Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation at LMU

08/11/2026

✨ TIPEC Conference 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee ✨

Our team had a great time attending the Tennessee Interprofessional Practice and Education Consortium (TIPEC) Conference in Nashville! 🎓🩺

One of the highlights was participating in interactive escape rooms, where teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving came together in a fun and engaging way! 🔐🧩🤝

These hands-on activities are a great example of how interprofessional education can bring healthcare professionals and students together to learn from one another, strengthen communication, and work toward a common goal.

We enjoyed learning, connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and having a little fun along the way! 💙

Thank you, TIPEC, for a wonderful conference and for providing opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow together!

📍 Nashville, Tennessee
🔐 Escape Rooms | 🤝 Teamwork | 💡 Learning | 🩺 Healthcare Education

07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence, service, and community. At the Center for Interprofessional Education & Simulation, we're proud to help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals who will make a difference through teamwork, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!

06/23/2026

🩺✨ Celebrating the power of collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning!

The Center for Interprofessional Education & Simulation is dedicated to preparing future healthcare professionals through teamwork, communication, and immersive learning experiences that enhance patient care.

Recently, our Physician Assistant students completed a Central Venous Catheterization Skills Activity, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a safe and supportive simulation environment. These opportunities help build confidence, develop clinical skills, and prepare students for real-world patient care.

06/11/2026

Do you live or work in Claiborne County? Please take some time to complete this Community Health Needs Assessment!

https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/1cea/260401?list=1

The more input received from a diverse group of community members, the better equipped the council will be to identify and address the health needs of Claiborne County. The survey results, along with information gathered through focus groups and the data team, will help determine our community's most pressing health priorities and guide the Health Council's efforts moving forward.

💬 We need your input. Help us better understand the health needs in Claiborne County as we help prepare the Claiborne Community Health Needs Assessment.

🔗 Please take a moment to complete and share this brief survey: https://bit.ly/4fVP7wM

📆 We hope to gather as much feedback as possible by June 30.

Your voice helps us grow, improve, and better serve our community.

Thank you for being part of this important work!

06/05/2026

The OMS-I and OMS-II students have cast their votes for this year's End-of-Year Awards. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Your dedication, hard work, and contributions have made a lasting impact on our DCOM community.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our students, faculty, and staff for another outstanding year at DCOM. Your commitment to excellence, collaboration, and service continues to make DCOM a special place to learn and grow. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer and look forward to another successful year ahead! 🎉🏆👏

05/26/2026

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Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave people who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom and the courage it takes to protect it. At LMU-DCOM, we are deeply grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the families who carry their legacy forward.

On this Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and remembrance.

Photo from the LMU-DCOM Class of 2026 Military Promotions Ceremony.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Center for Interprofessional Education & Simulations pauses to honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

As we enjoy time with family and reflect on the freedoms we cherish, we remember those who gave everything in service to others. Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served and to the families who carry the legacy of our fallen heroes.

Photo from the LMU-DCOM Class of 2026 Military Promotions Ceremony.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave people who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom and the courage it takes to protect it. At LMU-DCOM, we are deeply grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the families who carry their legacy forward.

On this Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and remembrance.

Photo from the LMU-DCOM Class of 2026 Military Promotions Ceremony.

05/08/2026

Happy Nurses Week! 💙

This week, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise that nurses bring to every patient, every learner, and every moment of care.

To our incredible nurses in the CIPES department, thank you for the vital role you play in shaping the future of healthcare. Your work goes beyond the bedside, impacting countless medical professionals through education, simulation, and hands-on training. You are not only caregivers, but mentors, innovators, and leaders.

And to nurses everywhere, your commitment, resilience, and compassion make a difference that cannot be measured. Whether you’re providing direct care, educating others, or supporting your teams, your impact is felt in every life you touch.

Today and every day, we recognize and appreciate all that you do. Ms. Morgan McCune, Ms. Caitlin Hoskins, Ms. Whitney Cantwell, Mr. Randy Reed

05/01/2026

We are delighted to have hosted a successful 18th Annual Golden Scalpel Golf Tournament, bringing together esteemed guests, sponsors, and supporters of the Golden Scalpel Endowed Scholarship. We extend our sincerest gratitude to all who invested in the future of LMU-DCOM.

04/28/2026

THE LMU DCOM Golden Scalpel we have raised $150,000 in total since beginning this annual fundraiser for student scholarships. The names are as follows: Mr. Joshua Engle, Dr. Sherry Jimenez, Dr. Lindsay Haywood, and Ms. Emily Sharp. Ms. Morgan McCune and Mr. Mike Burtch.

Joshua and Dr. Jimenez have continued the tradition of serving as the snack-and-beverage brigade, and Morgan continues to lead and represent the CIPES golf team