Did you know that the University of Minnesota trains 70% of all health professionals in Minnesota?
The Libraries is an integral partner with the U of M Medical School in this endeavor, providing U of M students — your future health-care providers — with active-learning opportunities that advance the field of medicine.
Join us for a hands-on, interactive event in the U of M’s Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) and get an insider’s look at how future doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers are trained in today’s dynamic learning environment.
- Step inside the HSEC simulation space
- Try on virtual reality headsets in the Health Sciences Library
- See how the Library’s makerspaces are used in medicine and healthcare
Registration is required if you plan to attend. This event takes place Thursday, Aug. 8, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Health Sciences Education Center. Parking is available at Washington Avenue Ramp.
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