title: Centre of Excellence For Simulation Education and Innovation (CESEI).
abstract: Simulation is becoming an integral part of medical education. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) was the first organization to recognize the value of simulation-based learning, and to award accreditation for educational institutions that aim to provide simulation as part of the experiential learning opportunity. Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation (CESEI) is a multidisciplinary and interprofessional educational facility that is based at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Costal Health Authority (VCH). Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation's goal is to provide excellence in education, research, and healthcare delivery by providing a technologically advanced environment and learning opportunity using simulation for various groups of learners including undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health professionals. This article is an attempt to describe the infrastructure, services, and uniqueness of the Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation.
authors.affiliation: University of British Columbia, Department of Surgery, Vancouver Costal Health Authority, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Qayumi@interchange.ubc.ca
authors.forename: A Karim
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Qayumi
mesh_terms: D001955:British Columbia; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003479:Curriculum; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000193:education*