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Meet the Sim Team

In addition to knowledgeable graduate assistants, these faculty and staff support essential learning through simulation.

Assistant Dean of Simulation and Experiential Learning
Kathryn Vanderzwan
Assistant Dean of Simulation and Experiential Learning
Director of Simulation Assessment and Research
Leah Burt
Director of Simulation Assessment and Research
Associate Director of the Clinical Learning Resource Center (CLRC)
Myralyn Ortiz
Associate Director of the Clinical Learning Resource Center (CLRC)
Springfield Simulation Lab Coordinator
Christine Freer
Springfield Simulation Lab Coordinator
Standardized Patient Program Coordinator
Chris Karczmar
Standardized Patient Program Coordinator
Senior Simulation Operations Specialist
Nick Perez
Senior Simulation Operations Specialist
Simulation Lab Assistant
Amy Rush
Simulation Lab Assistant

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