A Standardized Patient is a person who has been trained to accurately and consistently portray a medical patient and participate in a simulated office visit where student doctors ask questions and/or conduct a basic physical exam.

Open to all ages, ethnicities and genders
Hours vary: Monday through Friday
Rate of pay: $15-$25 per hour
Hiring occurs on a job-to-job basis
(Based on demographics, availability and skill level)

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN AN SP

• Reliable with flexible schedule
• Ability to simulate given symptoms, emotional states or personality traits
• Comfortable with basic physical exam techniques
• Fast learner
• Good observation skills
• Ability to stay objective
• Good memory and recall ability
• Access to a computer w/internet and aptitude to use it
• Directability

Contact Information:
Melisa Morrow, Standardized Patient Trainer: mmorrow@westernu.edu
Western University of Health Sciences