Simulated Patients for Education, Assessment, & Research (SPEAR)

The Mission

To provide Augusta University health professions programs with the environment and expertise necessary to design, develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality simulation-based education.

The Vision

To serve as an internationally recognized and accredited center of excellence, leading both the application and discovery of best practices in health professions simulation to ensure a safe learning environment, conduct valid and reliable assessments, and advance research to, ultimately, improve patient safety and outcomes.