Shannon Bailey, PhD, a distinguished leader in educational technology and health care simulation at the University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) and an assistant professor in the Department of Medical Education at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently given the prestigious Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the Year Award. This accolade recognizes Bailey’s transformative contributions to technology-based education and her unwavering commitment to preparing students for impactful careers in technology and health care.
Shannon Bailey, PhD
Bailey has been instrumental in advancing healthcare education at USF through simulation-based training, with a research focus on leveraging immersive extended reality (XR) technologies to enhance learning outcomes and improve both the access to and quality of health care training. One notable example of her impactful contributions is her leadership in a National Institutes of Health-funded project that uses XR to train medical residents in managing obstetrical emergencies in rural and underserved areas. This innovative curriculum addresses a critical need, as rural counties in the U.S. experience significantly higher pregnancy-related mortality compared to urban areas. Her achievements have garnered national recognition, with invitations to speak at esteemed organizations such as the National Training and Simulation Association and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
With over $2 million in extramural grants secured from prominent funders, including the NIH, Bailey has not only bolstered resources for Tampa Bay’s tech community but also created life-changing opportunities for her students.
Dr. Bailey has helped integrate immersive XR into USF's medical training programs