So many things have happened in the first half of the academic year. Our simulation center is up and running. We have been running weekly simulations with the help of our simulation coordinator, Dr. Vesta Anilus. She has been creating very life-like scenarios for us to run, and it has been a very educational experience for both first- and second-years.

We have welcomed a sixth second-year resident, Dr. James Newton. We are very excited to have him, and he has been fitting in quite well. With a growing residency, we have accepted more core faculty. We are happy to introduce Dr. Jason Grabert, our new assistant program director. He has been an immense help to our program and we look forward to what he contributes.

Construction continues throughout the hospital. The additional floor to our North Tower is almost complete. It is scheduled to have a NICU, multiple private rooms and 24-hour pharmacy coverage. In addition, they are renovating the medical office building as well as the cafeteria. The ED expansion is slated to break ground sometime this winter. Although it will be during peak season, it will end up providing much needed additional space. ■