Being on campus during immersions is something that will never leave me. It was a tangible reminder that we really were a part of this prestigious university!
On-Campus Immersions
Simulation Lab
While on campus, students work in the Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation, a state-of-the-art facility that allows students to train for medical practice in a safe, supervised environment. Students work through real-world scenarios, from taking a patient’s medical history, to speaking with a concerned family member, to assisting with a surgery. Throughout each case, students are offered feedback from observing PA faculty members and classmates. Specific tasks that students will practice include:
- Suturing
- Splinting
- Injections
- Foreign body removal/slit lamp
- Nasal gastric tube insertion
- IV placement
Lectures and Speakers
Immersions are a great opportunity for students and faculty to connect in person, but they also offer a chance to bring all our online students together to hear from influential guest lecturers and keynote speakers. Each immersion presents a new opportunity for students to learn firsthand about changes and innovations in the PA field.