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Sarah Rodriguez-Sawao (PEDS) -3rd Year Fellow

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Sudershan Subedi (PEDS) - 3rd Year Fellow

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Sudershan Subedi (PEDS) - 3rd Year Fellow

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Choosing a career in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) is beginning a journey to endless opportunity. Providing care for children during critical life-threatening emergencies requires a combination of compassion, mental agility, and an extensive knowledge base. Your mind must be able to sort and prioritize many variables within a limited time frame while leading a team of care providers through implementing life-saving measures to ensure an optimal outcome.

Individuals who are attracted to PEM frequently have a strong personal drive that leads them on amazing and varied career paths. Members of our faculty are distinguished in a variety of fields including simulation medicine, global health, bedside ultrasound, medical education, child advocacy and abuse, pre-hospital care, and hospital administration.

Because of this diversity, PEM fellows at Akron Children's have the opportunity to explore many areas that complement the care provided in the ED.

Education remains a priority, with faculty and fellows providing direct supervision of our pediatric, family practice, and emergency medicine residents as well as 3rd and 4th-year medical students from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Our fellows also have the opportunity to be appointed as faculty at the medical school during their training years.

In addition, our group has protected weekly education days for didactics. The curriculum includes faculty lectures, board preparation, procedure workshops, wellness activities and monthly simulation, both in-situ and at our 30,000 square foot simulation center. Our PEM fellows are considered to be an integral part of our division and we consider it an honor to be a part of their PEM journey.

If you would like to come for a visit, we would enjoy meeting you and discussing your goals for this profession.

Sincerely,

Sarah Kline-Krammes, MD
Program Director

Our Emergency Department

Akron Children's Hospital is home to one of the busiest pediatric emergency departments in Northeast Ohio. In the summer of 2015, a $200 million critical care building was completed and includes our 30,000 square foot pediatric emergency department. The emergency room consists of 39 total patient rooms, including a dedicated 5-bed behavior health unit, 8 fast track rooms and 3 trauma bays.

We are a free-standing tertiary care children's hospital with a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center that serves as a referral center for 26 counties. Our total ED volume exceeds 100,000 patients per year, including approximately 3,000 patient transports per year. We have an array of support staff, including pediatric nurses, a dedicated suture team, a behavioral health unit with specialty-trained psychiatric intake workers, child life, and in-house pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, orthopedics and general surgery.

We also have 24-hour faculty coverage of 2 emergency departments, a 23-bed PICU, and a Level I NICU. Akron Children's Hospital was one of the first pediatric hospitals in Northeast Ohio to have its own pediatric transport helicopter and pediatric critical care transport team to assist in pediatric and neonatal transports from regional community hospitals.

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship | Akron Children's Hospital

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Choosing a career in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) is beginning a journey to endless opportunity. Providing care for children during critical life-threatening emergencies requires a combination of compassion, mental agility, and an extensive knowledge base.

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About Akron Children’s | Akron Children’s Hospital

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Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. And to ensure families have convenient access to our pediatric care, we have 2 hospitals in northeast Ohio and 50 urgent, primary and specialty care locations. We also partner with other health syste…

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Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. In addition, continued compliance with any ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations is required.

Working at Akron Children's

The minute you walk into Akron Children's Hospital, you can sense that people here love what they do. Here, careers feel different because our work makes a difference in children's lives.

From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children.

Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Akron Children's Hospital has a strong commitment to outstanding patient care and also to its employees.

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who have the drive to make a difference and go beyond the status quo to gain more from their jobs. You'll be encouraged to reach your goals and be supported as you grow, care and lead.

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family, and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Find more reasons to love what you do at Akron Children's Hospital.

They're my family: Akron Children's Hospital

Our community. Our promises.

Since 1890, we've pledged to serve the children and families of our communities. Over time, our promise of care has evolved into multiple specialties, programs and services. We are now the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the U.S. Though we have grown, our mission, vision and promises remain at the heart of everything we do.

Our promises

Our locations

Akron Children's has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. In addition, we have more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations to ensure our patients and their families-regardless of where they live-have convenient access to the quality care for which Akron Children's is known.

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Patti Thorp

Community Health Specialist

"Everybody that works here, we work here because of what the mission is. We work here because of what the hospital stands for, and we want to be a part of that."

Community Mission and Community Benefits

So much of what we do goes beyond the walls of our hospital. Our Community Mission and Community Benefits go to the heart of our overall mission and provide employees with limitless opportunities to make a profound impact on the communities we serve.

We make a tremendous economic impact on the communities we serve through job creation, research, community partnerships, advocacy and more. Learn more by reading the 2018 Economic Impact Report.

