A clinical simulations laboratory ten years later.

Ten years ago a significant investment was made in simulations technology for medical education. A simulations complex was developed at St. Louis University School of Medicine consisting of a Group Activity/Observation Area, Skills Area, and simulated Physicians Offices Suite complete with observation and videotaping facilities. Since its inception, medical school faculty and other health science educators have utilized this area in ever-expanding and innovative ways. This is a success story about medical educators taking risks, implementing new ideas, and realizing those ideas.