SimTiki is the educational simulation center at the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Telehealth Research Institute. The center is a community resource facilitating integration and development of simulation techniques into new and existing healthcare education initiatives. SimTiki focus areas include 3-D screen based, high fidelity manikin, virtual reality, and haptics enhanced simulation techniques. We seek to facilitate and study technology enhanced learning strategies within University based and extramural educational programs through strategic partnerships and academic excellence.