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ABOUT US
See One, Do One, Practice Many
The Future of Medicine
Simulation, education, and surgical innovation are essential elements of medical training. Our state-of-the-art facilities foster hands-on learning environments and access to advancements in medicine. We partner with various programs for continuing medical education throughout the duration of a professional’s career, from the classroom to the operating room.
Simulation and Education
Center
Southfield
Opened in July of 2017, the Simulation and Education Center at Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus is an approximately 7,400 square foot facility accredited by the American College of Surgeons. The Center’s resources include several high-fidelity manikins, multiple virtual reality trainers, and over twenty skills-training models. These educational tools are housed in a space containing a functional OR, two multipurpose team training rooms, two clinical exam rooms, a large skills lab, an anatomy lab, and a space dedicated to virtual skills training. Additionally, the Center includes a classroom that can seat up to forty students and three smaller conference rooms that are available for debriefing simulations and web conferencing.
Van Elslander Surgical Innovation Center
Novi
The Van Elslander Surgical Innovation Center (VESIC) is now under the management of Ascension-Providence Hospital and is accessible as part of Medical Education for surgical skills training. The VESIC was formed through a partnership between the Hospital and Drs. Bojrab, LaRouere, and Babu of the Michigan Ear Institute. The VESIC Skills Laboratory was designed with a proctor station that allows experts to demonstrate surgical techniques and introduce new devices for use in cadaveric tissue, which cultivates a true teaching environment for residents and practicing physicians. Exceeding 9,000 square feet, the expansive facility is located in the Outpatient Building of the Novi Campus and has attracted medical experts from across the country.

THE CENTERS' OFFERINGS
Southfield
Clinical Skills Preparation
Mock Code Training
Research Skills/Statistics
Novi
Bioskills Laboratory
Surgical Procedures
Surgical Innovation
International Courses
OUR STAFF
Valerie Overholt, D.O.
Executive Director
William Oppat, M.D.
Surgical Director
Stephen Shemes, B.S.
Lead Simulation Specialist
Robert Hong, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Surgical Director
Joseph Crutcher, D.H.S.
Director
Jeffrey Doebler, B.S.
Simulation Specialist
Christina Schira, B.S.
Simulation Specialist





CONTACT US
Hours & Locations
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Weekends – By reservation only
Simulation and Education Center
Ascension Providence Hospital
Southfield Campus
16001 Nine Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248.849.7900
Fax: 248.849.7920

Van Elslander Surgical Innovation Center
Ascension Providence Hospital
Novi Campus
47601 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
Phone: 248.465.4674
Fax: 248.849.7920