Safe Mobility Project

In March 2016, Akron Children's Hospital was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Goodyear Foundation to establish the Safe Mobility Project. Over the next three years, the Safe Mobility Project will educate and empower families to engage in safe behaviors through various efforts aimed at child passenger safety, bicycle safety and teen driving safety. From a baby's first ride home in an infant car seat, to a child's first bicycle, to the moment a teen is handed the car keys, the Safe Mobility Project aims to keep the children of Summit County safe and free from injury across the whole span of childhood.

Heart Walk - American Heart Association

Akron Children's employees actively participate in a wide array of events aimed at improving the health and well-being of the community. Each year several teams of employees join in the local Heart Walks in Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley, benefiting the American Heart Association.

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Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. In addition, continued compliance with any ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations is required. The minute you walk into Akron Children's Hospital, you can sense that people here love what they do.

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Full list of Activities by Categories in Akron & Nearby

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Full list of Activities by Categories in Akron & Nearby

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Global Health

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Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. In addition, continued compliance with any ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations is required.

Living in Northeast Ohio

More than a job. A place to live your best life.

It's a great mix of rural, urban and suburban living. A taste of all four seasons. And the fact that whether you're a new college grad, an established professional or a retiree settling in, Northeast Ohio has something for everyone.

Accessibility

Whether you're coming or going, Northeast Ohio is easy to navigate. Akron Canton Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide access to a number of airline carriers. Greyhound bus service is available from Akron and Amtrak rail service is available from Cleveland or Alliance, Ohio. Just looking to get around town? Traffic jams are not a common problem in Northeast Ohio, so long commutes are not an issue. Regardless of whether you choose to live downtown or out in the country, getting to work is normally quick and stress-free.

School districts

Family-centric living in Northeast Ohio means we're focused on our children's education. Several schools in the region have been ranked in the top 30 on U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools in Ohio list. And with a large selection of public and private schools, both pre-college and pre-tech school students have the support and resources they need to prepare for a future that's right for them. Akron Children's is proud and excited to partner with Akron Public Schools through our Akron Children's Hospital Academy of Health and Human Services at North High School. This career-focused school offers high schoolers pathways in healthcare operations, early childhood education, biomedical science and allied health. In addition to a $250,000 commitment that can be used for anything to enhance the students' experiences, we have also pledged $150,000 for in-kind services such as internships, teacher externships, white-coat experiences, speakers, job shadowing and other programs.

Fun for sports fans

Northeast and Central Ohio have a number of professional, semi-pro and NCAA sports teams offering fun for fans and families. In less than an hour's drive, you can visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, or catch the Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns or Indians games. The Rubber Ducks (the Indians' AA affiliate) are right around the corner from the Akron Children's campus. Head to Columbus to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes and Blue Jackets or soccer matches featuring the

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Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. In addition, continued compliance with any ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations is required. It's a great mix of rural, urban and suburban living. A taste of all four seasons.

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Our attention to equity also extends to our staff. It's our goal to build a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse team because different points of view strengthen innovation, performance and engagement, and offer better experiences and outcomes for patients and staff. We are also committed to diversity in the suppliers and vendors we do business with-both large and small-with the aim of driving economic inclusion.

We understand that to succeed we must treat each other with kindness, courtesy, dignity and respect. While the process will be ongoing, we have outlined some goals to help us on our journey:

Champion diversity, inclusion and equity, and demonstrate respect, and dignity to help our organization to become better.

Practice intentional awareness to ensure employees, patients and families from diverse backgrounds feel safe, represented and supported.

Use inclusive language and behaviors and learn about others and their differences, including their religious and cultural beliefs.

Speak up and hold ourselves and others accountable to treat every person with dignity and respect.

Providing healthcare tailored to the needs of children and families is at the heart of Akron Children's Hospital community mission - whether we are expanding care to over 90 service locations, or taking a closer look at the care offered at these locations.

Akron Children's is the home base for 2 Safe Kids Worldwide ® coalitions. Since 1992, Safe Kids Summit County has been based at our hospital in downtown Akron. In 2010, Akron Children's took the lead on Safe Kids Mahoning Valley, which is based at Akron Children's Community Outreach, Education and Support Center in Boardman. In 2016, Akron Children's Hospital became the home of Safe Kids Ohio.

Most childhood injuries are preventable, however, on average every year 512 children are admitted to Akron Children's Hospital as a result of a serious injury. Another 36,500 are treated for an injury in one of our Emergency Departments. Injuries ranging from schoolyard falls to high-speed automobile collisions are the leading cause of death and disability in children.

To reduce the incidence of childhood injuries, Akron Children's Injury Prevention team offers an array of injury prevention programs designed to educate children, parents and community members.

Reach Out and Read is a national program dedicated to fostering the development of early literacy skills among children as a standard part of pediatric primary care. The program has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations whose members recognize the value of treating the "whole child" as part of routine primary care practice. Research shows that a child's experiences early in life are critical to their ability to achieve their potential and become a productive member of society.

