Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1432 Medical Training and Simulation Laboratory
Requester:	Dr. Michael Gordon		Organization:		University of Miami Med. School
Project Title:	Medical Training and Simulation Laboratory		Date Submitted:		01/28/2000 9:36:44 AM
District Member:	Daniel Webster		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	{Statewide}
Recipient:	Univeristy of Miami Med. School		Contact:		Dr. Michael Gordon, M.D., Ph.D
	P.O. Box 016960		Contact Phone:		(305) 243-6491
	Miami 33101
Project Description:
Medical skills training through simulation, computer technology and standardized curricula for students, physicians, nurses and paramedics.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Statewide leading-edge programs in cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, surgical trauma, oncology and anti-terrorism.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Documented enhanced medical skills - saving lives
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$2,500,000
Total cost of the project:		$4,000,000

Request has been made to fund:			Operations
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?						Yes
	Cash Amount:	$1,500,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?						Yes
	Fiscal Year:	1979-1999		Amount:		$2,500,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?						Yes
	Amount:	$2,700,000
	Purpose for future year funding:				Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?					Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?						Yes
	Agency:	Education, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Education
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?						Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?						Yes
	Documentation:	Studies in the AMA Journal, American Medical Colleges Journal
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?						Yes
	Hearing Body:	Florida State Legislature (annually)
	Meeting Date:	03/15/1999