The Interprofessional Simulation Center on the Indiana University-Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center campus delivers simulation-based education to learners from Indiana University, IU Health, and beyond with an emphasis on interpersonal learning. The Center features the latest in high-technology full-bodied simulators representing ages from newborn to adult, task trainers for many skills, Standardized Patient (SP) actors, and clinical equipment and spaces that reflect real patient care practices.
Real-world experience without the real-world risk
Our Vision:
To create the best simulation-based education experiences that lead to the best clinical and educational outcomes in Indiana and beyond.
Our Mission:
To create innovative simulation-based health care education programs that emphasize interprofessional collaborations to improve learning outcomes across all our learner groups, enhance patient care not only locally but throughout the world, develop research that leads to new discoveries in education and clinical care, and advance the performance of our partners while building a culture of excellence emblematic of the core values that support our service to Indiana University, Indiana University Health, and the communities we serve.
Located in the Health Sciences Building, the Center is a cooperative effort of IU School of Medicine, IU School of Nursing, and IU Health.
The Center provides resources for:
- Teaching and learning across all healthcare professions and disciplines
- Research support for simulation-based education
- Process testing and refinement
- Supporting innovation
2026 Academic Year Stats (through January)
511Sessions
5,802Learners
15,556Contact Hours
Society for Simulation in Healthcare Accreditation
The Bloomington Interprofessional Simulation Center was awarded full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in the areas of Assessment, Teaching/Learning, and Systems Integration.
