Duke University, School of Medicine

SLAM worked with Duke University on layouts, provided utilization analysis, and helped them understand the staffing efficiencies and cost benefits of their new team-based learning pedagogy. Scalable classrooms allowed the faculty to initially teach in their traditional format, and over time transition to a larger team-based configuration. The TBL Lecture Hall integrates breakout space within the room at each tier, enabling students to quickly move from lecture to small group mode, yet benefit from the dynamics of multiple groups working together.

A 10,000-SF simulation center integrates clinical skills/assessment and human patient simulation into a flexible inter-professional learning environment The facility is designed to provide advanced and innovative training for physicians, residents, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, health care providers, and industry professionals. It also supports a robust standardized patient training program that serves a number of healthcare institutions in the region. In addition, the simulation center is used to conduct funded research on patient safety and team communication. The simulation program includes two large simulated OR rooms with a shared control room and a flexible ICU room. The pre-existing Surgical Education and Activities Lab (SEAL) was also incorporated into the new center and accommodates a range of task trainers. Reception, debriefing and storage rooms are shared between simulation and skills.