Our Mission

To improve patient safety and outcomes in our global community through health care simulation education and to prepare diverse groups of highly competent, compassionate and culturally responsive health professionals.

With state-of-the-art simulation technology, we can provide training spaces for a variety of health professions.

Our Partners

This innovative center was made possible by a visionary partnership between Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and the Polk County Board of Supervisors to address critical health care workforce challenges.

Other collaborative partners include:

  • Des Moines Area Community College
  • Des Moines Public Schools
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences

Our Staff

Culross, Beth

Beth Culross, Ph.D., M.S.N.

Director Regional Simulation Center

Burney, Cindy

Cindy Burney

Regional Simulation Center - Simulation Center Coordinator

Sagar, Edward

Edward Sagar, A.A.S.

Simulation Technical Specialist

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