CESI is a world-class medical training and education organization with a 20-year history driving healthcare performance and improving patient safety.

The Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation (CESI) is an international destination for training, education and medical device development, located right on the Hartford Hospital campus. At nearly 50,000 square feet, CESI is among the largest and best equipped medical simulation centers in the country. 

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Inside CESI: Where Medical Innovation Comes to Life | Hartford HealthCare

Inside CESI: Where Medical Innovation Comes to Life | Hartford HealthCare

Before care becomes real, it comes to life at the Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation (CESI)—a world-class facility at Hartford HealthCare where the future of medicine is trained today. From robotic surgery and trauma response to disaster preparedness and military medical training, CESI is transforming how healthcare professionals learn, practice, and save lives. With over 50,000 square feet of cutting-edge simulation space at Hartford Hospital and partnerships with global leaders like Medtronic, Baxter, and the U.S. Navy, CESI is setting the gold standard in medical education. 👨‍⚕️ 22,000+ trained annually 🌍 Global impact, local innovation 🏥 From one mannequin to a world-renowned center Discover how CESI is shaping the future of healthcare—one simulation at a time. #HartfordHealthCare #MedicalInnovation #SimulationTraining #FutureOfMedicine #HealthcareEducation

How Training at CESI Saved Officer’s Best Friend in a Life-or-Death Emergency | Hartford HealthCare

How Training at CESI Saved Officer’s Best Friend in a Life-or-Death Emergency | Hartford HealthCare

When a routine training session turned into a real-life emergency, Colchester Police Officer Dominic Sullivan had to rely on his instincts—and his training—to save his K-9 partner, Dutch. What began as a fun tracking exercise quickly became a race against time after Dutch suffered a life-threatening injury. Thanks to advanced simulation training with a lifelike canine model named Axel at the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), Officer Sullivan knew exactly what to do. This powerful story highlights the unbreakable bond between handler and dog, and how cutting-edge training can make the difference between life and death.

Hartford Hospital Staff Gets Crash Course in Disaster Medicine

Hartford Hospital Staff Gets Crash Course in Disaster Medicine

Stan Chartoff, MD, Disaster Medicine Supervisor for Emergency Medicine, discusses the training held at Hartford Hospital.

State Police Train At Hartford Hospital Site

State Police Train At Hartford Hospital Site

Story about training with state police and Hartford Hospital CESI, tactical training for when they encounter different situations, such as an active shooter situation, dealing with wounds or bleeding.

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