To coincide with the end of the semester for first- and second-year students and the beginning of summer break, Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Laboratory will no longer have regularly staffed hours. If you need a member of laboratory staff, please make an appointment so that we can ensure someone is […]
Many of you have reached out to me over the past semester requesting I hold more RECOVER BLS & ALS Rescuer certification workshops. Your patience has paid off! Upcoming Workshops I have scheduled the following events, to be held in the Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Laboratory. All are open to students, […]
Join us at the Kelley Simulation Lab on Monday, May 13th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a fun afternoon of virtual reality exploration! Dive into the world of VR with our recently acquired state-of-the-art VR headsets. Whether you’re a VR novice or enthusiast, come on over to the […]
Dr. Nakayama has produced a fantastic Learning Library online module that contains step-by-step instructions, complete with photos and videos, of how to perform a canine spay procedure with our low-fidelity models. As always, the supplies needed to follow this module and use the model are available 24/7 in the Learning […]
Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Laboratory will be closed starting Friday, March 29th at 5:30pm, and all day on Saturday, March 30th for electrical work related to the installation of the new CT machine in the hospitals. This work will leave the lab without power for most of the day. All […]
We’re excited to announce that the Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratories team has introduced a refreshed set of rules to enhance the learning experience for all users. We are dedicated to providing an environment that is both educational and safe, and these updated guidelines are designed to ensure that every […]
Our Peer Clinical Education (PCE) Drop-in Hours are resuming for the Spring semester, starting Sunday, March 3rd from 3pm to 7pm. This program has been designed for students, by students, as an opportunity to get more guided hands-on practice outside of the Clinical Skills course. Each week, student PCE’s will be […]
The Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Laboratory will be closed for testing of the hospital power grid from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. During this period, the lab may lose power for several minutes, but we do not know exactly when this outage will occur. To ensure that […]
We’re aware that the outside doors have been malfunctioning and making it difficult to get into the building, so effective today, the outside doors will now be unlocked every day during the week from 8 am to 5 pm. After these hours, they will continue to be locked and will […]
The Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Laboratory will be closed to students (except those actively taking an exam) on the following days: Thursday, November 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Clinical Skills II Exam – groups A1, A2, C1, C2) Thursday, November 30th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Clinical […]
We are so excited to announce the official start of our new Peer Clinical Education (PCE) Program here at Tufts! This program has been designed for students, by students, as an opportunity to get more guided hands-on practice outside of the Clinical Skills course. Each week, student PCE’s will be holding drop-in […]
We have an upcoming opportunity to learn how to use our K9 Diesel mannikin (made by TacMed Simulations – previously Trauma F/X), which is a high-fidelity canine simulator. If you’ve ever wanted to integrate simulation into your labs, classes, or training programs, this is a perfect opportunity to learn how to use the […]
The door from the outside of the building into the vestibule in front of the Kelley Simulation Laboratory is now locked at all times (with few exceptions for scheduled events). Please be sure to bring your ID with you, even during the day, to ensure you are able to unlock […]
The Large Animal Clinical Skills Laboratory closed to students, staff, and faculty until further notice except those with a specific appointment with Jill Franko (Large Animal Simulation Laboratory Manager). We will update the website with the lab’s status once it resumes normal operations. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank […]
Over the next few weeks, you may notice some changes to the website. We’ll be updating everything to include the Large Animal Clinical Skills Laboratory to make it easier for students, staff, and faculty to access all Clinical Skills and Simulation information in one, central location. Until this transition is […]
We are planning to completely empty the storage room, inventory what we have, and then consolidate and reorganize all supplies so that they are easier to find and track. This means that you may see piles and boxes full of supplies and equipment in the main lab spaces, the hallway, […]
We’ve added our newest Learning Library modules on IV catheter placement in small animals, and suturing. You can access them from the Learning Library Modules page (Tufts login required).
If you have visited our site previously, you may notice that the format has changed. Moving forward, you can expect news and updates related to the Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory on the Home Page. Navigation has been streamlined as well using nesting menus, and all content that is restricted […]