CUSM Receives Grant From Bank of America to Support Access to Healthcare in Rural Inland Empire Communities
2024年8月6日 - 1:48AM
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The $10K grant will support clinical skills
training to rural IE health providers
California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) today
announced the receipt of a grant from Bank of America to support
the university's efforts to provide in-situ simulation-based
clinical equipment and training to healthcare facilities and
providers in the most rural areas of the Inland Empire.
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ARMC resident doctors use the CUSM
Clinical Simulation Suite to enhance their training. Photo: Michael
Leone, ARMC
"We are pleased and proud that Bank of America shares our
mission to address the most pressing healthcare challenges in our
region," said Paul Lyons, MD, President and Dean of CUSM. "In
addition to our teaching mission, we are committed to finding
near-term, innovative solutions to provide training, access, and
equipment to current providers in areas suffering most severely
from a lack of healthcare resources. The generous Bank of America
grant will help us make this happen."
CUSM utilizes a state-of-the-art clinical simulation suite
designed to educate medical students, train residents, and provide
ongoing training for practicing physicians and other healthcare
professionals across the Inland Empire. The facility is equipped
with 15 individual patient rooms dedicated to Standardized Patient
encounters, allowing for realistic patient interaction and
assessment. Additionally, the center features four large-team
simulation rooms equipped with high-fidelity simulators. These
rooms are designed for team-based training, enabling collaborative
learning and crisis management in a controlled, clinical
environment. To maximize learning outcomes, the suite also includes
three debriefing rooms in which students and professionals can
reflect on their simulation experiences and discuss improvements
and strategies. This comprehensive setup ensures a thorough and
immersive learning experience that prepares healthcare providers
for a wide range of clinical scenarios.
"The CUSM clinical simulation center is pivotal in equipping our
future rural doctors with the practical experience, in-depth
knowledge, and essential decision-making skills required for
effective medical practice," stated Gordon Green, MD, CUSM Senior
Associate Dean for Simulation and Patient Safety. "This training is
instrumental in ensuring current doctors, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals can deliver the highest standard of
patient care." Dr. Green highlighted the operational challenges of
replicating such a dynamic training environment in real-world
settings, expressing gratitude for the support that makes it
possible. "We are immensely grateful to Bank of America for their
partnership and generous contribution. Their commitment is crucial
in helping us extend the reach of this valuable training to the
field."
CUSM enrolls 130 new medical students each year for the
four-year MD degree and 60 students in the 10-month Master of
Biomedical Sciences program. On average nearly 30 percent of
incoming MD students are from the Inland Empire region and 22
percent are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
CUSM provides admissions priority for both programs to qualified
students from the Inland Empire.
"Access to essential health care is a major determinant for
personal and financial success. That is why CUSM's focus on our
rural communities is so important," said Bansree Parikh, president,
Bank of America Inland Empire. "As one of the fastest growing and
largest combined counties in the nation, it takes innovative
approaches like this along with strong partnerships to get these
critical resources to those who need it most."
About California University of Science and Medicine
California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) is
dedicated to advancing the art and science of medicine through
medical education, research, and compassionate healthcare delivery
in an inclusive environment. The university provides medical
education and community resources designed to inspire, motivate,
and empower students to become excellent and caring physicians,
scientists, and leaders. CUSM is a not-for-profit health sciences
university established in 2015 through a private-public partnership
with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center as its teaching hospital,
the County of San Bernardino, the City of Colton, and Prime
Healthcare Foundation.
Learn more at www.cusm.edu.
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California University of Science and Medicine Contact: Cynthia
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