College of Medicine
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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Jami E. Monico, MSEd, CHSE

Instructional Designer and Non-Clinical Instructor

Jami Monico
In her role with the department, Jami Monico collaborates with faculty to assess, design, implement, and evaluate learning experiences for third- and fourth-year medical students and residents. She creates and facilitates simulations and skills labs, and designs custom-built simulation models using 3D printing, silicone, and other materials to support hands-on learning. Jami also develops e-learning modules and applies innovative uses of AI to enhance curriculum development. Her work spans classroom, clinical, and immersive environments like the Davis Global Center, where faculty guide learners through dynamic, technology-enhanced educational experiences.

Information

Master of science in education, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of science in e-business, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE

  • Simulation
  • Instructional design
  • Artificial intelligence and medical education
  • Multimedia and technology in learning
  • 3D Printing and medical education
Jami is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Since teaches HPTT 824: Simulated and Virtual Learning in Health Professions Education, an online graduate course offered each fall through the Health Professions, Teaching, and Technology program. Since 2022, Jami has led the course with a focus on innovation and learner engagement. Students explore simulation theory and design, participate in flexible discussion boards, and create their own simulation experiences. The course consistently receives strong feedback for its relevance, creativity, and practical application in clinical education.

Presentations

  1. Augmenting Medical Education with AI: Practical Applications in Clinical Training and Course Design, InnovatED Symposium, 9/30/2025, Monico
  2. Building on a Budget: Creating Effective Low-Cost Task Trainers, SSH SimSeries 04/29/2024, Monico and Carlson
  3. SimVentors Showcase, display the Monico Gynecological 3D-Printed Task Trainer, IMSH 2024 conference, San Diego, CA, Monico and Carlson
  4. Monico, J.E. & Maass, B. (2023). Design a three-dimensional object and learn how to create a silicone suture pad, presentation. SimGHOSTS 2023 conference, Omaha, NE.

Publications


  1. Monico, J.E. (2025). Using AI to Add the Power of Choice in Online Discussion Boards. The Teaching Professor.
  2. Monico, J.E., Thonen, M. & McAlarnen L. (2025). Simulating vascular emergencies in robotic surgery: Preparing OB-GYN residents for surgical complications, poster. IAE Spotlight on Scholarship 2025. https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/iae_spotlight/2025/posters/3/
  3. Thonen, M., Monico, J.E. & McAlarnen L. (2024). Advancements in surgical education: Vascular bleed management in robotic gynecologic surgery, poster. ACOG Districts I, V & VI 2024 Annual District Meeting.
  4. Monico, J.E. & Carlson, K.S. (2024). Evaluation of a novel 3D-printed task trainer for the simulation of gynecological procedures in a medical academic center, video presentation. IMSH 2024 conference, San Diego, CA.
  5. Monico, J.E. & Carlson, K.S. (2024). Evaluation of a novel 3D-printed task trainer for the simulation of gynecological procedures at a medical academic center. Not peer-reviewed research paper in Digital Commons.
    https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/com_obgyn_manuscripts/1
  6. Monico, J.E. & Carlson, K.S. (2024). How to create this gynecological task trainer. Not peer-reviewed directions for the task trainer creation in Digital Commons.
    https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/com_obgyn_pres/1
  7. Monico, J.E. & Carlson, K.S. (2024). Efficacy of 3D printed uterus and silicone cervix for medical education in learning and practicing gynecologic procedures, poster and video presentation. Spotlight on Scholarship 2023. Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal: Vol. 1 : Iss. 3 , Article 10.
    https://doi.org/10.32873/unmc.dc.ihsej.0027
  8. Monico, J.E. & Miller, C. (2011). Simulation and lab request forms – organizing and forecasting, presentation. INACSL Conference 2011.