Friday Night at the ER®
Spend a night in the ER without ever leaving the classroom!
Friday Night at the ER is a serious game that challenges teams of four to manage a busy hospital during a simulated 24-hour period that takes just one actual hour to complete. Guided by a trained facilitator, four players per table each manage their department, handle patient flow, and deal with any unexpected situations that arise. Players each have distinct roles, yet depend on each other to communicate, and provide quality care at a reasonable cost. Players discover that quality and cost problems can only be solved when each member puts their essential skills into practice. A guided discussion follows the interactive game experience. Friday Night at the ER widely used by hospitals, IPE programs, and Fortune 500 companies throughout the country.
Sessions Scheduled Fall Semester 2025
| Session | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | Monday, September 8 |
| Session 2 | Monday, September 15 |
| Session 3 | Monday, September 22 |
| Session 4 | Monday, September 29 |
| Session 5 | Monday, October 6 |
| Session 6 | Monday, October 20 |
| Session 7 | Monday, October 27 |
| Session 8 | Monday, November 3 |
* All sessions to be held in Hayes Hall, Room 403
September 8–November 3
Mondays (5:30–8 p.m.)
FAQ
UB students and faculty enrolled in the following health professions: athletic training, audiology, counseling psychology, dental medicine, dietetics, healthcare management, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, social work, and speech language pathology.
- Applied systems thinking
- Collaboration across professions
- Smart innovation
- Data-driven decision making
- Designing structure for desired behavior
Allow 2.5 hours.
Parking for Friday Night at the ER – Suggested Parking for Hayes Hall is the Townsend Lot. If the Townsend Parking Lot is full, Diefendorf and Parker are also in close proximity to Hayes Hall.