Simulated Patient - School of Medicine

The Simulated Patient reports directly to the Director, Simulated Patient Program and is primarily responsible for portraying all the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients will often be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students learning experience.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Be highly dependable and punctual.
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.
• Follow written and verbal instruction.
• Provide constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues.
• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers.
• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.
• Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
• Accurately and consistently complete checklists
• Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
• Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to be instructed by a Simulated Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use detailed case training and exam procedural information.

Required Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Flexibility with scheduling and assignments is required.
• Experience with acting is preferred.