The ECHO Immersive Training Environment takes users through a full trauma case, from injury through recovery. This approach improves coordination, communication and decision‑making at every step.
C-STARS Cincinnati
UC Health DARRIO Simulation Center
Preparing here today to save lives everywhere tomorrow.
UC Health DARRIO Fast Facts
Our New Simulation Center by the Numbers
22,000+
Square feet of advanced simulation and training space.
1 of 6
U.S. Air Force C‑STARS programs nationwide.
4,000+
U.S. Air Force medical personnel trained to date.
1 of 25
Mission Zero funded partnerships reducing preventable deaths.
Immersive Simulation
ECHO Training Environment
Research and Training
Built for Readiness
This realistic, immersive environment supports hands‑on training and applied research in high‑stress medical scenarios. Here, U.S. Air Force clinicians prepare for the realities of trauma care in the field, during transport, and within hospital systems.
Simulation Oversight
The Control Room
The simulation control room allows instructors to observe scenarios in real time, evaluate performance and share evidence‑based feedback—transforming simulation experiences into improved clinical outcomes.
Why It Matters
Advancing Trauma Readiness Everywhere
