2025 has been a transformative and inspiring year for the Michael S. Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education. Building upon our legacy of excellence and discovery, we continue to advance our mission—to improve patient outcomes through simulation, innovation, and education—with renewed purpose and global reach.
This year marked a major milestone with the launch of Harvey® Premier, the most advanced cardiopulmonary patient simulator in the Gordon Center’s history. Harvey Premier represents decades of scientific and educational advancement, integrating state-of-the-art technology to enhance realism, fidelity, and learning outcomes. Its development and worldwide debut affirms the enduring relevance of Dr. Michael Gordon’s vision: that simulation can save lives by preparing every healthcare professional to deliver skilled, confident, and compassionate care.
Our stroke education programs, including Advanced and Essential Stroke Life Support®, continued to expand across the United States and around the world—empowering multidisciplinary teams to improve acute stroke recognition and management. Through partnerships with ministries and departments of health, academic institutions, and first responder agencies, we now reach tens of thousands of learners annually in over 450 institutions and numerous countries globally.
At the same time, our faculty and collaborators have advanced the science of simulation through research, innovation, and translational developments, from XR- and AI-powered learning tools to simulation-grounded competency-based education models. These efforts reflect the Gordon Center’s role as a bridge between discovery and practice, uniting clinicians, engineers, educators, and policymakers to address the most pressing challenges in healthcare and emergency response. We also pause to honor those who shaped our journey. This year, we remember Dr. Robert “Bob” Waugh, affectionately known as the Voice of UMedic. Bob’s decadeslong partnership with our team and his pioneering work in cardiology education leave a lasting imprint on generations of learners. His voice—and his spirit—will always remain part of the Gordon Center.
As we look toward 2026 and beyond, we do so with gratitude, optimism, and ambition.
Together—with our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and philanthropic supporters—we are building a future where simulation continues to transform how healthcare is taught and delivered.
Our mission remains clear and constant: to advance simulation and save lives.
S. Barry Issenberg, M.D.
Director
Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine