Eugene Floersch

E.B. Floersch began his healthcare career in rural and remote pre-hospital EMS, where limited resources and high-stakes situations required creativity, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment. He later built on this foundation as an Army Combat Medic and Lead Instructor with a mechanized infantry battalion, gaining first hand insight into how training translates to performance in challenging environments. These early experiences continue to inform his commitment to developing realistic and effective medical training systems.

As Assistant Director for M Simulation at the University of Minnesota, E.B. works across curriculum development, program management, and applied research to strengthen clinical readiness and emergency response. His Master of Public Health (MPH) in global emergency preparedness further shaped his approach to designing training that not only develops skills but meaningfully improves patient outcomes. He brings a practical experience-informed perspective to simulation, grounded in tackling real-world clinical challenges

Now pursuing a doctorate in Human Factors and Ergonomics at the University of Minnesota, E.B. is exploring how human factors methods can enhance simulation design, improve training effectiveness, and optimize overall system performance. His research focuses on bridging the gap between how clinicians train and how they perform under pressure.