Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)

What started as a quiet conversation and a generous act of faith from an anonymous donor has grown into something we are incredibly proud of.

Years in the making, the Obstetrical Transitions of Care: Interdisciplinary Practices for Rural Providers program is now a statewide initiative, bringing high-fidelity simulation training directly to nursing and EMS teams in rural communities across Florida who care for pregnant patients and newborns every day, often without a labor and delivery unit nearby.

We are thrilled to be doing this work alongside the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC) and the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services (FL-CEMS), and we could not have made this leap without the critical support of the Florida Department of Health. Their investment turned a small pilot into a program that will reach hundreds of healthcare professionals and the families they serve.
The program started with a pilot in Apalachicola in 2025, made possible by a kind and anonymous philanthropist who believed in this work before it had a name. That single act of generosity planted a seed. We have already completed training in Calhoun County, and DeSoto and Taylor Counties are next.

To the teams at FPQC and FL-CEMS — thank you for your collaboration and your commitment to this mission. And to the Florida Department of Health, thank you for helping us make this real at scale.

This one is for the mothers and babies in every corner of Florida. Every community deserves care.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-health-expands-emergency-maternity-care-training-in-floridas-rural-counties.aspx

USF Health expands emergency maternity care training in Florida’s rural counties Faculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.

⚡ BY THE POWER OF SIMULATION! ⚡

While heroes like He-Manikin and She-RN are busy protecting their fictional worlds, CAMLS is helping healthcare professionals prepare for real-world challenges every day.
Through our immersive simulation, hands-on learning, and team-based training, healthcare teams develop the skills and confidence needed when it matters most.

Because the greatest superpower isn't magic.
It's preparation.

💚 Training Today's Healthcare Heroes 💛

Have a great weekend!

📣 CAMLS is Hiring!

Are you passionate about technology, healthcare, problem-solving, and hands-on learning?
We're looking for a Simulation Operations Specialist to help support the innovative healthcare training experiences that take place every day at CAMLS.

This exciting role involves working with advanced patient simulators, surgical equipment, AV technology, and simulation-based education programs that help prepare healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.
Join a team that is transforming healthcare education through innovation, collaboration, and world-class simulation training.

📍 Downtown Tampa
Apply today:
https://jobs.usf.edu/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/job/43592

USF Health-University of South Florida

📅 June 1 is here!
And at CAMLS, that's something worth celebrating.
Today is "National Thank Goodness It's Monday" Day—a reminder that every new week is a fresh opportunity to learn something new, strengthen a skill, build a partnership, or make a difference in patient care.
As we kick off a new month, we're looking forward to welcoming healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and teams from around the globe for another summer of immersive education and simulation.
☀️ New month.
🤝 New collaborations.
🩺 New skills.
🌎 Global impact.
Thank Goodness it's Monday!

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😎 School may be out for summer...

…but learning never takes a vacation at CAMLS.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your clinical skills, gain hands-on experience, or learn alongside experts in your field, our summer course lineup is packed with opportunities to grow.

🌞 Make this summer count.
🏥 Learn in realistic clinical environments.
🚀 Bring new skills back to your team.

Check out upcoming courses and start planning your next learning adventure:

Explore CAMLS Courses : https://camls-us.org/camls-educational-training/

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Dr. Milner’s skill set:
✔️ Simulation education
✔️ Clinical instruction
✔️ Helping students stay calm before their first IV attempt 😄💉

Medical students got hands-on IV insertion practice at CAMLS this week with guidance from Dr. Milner, whose expertise spans far beyond just one area of simulation training.

At CAMLS, learning is immersive, collaborative, and sometimes comes with a little extra encouragement before the needle goes in. 👏

USF Health-University of South Florida

Big ideas. Real collaboration. Meaningful impact. 🇺🇸
CAMLS was honored to host the Veterans Health Venture Studio Make-a-thon Bootcamp — bringing together VA innovators, healthcare professionals, technologists, and industry partners from across the country to develop solutions focused on improving healthcare outcomes for Veterans.
From AI-powered healthcare concepts to operational innovation and care coordination strategies, the event showcased the power of collaboration and forward-thinking problem solving.
We’re proud that CAMLS continues to serve as a destination for organizations advancing the future of healthcare through innovation, education, and simulation.
Thank you to all of the participants and partners helping shape the future of Veteran care.

🌴 Memorial Day weekend = the unofficial start of summer travel season ✈️

At CAMLS, we’re fortunate to welcome visitors from across the country and around the globe for simulation, education, research, and collaboration.

Wherever you’re traveling from, CAMLS is easy to reach — and built to bring people together to shape what’s next in healthcare.

Safe travels, everyone, and enjoy the long weekend!

We’re hiring!
CAMLS has two open positions and we’re looking for great people to join our team.
Visit USF Careers to apply if you’re interested in working in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on health care education, simulation and training.
Come be part of the CAMLS team!

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