Transforming HealthCare Education
A cutting-edge health simulation curriculum, the Team Health Education Initiative represents WSU’s next chapter in transforming health education and improving the health of all in Washington state and beyond.
Training Tomorrow’s Health Professionals
Despite being one of the fastest-growing industries in the rural west, Washington continues to face health care gaps in nearly every county. With nearly 30% of the health care workforce retiring in the next decade, the need for competent professionals is event greater. Team Health increases WSU’s capacity to train tomorrow’s health professionals to work together to provide the very best care for their patients.
Success Beyond Graduation
Health care is rapidly transforming at a pace only imagined just a few decades ago. Learners must be prepared to navigate complex health settings requiring competency and compassion. WSU’s education model ensures that learners have what it takes to be successful beyond graduation and can provide the personalized care patients need.
Community Partnership
Over 1.3 million people live in Washington’s rural communities and rely on small clinics and local pharmacies for their care. Through community partnership, WSU leads in expanding access to high-quality care, improving health across the state.
Interprofessional Simulation Education
Through interprofessional education (IPE) and simulation, learners work as a team to practice health care dynamics in a safe, low-stakes environment. Research has shown this model can help learners gain both confidence and competence while building essential leadership and critical thinking skills, better preparing them to succeed in their chosen career.
Competitive Recruitment
Enables competitive recruitment into WSU Health Sciences programs.
Prepared Graduates
Supports graduates who are prepared for today’s complex health care field.
Workforce Retention
Decreases rates of burnout due to lack of preparedness, resulting in greater workforce stability.
Improved Outcomes
Improves and saves lives through better access to high-quality care.
Give
Your investment in the future of health care education has the the power to transform lives. Contact Nicole Pratapas, Vice Chancellor for Advancement at nicole.pratapas@wsu.edu for more information about giving opportunities.