Akron Children's Hospital held vaccine clinics on both campuses and most pediatric office locations, drive-thru clinics at Health Centers and offered the vaccine at our urgent care locations to enhance availability of the vaccine for everyone.

Diversity Leadership Recruitment and Mentorship

Akron Children's Hospital is committed to working with diversity search firms for all open positions at the director level and above. These search firms help our recruitment team identify qualified, diverse applicants for hiring manager interview consideration.

We understand the need to not only recruit but retain a diverse workforce. As part of our retention efforts, we also offer a minority coaching and mentorship program for director level and above positions.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups have been around for decades but have found new relevancy as issues of diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace affect everyone. These employee-led groups, comprised of members who share certain characteristics (gender, religion, race, ethnicity) are a safe space for employees, and allies who support their colleagues, to be their authentic selves. They create a sense of belonging and inspire new ways to view issues facing the organization and innovate solutions.

Currently, Akron Children's has Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for:

Minority Employees and Allies

LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies

Veteran and Military Employees and Allies

Healthcare Careers Academy

When Akron Public Schools was looking to engage business partners throughout the community for their new career academy model to give their graduates a competitive edge, Akron Children's Hospital was the first northeast Ohio organization to come on board. The Akron Children's Hospital Academy of Health and Human Services at North High School offers pathways in health care operations, early childhood education, biomedical science and allied health. In addition to financial support, the hospital offers internships, teacher externships, white-coat experiences, job shadowing and featured speakers.

Bridges out of Poverty

In 2014, the hospital launched Bridges Out of Poverty training to help employees develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by patients and their families living in generational poverty. Bridges training offers insight into how economic realities affect patterns of living and teaches staff how to support patients and families living in generational poverty.

Cultural competence in health care is broadly defined as the ability of providers and organizations to understand that each person has a set of values, beliefs and behaviors shaped by various factors and to integrate these factors into the delivery and structure of the health care system. Some of the ways we strive to achieve cultural competence in our care delivery include:

Providing interpreter services.

Recruiting and retaining minority staff and providers.

Providing training to increase cultural awareness, knowledge and skills.

Utilizing community health workers.

Incorporating culture-specific attitudes and values into health promotion tools.

Including family and community members in health care decision making.

Locating clinics in geographic areas that are easily accessible for certain populations.

Expanding hours of operation.

Providing linguistic competency that extends beyond the clinical encounter to the appointment desk, advice lines, medical billing and other written materials.

Utilizing the 4 pillars of patient-centered care (dignity and respect, information sharing, participation and collaboration) to enhance the patient experience.

In 2020, Akron Children's Hospital formed a Health Equity Steering Committee to ensure health equity is a strategic priority for the organization. By identifying 3 high priority concerns the committee is focused on:

Standardizing processes for collecting and analyzing accurate data on race, ethnicity, primary language, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and payor method to identify disparities.

Developing a system for consistently monitoring the organization's Health Equity Index.

Incorporating processes and elements of physical design to reduce health inequities.

The committee is guided by the following principles:

Promote enterprise-wide collaboration with a common goal of health equity for all by providing strategic framework to address racial/ethnic and other health disparities.

Continually defining the meaning of "health equity" as our organization evolves.

Identify and make recommendations regarding gaps in resources, tools and programs currently in existence and collaborate with others to operationalize organizational approaches.

Rely on evidence-based practices to gather accurate information and statistics and identify health disparities.

Initiate well-formed solutions that promote health equity.

Commit to continuous improvement and improvement methodology to lead or partner in the pursuit of health equity.

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Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity | Akron Children's Hospital

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Our attention to equity also extends to our staff. It's our goal to build a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse team because different points of view strengthen innovation, performance and engagement, and offer better experiences and outcomes for patients and staff.

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The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute

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Akron Children's Hospital Research Institute | Akron Children's Hospital

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The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute is the catalyst for research and innovation at Akron Children's, northeast Ohio's largest pediatric health care provider.

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Staff support for mental health and well-being

At Akron Children’s, we offer a number of resources to support the mental health and well-being of our medical providers. This includes:

Critical incident stress management

Our critical incident stress management team offers several services in the aftermath of an overwhelming event, such as the death of a patient or a significant traumatic event involving children.

Help is available 24/7 by pager at 330-914-1038.

Schwartz Center Rounds

These sessions provide a forum for our clinical staff to explore the emotional and psychosocial dimensions of care. Staff members present on a variety of topics focused on supporting caregivers and strengthening the relationships between patients and their care providers.

Chaplaincy services

Along with providing spiritual care to patients and their families, our chaplain is also available to support the spiritual needs of our staff.

