Medical simulation mannequin on an operating table surrounded by monitors and training equipment.
A person wearing a face mask sits in a conference room in front of a laptop,
A reception desk at the University of Minnesota M Simulation center with staff assisting a student.

A Simulation Center for all of Minnesota and Beyond!


The M Simulation team at the University of Minnesota designs and delivers simulated training experiences for health sciences learners at UMN and for external partners of wide-ranging professions in the Twin Cities metro region, statewide including rural Minnesota, and beyond.

Our mission is to collaboratively develop and implement innovative simulation-based educational opportunities for trainees to learn in safe environments as preparation for clinical practice.


World-class simulation training experiences supported by rigorous educational design and innovative technology

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Medical staff in full hazmat suits and protective gear attend to a patient lying in a bed surrounded by medical equipment.
Minnesota’s SPU serves a multi-state region across the Upper Midwest, providing specialized care for patients across ASPR Region 5.
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For more than a decade, Meghan Kreidler has helped train future healthcare professionals by portraying patients in clinical simulations.
M Simulation strengthens regional medical education
Bridge Week marked a new phase in the clinical training curriculum, preparing students with essential technical and communication skills.

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