That's a wrap on an incredible week at the First There First Care Conference.
Thank you to everyone who joined the team over the past several days for hands-on learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations focused on advancing emergency and pediatric care.
From Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Pediatric Emergency Care, it was a privilege to train alongside so many dedicated EMS and prehospital professionals who continue to raise the standard of care in their communities every day.
We're grateful for the engagement, enthusiasm, and commitment shown throughout each session and workshop, and we look forward to continuing these important conversations and educational opportunities in the year ahead.
Thank you —we'll see you at 🙌
Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education
The Gordon Center at the University of Miami is a world leader in healthcare simulation education & research. We also train U.S.
The center annually trains 20,000 first responders & front-line clinical providers spanning from FL, the U.S., and 60+ countries globally. The Gordon Center is a 34,000 square foot state of the art facility with the capability for simulation and computer design engineering, production, and manufacturing. It houses a high technology auditorium, self learning laboratory, standardized patient trainin
This is what high-impact pediatric emergency training looks like.
At the First There First Care Conference, Dr. Samia Barbar and the Gordon Center team led an immersive pediatric emergency care workshop, equipping frontline providers with critical hands-on skills in pediatric assessment, airway management, vascular access, and medication dosing.
When the patient is a child, there is no room for hesitation. This training builds the confidence and competency providers need to act decisively in the moments that matter most.
Another day of hands-on education, collaboration and high-impact learning at the First There First Care Conference.
This afternoon, Dr. Samia Barbar and the team will lead an interactive Pediatric Emergency Care workshop focused on critical skills for frontline providers caring for pediatric patients in the field.
Through immersive, hands-on training, participants will strengthen key competencies in pediatric assessment, airway management, vascular access, medication dosing and other essential emergency care techniques designed to support better patient outcomes.
This specialized session also satisfies Florida Paramedic CE requirements, making it an important opportunity for providers looking to advance both their skills and continuing education.
We’re looking forward to another impactful afternoon of learning and collaboration with the community — we’ll see you there.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out Point-of-Care Ultrasound workshops at the First There First Care Conference. The energy, engagement, and collaboration throughout the day highlighted the growing importance of ultrasound in prehospital and emergency care.
From hands-on learning to real-world clinical application, it was an incredible opportunity to connect with EMS and healthcare professionals committed to advancing patient care and improving outcomes in the field.
The momentum continues -- don't miss our Specialized Pediatric Emergency Care workshop. We look forward to another impactful day of education and collaboration at
is underway, and the Gordon Center is ready to kick off one of the region's largest gatherings of EMS and prehospital professionals.
Over the next two days, Dr. Ivette Motola and our faculty leaders will deliver immersive, hands-on training experiences focused on strengthening critical emergency skills for frontline providers.
Today's EMS Point-of-Care Ultrasound workshops will equip participants with practical field-focused ultrasound assessment techniques designed to support rapid decision-making in emergency settings.
We look forward to engaging with EMS professionals committed to advancing education, training and patient care.
First There First Care Conference
05/30/2026
Yesterday at the Laerdal Medical Simulation Users Network (SUN) Meeting in São Paulo, Brasil, Dr. Ross Scalese delivered the plenary presentation: “Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare through Team Training.”
The plenary highlighted how simulation-based team training can strengthen healthcare systems, improve clinical performance, and enhance patient outcomes.
To support engagement across the international audience attending SUN Brasil 2026, the presentation included simultaneous translation in both Spanish and Portuguese.
Cheers to another impactful day of learning, innovation, and global collaboration in healthcare simulation.
05/29/2026
As Stroke Month comes to a close, we honor the clinicians, educators, and learners who strengthen stroke preparedness every day of the year, not just in May.
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability but well-trained providers continue to make a life-saving difference. That commitment is at the heart of our work.
Looking ahead, we’re pleased to share upcoming ASLS Skills Verification course dates for the remainder of 2026:
• June 11
• July 22
• August 4
• September 17
• October 28
• November 17
• December 11
We also invite healthcare professionals to advance their expertise through the ASLS® Blended Learning Provider & Instructor classes at the UM Gordon Center, taking place October 22–23, 2026. This course is an opportunity to deepen your skills and help bring stroke education and readiness back to your institution and learners.
Thank you to our incredible community of educators and healthcare professionals for keeping stroke readiness front and center. We look forward to continuing this important work together.
Learn more and register: https://emergencytraining.gordoncenter.miami.edu/course/index/456
05/28/2026
Today at the Laerdal Medical Simulation Users Network (SUN) Meeting in Brasil, Dr. Ross Scalese and Dr. Samia Barbar led a full-day pre-conference course focused on transforming healthcare curricula through cardiac simulation and educational technologies.
The session brings together healthcare educators and simulation leaders from across Latin America to explore innovative approaches to simulation-based learning, curriculum integration, and educational technology.
Attendees can also visit the Gordon Center team throughout the conference to experience Harvey® Premier, the world’s leading cardiopulmonary simulator, and UMedic.
05/28/2026
The Gordon Center is joining simulation leaders from across Latin America and around the world at the upcoming Clinical Simulation Congress – “SUN Brasil 2026 - Laerdal Simulation Users Network (SUN) Meeting, May 28-30, 2026 in São Paulo, Brasil.
As part of SUN Brasil 2026, Dr. Ross Scalese and Dr. Samia Barbar will lead a full-day pre-conference course on Thursday, May 28th: “Transforming Healthcare Curricula: Integrating Cardiac Simulation and Educational Technologies.”
Dr. Scalese will also deliver a keynote presentation during the main conference on Friday, May 29th: “Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare through Team Training.”
Throughout the conference, attendees can connect with the Gordon Center team and experience Harvey® Premier, the world’s leading cardiopulmonary patient simulator, and UMedic firsthand.
Organized in collaboration with Laerdal Medical, Sírio-Libanês Faculty, and SOBRASSIM, the SUN Meeting continues to bring together the global simulation community to advance healthcare education through innovation, collaboration, and shared learning.
See you there!
Learning that engages multiple senses leads to deeper understanding.
Professor Mohammed Abadi of King Khalid University highlights how Harvey® has evolved to give students a richer clinical experience.
From classroom to bedside, Harvey® Premier strengthens clinical confidence through immersive, hands-on, small-group learning.
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