STRATUS: Simulation, Training, Research and Technology Utilization System
The NEIL AND ELISE WALLACE STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation is a Society for Simulation in Healthcare-accredited center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Our educators, researchers, and simulation team strive to continuously push the envelope in medical education, all to support safe and effective patient care. With our educational and operational expertise and state-of-the-art facility and technology, we provide simulation-based learning experiences and research opportunities for healthcare personnel from around the globe.
Mission
The STRATUS Center is committed to advancing health professional education, patient safety, and healthcare outcomes through the development and application of innovative curricula, educational methodologies, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary research, supported by a world-class operational infrastructure.
Vision
The STRATUS Center will be a world leader in transforming patient safety and care through innovative simulation education, research, assessment, and quality improvement.
What We Offer
STRATUS leverages simulation’s array of applications to educate and assess clinicians, perform/promote research, and support clinical process improvement. We also draw on our experience and high-fidelity clinical environment to partner with industry and provide consulting services.
Annual Reports
Our Annual Reports highlight our achievements, developments, and plans for the future.
Our History
In 2003, inspired by a vision to introduce a paradigm shift in healthcare education, STRATUS was born. Since then, we have provided high-quality simulation-based education, research, and services within our institution and around the world.
About Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, is a world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, the Brigham includes over 1,200 physicians across a wide range of specialties. The Brigham has been the source of many achievements in research and medicine including the world’s first successful heart valve operation and the world’s first solid organ transplant. As one of the top hospitals in the US, the Brigham continues to provide excellence in medical care, training, and research.
Give to STRATUS
At the STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation, we are dedicated to enhancing patient safety by advancing healthcare education. With assistance from our donors, we continue to help improve clinical outcomes and patient care. Thank you for supporting our work!
To give to STRATUS, please visit the BWH gift page and select “Other” under “How would you like your gift to be designated?” Please type “STRATUS” in the field that appears. Thank you!