Medical / Healthcare Simulation, M.S.
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Learn to design and run simulation programs in the medical and healthcare industry—and beyond—in this two-year degree program. Complete your courses online on your schedule, while also getting critical experience during a week-long course at New York Tech College of Osteopathic Medicine’s high-fidelity simulation lab.
Why Earn Your Master’s in Medical/Healthcare Simulation at New York Tech?
Medical and healthcare simulations are essential for training and assessing clinical staff, improving outcomes, enhancing performance, and ensuring safety. From hospital-based simulation programs to freestanding simulation hospitals, these simulations play a crucial role in the industry.
Our two-year Medical/Healthcare Simulation, M.S. program, completed almost entirely online, provides a solid foundation for anyone interested in designing and running these critical simulation programs. Your coursework covers adult learning theory, case design, assessment and exam design, simulation research fundamentals, basic human anatomy/physiology and radiology, and the management of a simulation center.
In addition to online coursework, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience by spending a week at NYITCOM’s high-fidelity simulation lab on our Long Island campus. Here, you’ll apply your knowledge by designing and running simulation programs utilizing standardized patients, mannequins, and task trainers. This immersive experience ensures you are well-prepared to create and manage effective simulation programs in any medical or healthcare setting.
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What You’ll Learn
In our Medical/Healthcare Simulation, M.S. program, you’ll master adult learning theory, case design, assessment and exam creation, simulation research fundamentals, and management of simulation centers. Gain hands-on experience with standardized patients, mannequins, and task trainers in NYITCOM’s high-fidelity simulation lab on our Long Island campus.
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1,200+
Students enrolled in all NYITCOM degree programs
99%
Residency match and placement rates, 2018 and 2019
First
Osteopathic medical school in New York State (established 1977)
Career & Salary Outlook
With the aging baby boomer population, healthcare demand will rise, leading to increased need for medical professionals, procedures, and facilities. Consequently, there will be a greater need for managers to oversee medical information and staff (BLS).
Job Growth
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28 percent from 2022 to 2032 (BLS).
About 54,700 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade (BLS).
Employers & Internships
- Adelphi University
- Northwell Health
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Simulation Center
- PCOM Georgia Simulation Center
- St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
- Stony Brook University
Career Options
- Manager/Director of Operations
- Simulation Educator
- Simulation Technologist
- Standardized Patient Educator
- Non-healthcare Fields: Law Enforcement, Law Schools, Hospitality
Salary Projections
The median annual salary for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in May 2023 with the highest 10 percent earning more than $216,750 (BLS).
Program Details
Learn more about the Medical/Healthcare Simulation, M.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.85
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement about your career objectives
- Interview by program director
- High-speed Internet access, ability to participate in online learning modules, and a PC or Mac with video conferencing capabilities
Application Materials:
- Completed application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Copies of undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
- Copy of college diploma or proof of degree
- International student requirements: English proficiency and transcript evaluation
- As this is an online program, which may be completed in the home country, matriculation in this program does not qualify an international student for a U.S. F-1 visa.
Deadline:
Regular Admission: Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis, as long as space is available.
Explore opportunities to offset program costs, including New York Tech scholarships, graduate assistantships, and federal financial aid.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program receives its program accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
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Advance your career with New York Tech’s online Medical/Healthcare Simulation, M.S. program. Gain expertise in designing and running simulation programs, with hands-on experience in our high-fidelity simulation lab.