Standardized Patient

Standardized Patient

Standardized Patients (SPs) are trained to portray a patient/person in a medical and/or communication-based situation. SPs receive extensive training in clinical communication skills, educational expectations, and instruction on how to provide constructive verbal feedback. SPs engage with learners in carefully designed "role play" events as though they were a person seeking care in some way. SPs provide individualized feedback from a patient's perspective, ensuring continuity for realistic case portrayal and evaluating student skills related to checklist completion. Working as a Standardized/Simulated Patient (SP) provides a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the education of tomorrow's physicians, healthcare professionals, and others. The SP Program recruits candidates based on the upcoming needs of courses and events. This position is part time as needed based on the applicant's individual schedules. SPs sign up for cases they are qualified for and are interested in participating. SPs have the flexibility to say "no" either for scheduling conflicts or case content reasons. Your comfort is important to us.

High School Degree or the equivalentBasic computer skills (e.g. typing and data entry)Reliable email accessNo specific experience level is required, but communication and feedback skills are essential

Bi-lingual. Full professional proficiency and the ability to have advanced conversations with few mistakes and/or primary fluency in the language.Excellent communication skillsAbility to receive and take directionMotivation to help learners develop interviewing techniques and interpersonal skillsAbility to realistically portray a variety of patient casesEye for detail and a great memoryFlexibility