Pass the Virtual Scalpel, Nurse
(Aug. 9, 2006)

Surgeons may one day be able to train in virtual reality, operating on highly realistic computer-generated organs that they can see and feel. (Read the entire article)

Future medical professionals visit ASTEC with MEDCAMP
(July 11, 2006)

High school students from across Arizona spent four days at the UA College of Medicine learning about various medical professions. One stop for the students was ASTEC to see and learn about the training students and residents receive at UA.--KGUN 9 (ABC)

View KGUN news segment of Medcamp 2006 on Windows Media Player

ASTEC Baby Shower/Open House
(May 5, 2006)

The newest member of the ASTEC family was welcomed by medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses and other emergency healthcare providers at The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Baby Shower/Open House, May 5.

The baby mannequin complements the adult simulator housed in the Medical Simulation Training Lab.

To see the Tucson coverage of the baby, link to http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/11682.

Press release
Announcing a New Arrival at UA College of Medicine - Arizona's First 'Baby' Simulator
Released May 4, 2006

High Tech Medicine
(April 28, 2006)

A new cutting edge program could impact the way you and your family are treated the next time you see a doctor. -- Phoenix News 12 (NBC)
http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/medschool04302006-CR.html

Girl Scouts visit ASTEC
(April 7, 2006)

Seven girl scouts visited ASTEC as part of their tour of University Medical Center April 7. The girls, all in seventh grade at Orange Grove Middle School, are working towards their Medical Badge. Link to http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/124260.php for the Arizona Daily Star story and photos.