T H E HE ALTH EDUCATIO N CENTER
UTMB’s Health Education Center is an essential part of the university’s long-term vision to improve health and lives in Texas and beyond. It provides both the space and the technology to support increased enrollment and train students to work in interprofessional teams for the benefit of the patients they will one day serve. The 160,000 sq. ft., five-floor building is the first facility of its kind at a university in Texas, and represents the most significant additional to UTMB’s infrastructure in more than 40 years. The Health Education Center (HEC) officially opened its doors on August 1, 2019. Hosting simulation courses since June of the same year, this 161,000 sq ft facility boasts the latest technology in human, non-human, and virtual reality simulation educational equipment. Staffed with experienced support staff, the HEC’s teaching abilities are augmented through strategic faculty partnerships including leaders in simulation training from the SON, SOM, SHP, and GSBS. The HEC is dedicated to providing top quality educational experiences for all of our students, fellows, staff, and community members.
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