UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Simulation Center

04/17/2026

We will miss Tim wholeheartedly and wish him all the best, because he deserves nothing less 💚

04/17/2026

Now hiring!

We're looking for a Simulation Operations Specialist to join our healthcare simulation team.

This role is ideal for someone with a clinical background who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, technology, and helping create realistic learning environments for future healthcare professionals.

You’ll help:
✅ Build and run immersive simulation experiences
✅ Manage and maintain simulation equipment & task trainers
✅ Support interprofessional healthcare education
✅ Collaborate with an innovative and supportive team

Salary/Position Classification $72,200 + dependent on experience annual, Exempt 40 hours per week This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus. Purpose of Position In conjunction with the Simulation Center Director and staff, this position will actively promote the Simulation Center's c...

02/26/2026

If you aren’t following our SIM-ND team, you should! They’ve been busy ensuring learners across North Dakota are prepared to respond to emergency medical situations!

12/05/2025

We're excited to welcome Sarita and Beau to the team. They're settling into their new space in Minot and eager to get out there. Don't hesitate to reach out and get your simulation scheduled! ([email protected])

11/27/2025

From undergraduate to graduate students, all gave thanks to the donors who gave their bodies to the medical school in the effort of teaching future medical professionals.

11/20/2025

Rural communities are the heart of North Dakota, and we’re proud to stand with the Center for Rural Health to celebrate them. 💚
Training future healthcare providers in ALL areas of our state is a team effort — and we’re honored to be part of that mission.

Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call rural communities home? These areas combine a strong sense of community with fulfilling work opportunities!

Join us and the Center for Rural Health in celebrating the for . 🎉

📅 Thursday, November 20
📍 SMHS East Atrium
⏰ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
✅ snacks, swag, & ND healthcare trivia
👉 Follow this link for more ways to celebrate National Rural Health Day https://ruralhealth.und.edu/rural-health-day

10/17/2025

Congratulations, Tawni Harvla, RN, CHSOS 🤩

10/17/2025

Future healthcare teams in action! 🤝🩺 UND students from across health disciplines from both the CNPD and SMHS collaborated in unique interprofessional care conference simulations.

Experiences like this give UND students a unique opportunity to practice teamwork and problem-solving in realistic clinical scenarios.

𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲. 🌟 If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is where you start.

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10/03/2025

Salary/Position Classification $67,700-$71,200 Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes Purpose of Position The SIM-ND Education Specialist performs a full range of professional duties ass...

09/18/2025

📣 Shoutout to our very own special effects guru! Simulation is getting real, and we've got this guy to thank!

Meet Tim Shea — our Simulation Operations Specialist and creative artist behind the scenes. 🎨💉

Tim doesn’t just design moulage… he actually builds custom task trainers himself. His craftsmanship saves💲while giving students top-notch tools to learn with. 🙌
From lifelike injuries to innovative training models, his creativity pushes our simulation to the next level.

This Healthcare Simulation Week, we honor Tim’s dedication to creating medical reality — and helping every learner prepare for the challenges of real-world healthcare. 💚