibition - August 31, 2018
UNMC to Host National Modeling, Simulation Meeting - August 22, 2018
UNMC Opens EON Reality VR Innovation Academy - July 25, 2018
UNMC Outreach Offers Training to School Nurses - March 21, 2018
Augmented and Virtual Reality Training Academy Coming to Omaha - February 22, 2018
iEXCEL: The Transformation of Health Professions Education - 2017
iEXCEL Davis Global Center Groundbreaking - April 20, 2017
At UNMC, Facility Set to Open in 2018 - April 4, 2017
A Huge Opportunity - August 30, 2016
Smart Niche for Nebraska - July 10, 2016