# Expansion of medical simulation training centers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-medical-simulation-training-centers > Updated: 2026-09-21T22:59:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Medical institutions in Chile, Bolivia, and Spain are expanding the use of advanced simulation centers to enhance healthcare training and patient safety. In Chile, Universidad San Sebastián launched the Link USS Advanced Simulation Center at its Bellavista campus. The facility utilizes ten high-complexity clinical and surgical simulation environments to train healthcare teams, including specialists in anesthesiology, pediatrics, and surgery, as well as nurses and midwives. The initiative aims to improve decision-making and crisis management to address global patient safety concerns. In Bolivia, Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo inaugurated the Advanced Center for Simulation and Health Training (CASES) in Santa Cruz. Following a $150,000 investment, the center provides controlled environments for students in medicine, nursing, biochemistry, pharmacy, and dentistry to practice emergency procedures and surgeries. In Spain, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio is launching a 20,000-square-meter campus in Oviedo. This 40-million-euro project includes a virtual simulation hospital and specialized laboratories designed to focus on digital health, telemedicine, and predictive medicine for medicine and nursing students. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Medical universities launch advanced simulation training centers Universities in Bolivia and Spain are launching advanced medical simulation centers and campuses to enhance practical training in medicine, nursing, and digital health. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-universities-launch-advanced-simulation-training-centers ### 2026-09-02: Universidad San Sebastián launches advanced simulation center for patient safety Universidad San Sebastián’s Link USS center uses advanced clinical simulation to train medical professionals, aiming to reduce healthcare errors and improve patient safety through controlled crisis scenarios. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-san-sebastin-launches-advanced-simulation-center-for-patient-safety --- Cite as: Expansion of medical simulation training centers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-medical-simulation-training-centers