The laboratory, inaugurated on August 30, provides a realistic and immersive training environment that replicates real-life patient scenarios.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has launched a cutting-edge simulation-based education (SBE) laboratory at West Visayas State University (WVSU), designed to cultivate highly skilled doctors adept at delivering quality patient care and emergency response.
The SBE Laboratory, inaugurated on August 30, provides a realistic and immersive training environment that replicates real-life patient scenarios.
CHED Chairman J. Prospero de Vera III stated that the initiative aims to advance medical education in the country, ensuring that future doctors are well-prepared to practice effectively, even in underserved communities.
“President Marcos has instructed CHED to ensure that our medical schools continue to produce world-class doctors capable of practicing globally, including in underserved areas,” de Vera said.
He emphasized that this goal can be achieved by equipping students with essential knowledge, skills and confidence.
“Students can learn through simulators before applying their knowledge to real patients, which greatly improves patient safety,” WVSU President Joselito Villaruz said.
CHED allocated a total of PHP 54.59 million to WVSU for the acquisition of this state-of-the-art equipment, providing students and faculty with an advanced medical training environment.
Since 2022, CHED has also equipped the University of the Philippines-Manila and Mindanao State University-Gensan with similar advanced simulation tools to enhance education, training, collaboration and research through 2024.
Additionally, under the Doktor para sa Bayan Law, approximately 22 public universities now offer scholarships to medical students who commit to serving in remote communities upon graduation.
