UTMB Disaster Day 2023

301 University Boulevard,Galveston TX 77555

06 May, 2023

Description

Hosted by UTMB's Interprofessional Scholars Program since its launch in 2017, Disaster Day is a student-led, large-scale simulation aimed at preparing and educating health care professional students on responding to a crisis. By challenging students to act as first responders, this event allows students to gain real time hands on experience in interprofessional communication, the triage system and how to effectively organize their team and prioritize efforts to provide effective health care in the event of an emergency. This year's event will be our most ambitious yet! Held at two locations: UTMB Health Education Center and Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI), students from all UTMB schools are encouraged to participate! Come put your medical knowledge and team skills to the test and find out: Are YOU prepared? We are looking for volunteers, from the following list, to participate as a patient actor, emergency responder or faculty facilitator: - EMS and Fire Personnel(any experience level) - Health Care Students - Faculty - Health Care Professionals - Community Members Disaster Day 2023 is an epic production brought to you by the Health Education Center, the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice and and provided by President’s Cabinet Award.