A chaplain can be reached at any time by calling the operator who will page the chaplain on call. During regular office hours, Monday-Friday, you may call 330-543-8254 for non-urgent requests.

Employee Assistance Program

Akron Children’s has partnered with the Carebridge Corporation to provide counseling services for personal and family issues, such as marital and relationship issues, alcohol and drug abuse, stress management, family/parenting problems, depression or anxiety, or grief and loss. These confidential services are available to employees and eligible dependents cost-free.

Call 800-437-0911 or e-mail clientservice@carebridge.com.

Akron Physician Wellness Initiative

Akron Physician Wellness Initiative (APWI) is a new private entity offering FREE and confidential wellness support services for Akron Children’s residents, fellows, physicians and advanced practice providers. You can find them here.

Women Physician Association

Our medical staff female physicians are encouraged to join the Women Physician Association, a group that was formed at Akron Children’s to advocate for the professional development, advancement and well-being of women physicians who are credentialed here.

Find information on myKidsnet or contact Dr. Janice McDaniel at 330-543-8309 or jmcdaniel@akronchildrens.org.

Fitness center memberships

Exercise is a great way to promote both physical and mental well-being. To make it easier for our residents and fellows to participate in regular exercise, we provide free memberships to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health & Wellness Centers in Bath, Green and Stow.

Fitness center discounts are also available for employed members of our medical staff.

Lactation support
We are committed to supporting our breastfeeding trainees by providing several dedicated lactation rooms and a conveniently-located breast milk storage space in the resident work area. Read more about how we support our GME Trainees.

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Wellness Resources for Medical Staff, Residents and Fellows | Akron Children’s Hospital

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At Akron Children’s, we offer a number of resources to support the mental health and well-being of our medical providers. This includes:

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Akron Children’s Ranks 21st among specialized hospitals by Newsweek! (2025)

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Akron Children’s Ranks 21st among specialized hospitals by Newsweek! (2025)

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Pediatrics - Newsweek

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Akron Children's PEM Fellows (@achpemfellows) * Instagram photos and videos

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Trainee Recruitment, Eligibility, Selection and Promotion Criteria Policy

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Trainee Recruitment, Eligibility, Selection and Promotion Criteria Policy

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Trainee Recruitment, Eligibility, Selection and Promotion Criteria Policy

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15 Best Things to Do in Akron (OH) - The Crazy Tourist

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Akron is the fifth largest city in the state of Ohio, and is known for a range of tourist attractions that keep people coming here to check out this picturesque ... Read more

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The Akron Zoo is your zoo for coming nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world.

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Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. Featuring more...

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Visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for a day of wildlife, learning & fun! Find out why Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is one of the top things to do in Cleveland. Visit today!

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Join Great Lakes Science Center, and its partner NASA Glenn Research, from April 6-8 for the Total Eclipse Fest 2024, a three-day celestial celebration at North Coast Harbor in downtown Cleveland.

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Celebrating Art & People Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday, Friday - SundayOpen 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thursday RETOLD: AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND FOLKLORE November 4, 2023 - March 24, 2024 EXPLORE CALENDAR OF EVENTS EXPLORE FOR FAMILIES EXPLORE ART CONNECTS Listen to community voices about artwork on loan from Art Bridges EXPLORE BARBARA STANCZAK: SPIRIT AND MATTER September 16, 2023 - February 4, 2024 EXPLORE LAND JAM June 1, 2023 - May 12, 2024 EXPLORE AMANDA D.

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July 2025 Educational Calendar

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August 2025 Educational Calendar

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PGY4, PGY-5 and PGY-6 PEM Fellows Curriculum

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PGY4, PGY-5 and PGY-6 PEM Fellows Curriculum

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Curriculum updated 2026

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Akron Children's Simulation Center for Safety and Reliability Mission

The Akron Children's Simulation Center for Safety and Reliability is dedicated to advancing the field of simulation in healthcare through innovation and research with the primary goal to promote high quality patient care, enhance patient safety, and improve multidisciplinary teamwork and communication. We contribute to the development of highly reliable healthcare organizations by promoting experiential learning in a safe environment.

About the Simulation Center

The Akron Children's Simulation Center for Safety and Reliability is one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the region, spanning more than 30,000 square feet.

The center offers a variety of learning environments equipped with debriefing technology for a fully-integrated experience, including:

surgical laboratory

simulated hospital environment

OR suite

ICU, ED, maternity suite

decontamination area

standardized patient rooms

125-seat auditorium

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare has accredited the Center for 5 years: June 12, 2018 through Dec. 31, 2023, in the areas of Teaching/Education and Systems Integration.

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The Akron Children's Simulation Center for Safety and Reliability is dedicated to advancing the field of simulation in healthcare through innovation and research with the primary goal to promote high quality patient care, enhance patient safety, and improve multidisciplinary teamwork and communication.

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