Center for Medical Education

Instructional Classrooms
These modern learning spaces allow for the facilitation of instruction to large groups of students through lecture and group learning. Outfitted with the latest technology enabling our instructors to utilize multiple screens with advanced display and smart devices.

Active Learning Classrooms
These classrooms are designed for collaborative learning which is at the forefront of the updated delivery model of medical education, promoting learner-to-learner interaction. This modern and proven approach to medical education enhances development of critical thinking, problem solving and scientific knowledge, all of which are essential building blocks in the successful practice of medicine.

Bakowski Center for Culinary Medicine (BCCM)
The 911 sq. ft. BCCM features a state-of-the-art industrial kitchen including cameras over the cooking area to project viewing on multiple screens around the classroom space that will accommodate up to 50 individuals. The Bakowski Kitchen for Culinary Medicine will be utilized for a range of educational purposes to include the Lifestyle Medicine Program.

The goal of the Lifestyle Medicine elective is to educate and provide culinary and lifestyle medicine programs for students and staff to enhance the fund of knowledge in the role proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management provides in increasing overall well-being. This School of Medicine initiative will educate and equip future physicians with the tools, knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary to prevent and address nutrition-related health conditions.

Basketball Court, Weight Lifting, Circuit Training
The 1st floor zone covers 13, 792 feet with Two dedicated areas for free weights and an advanced lifting station; Large area for circuit training; a studio room with wood floor ideal for yoga, dance, spin classes (13 spin bikes), etc.; Male and female locker rooms equipped with showers, dressing area and daily use lockers. A multi-activities center is located in the central hub of the new building, and is a testament to the commitment of our campus to provide an all-inclusive space for academic, social and physical activities.

W. Clinton Rasberry Jr. Auditorium

The 500 seat auditorium in the round combines the latest high definition and 360 degree projection technology facilitating modern teaching techniques for advanced lectures, virtual demonstrations, and video-conferencing. Additionally, a new $2.5M gift from W. Clinton “Bubba” Rasberry, Jr.  will establish the Rasberry Family Endowed Lecture Series, which will be hosted in the building auditorium. 

Active Learning Classrooms
These classrooms are designed for collaborative learning which is at the forefront of the updated delivery model of medical education, promoting learner-to-learner interaction. This modern and proven approach to medical education enhances development of critical thinking, problem solving and scientific knowledge, all of which are essential building blocks in the successful practice of medicine.

Procedural Skills
The Fred L. Phillips Procedural Skills Lab has flexible spaces designed for small group hands-on learning of the necessary procedural skills needed by our medical students.

Cardio Zone
The Frances and Bill Comegys Cardio Zone is 1,800 square feet overlooking the multi-activity area. The zone houses 31 units of cardio workout equipment including treadmills, upright and seated ellipticals, upright and recumbent bicycles, step climbers, and adaptive motion trainers. Each unit is wifi networked for a personalized exercise experience. 

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Meditation Rooms, Lobby & Outdoor Patio
Tucked away on the 2nd floor in the northwest corner isolated from the general hub of the building is space for enhancing the mental and physical health of LSUHS students, faculty, and staff.  The Michael Ruff Garrett, MD Lobby  is a welcoming, safe, inclusive environment for students to relax and unwind in a calm space with music and calming visual stimulation. Direct access to the outside balcony area, with sitting ensembles for small groups, further facilitates wellness and is supported by a generous gift from the Community Foundation of Northwest Louisiana.

The Drs. Ken and Fleurette Abreo and Katy M. Merriman small meditation rooms & the large meditation room allow for individual and small group meditation promoting appreciation and respect for religious and spiritual diversity. The rooms feature comfortable seating, a calming environment, and the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets for guided mediation.

As part of the Wellness Initiatives across campus, Dr. Marie Vasquez Morgan received grant funding to provide organized student meditation utilizing VR headsets. This VR program will be tested as part of a study through the Office of Institutional Wellness and will be conducted in the meditation area.

Active Learning Classrooms
These classrooms are designed for collaborative learning which is at the forefront of the updated delivery model of medical education, promoting learner-to-learner interaction. This modern and proven approach to medical education enhances development of critical thinking, problem solving and scientific knowledge, all of which are essential building blocks in the successful practice of medicine.

Simulation Rooms
The Simulation Lab consists of 7 full-service simulation rooms including a simulation hospital ward, emergency response / cardiology, adult, pediatric, neonatal, obstetric rooms as well as an ultrasound suite. Each room has integrated high tech and audio-visual systems and medical mannequins designed to replicate real-world scenarios. There are dedicated debriefing stations where students review their performance and receive feedback. Learn more about our Simulation Lab.

Standardized Patient Lab
The Standardized Patient Lab consists of 15 patient exam rooms, a control center with monitoring stations, as well as a classroom for debriefing.  Each exam room is equipped with cameras and a microphone for real-time viewing from the control center as well as recording into our data management system, creating a safe and controlled environment for learning, practicing and refining essential clinical and interpersonal skills to develop the competency and confidence needed to provide high-quality interdisciplinary care to actual patients. Learn more about our Standardized Patient Lab.

Active Learning Classrooms
These classrooms are designed for collaborative learning which is at the forefront of the updated delivery model of medical education, promoting learner-to-learner interaction. This modern and proven approach to medical education enhances development of critical thinking, problem solving and scientific knowledge, all of which are essential building blocks in the successful practice of medicine.

Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2)
The 8,850 square-foot BSL-2 laboratory is used to study moderate-risk infectious agents or toxins that pose a moderate danger if accidentally inhaled, swallowed, or exposed to the skin. The lab space meets all modern safety standards and is specifically designed to be a flexible space for academic research. This laboratory is adjacent to the BSL-3 laboratory, which provides a highly desirable configuration to accommodate both research and training. 

CRAVE DINING ZONE

The Crave Dining Zone, located in the adjacent building to the Center for Medical Education, is equipped with ample seating to accommodate students, residence, staff, and faculty during extended hours daily and includes the CRAVE well-balanced sustainable sourced dining experience.

The area is 3200 square feet of modern amenities enhancing the dining experience for all.

Patrons enjoy a range of cuisine from comfort food classics such as pulled & chopped BBQ, pizza, to ethnic inspired cuisine such as Vietnamese baguettes & bowls, Indian entrees, and vegetable forward offerings. Each item served at Crave is a personalized creation made to order, in real-time! Patrons can order ahead on their mobile app and access kiosks for quick checkouts.

The Crave Dining Zone sets new standards on the LSUHS campus by utilizing high-tech, food-infused social spaces meant specifically to bring students together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions in a nutrition rich environment.