Learning by doing: Inside UPEI's new medical simulation centre

When Catherine O’Brien began her acting career years ago, she never imagined it would one day lead her to a role on a medical school team.

Her first experience came in Ontario, working part time with the University of Toronto on a program where regular people played patients in simulated medical scenarios to help train future health-care professionals.

Now, the familiar P.E.I. actor and director is continuing that work at the University of Prince Edward Island’s new medical school. LISTEN | UPEI's Medical School has new patient simulation equipment for students: Island Morning 8:56 UPEI's Medical School has new patient simulation equipment for students UPEI has a new Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre, where students can use manikins and other technology to learn about