Medical Actors for Clinical Training

Overview: As a Standardized Patient, you will play a crucial role in promoting the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University. We are looking for individuals who can accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained. Key Responsibilities: • Patient Character Development: Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms • Simulation: Present case information in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations • Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations • Training and Mentorship: Participate in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized patients • Feedback: Provide educationally constructive verbal feedback within a structured format Requirements: • Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation • Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information • Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback