The Diane Ramy Faulconer STAR Centers at Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) and Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) provide students and healthcare professionals with immersive, simulation-based learning in a safe environment before entering real-world clinical practice. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced simulation technology, learners develop clinical decision-making, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills while caring for diverse patient populations.
Supported by the generous philanthropy of Diane Ramy Faulconer ’74, the STAR Centers advance healthcare education, research, and evidence-based practice while serving as nationally recognized centers of excellence. The facilities feature high-fidelity patient simulators, realistic acute care environments, and state-of-the-art clinical equipment. Fully accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in Teaching/Education, the STAR Centers are also an American Heart Association Heartsaver Training Center offering a variety of certification courses.
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Our simulation environments replicate a variety of real-world settings including Medical-surgical care with Nurse Anesthesia.
Simulation experiences are managed from dedicated control rooms using advanced audiovisual technology.
The Jorge and Darlene Perez Clinical Skills Lab features high-fidelity patient simulators, advanced medical equipment, and task trainers that allow students to develop essential clinical skills.
After each session, students participate in guided debriefings with faculty to review performance, strengthen clinical reasoning, and improve patient care skills.
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Explore our advanced simulation spaces, high-fidelity patient environments, and cutting-edge technology that bring real-world healthcare experiences to life.
