Trinity Health Oakland Educational Resources
Simulation Center
Our state-of-the-art Simulation Center opened in October 2016 and is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes.
The Sim Center occupies 7,600 square feet of dedicated space in the lower level of the South Tower of the hospital. The Center's facilities include:
- A classroom
- Large skills lab with high and low fidelity simulators
- Three ER bays with a control room
- Six patient exam rooms
- Two hospital patient rooms
- A nurse station and a computer station
- A single cadaver laboratory is also available for anatomic studies
Through multidisciplinary simulation, resident physicians engage in realistic, team-based scenarios to enhance the learning experience while promoting a culture of patient safety and continuous learning.
Spiritual Space
Trinity Health Oakland offers 24/7 access to Spiritual Care available to patients, families and colleagues. Our diverse Chaplain team is equipped to provide emotional and spiritual care to all people regardless of religious affiliation. On campus, we feature a Chapel, Interfaith reflection room and have a WUDU room. We celebrate a variety of faith traditions throughout the year. Whether it is Diwali, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas or another special celebration, the colleagues share and learn from each other through these celebrations. All are welcome at Trinity Health Oakland.
Lactation Rooms
Trinity Health Oakland offers several lactation rooms for residents, students, and physicians or faculty that are actively breastfeeding. We have a Lactation Office onsite and a monthly Breastfeeding Club that empowers and provides free support to mothers by assisting them in meeting their personal goals.
Childcare Onsite
The Trinity Health Oakland campus includes Bright Horizons, onsite childcare available for residents/employees who need childcare. Our childcare center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Wellness Center
Trinity Health Oakland offers an onsite wellness center for a small monthly fee that is available to its members six days a week. There are optional fitness assessments and personalized exercise plans available with the membership. Our certified fitness professionals, class instructors and other staff are dedicated to providing its members with excellent service and helping them make the most of your membership.
Facilities/Programs include:
- Exercise Floor
- Fitness room with equipment
- Men’s and women’s locker room with showers
- Elliptical, treadmills, bikes and other cardio machines
- Modern circuit and free-weight training equipment
- Variety of group exercise classes
- Personal training
Research
Trinity Health Oakland has a very active Institutional Review Board and IRB/Research Director, medical staff and a research statistician to assist with all research processes and projects. Regular classes in IRB submission, critical thinking and manuscript preparation are available for residents, students, and faculty at SJMO. Currently, we have 277 total approved studies; our residents routinely publish in peer-reviewed medical journals and present award-winning projects at local, regional and national conferences.
Our clinical research department employs clinical research nurses who assist in conducting a wide variety of clinical studies. Currently, we have active trails on cardiovascular, neurology, and COVID-19, providing emergent treatment opportunities to our patients. Find more information about research at SJMO here.
Melody Dankha
IRB/Research Compliance, Medical Education