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Standardized Patient I A

University of Rochester
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Oct 2025

About the role

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

400159 Institute for Innovative Educ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$17.43 - $24.40

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
A Standardized Patient (SP) is an individual carefully trained to portray the characteristics of a patient, family member, health care team member, etc., for the purpose of training and/or assessing health care students and professionals. SPs are interviewed and/or undergo physical examination by healthcare trainees or professionals, utilizing scripted materials to portray the specifics of a patient or scenario, including personal history, symptoms, emotional characteristics, and concerns of patients or family members. SPs are non-biased and are able to portray any role and demeanor, providing an opportunity for health care students and providers to practice or refine communication and examination skills in a safe learning environment before utilizing these skills on actual patients.

Standardized Patients are also an integral part of the learner assessment process, often providing constructive written and verbal feedback, from a patient’s perspective. SPs are trained to deliver formative feedback regarding their interaction with the learner, specifically concerning conduct, communication skills, and medical assessment. Standardized patient programs are an integral part of the continuum of learning for health care providers, from undergraduate medical education teaching and assessment to the continuing professional development of seasoned practitioners.

Standardized Patient I: Standard Role Play, Difficult Role Play, Non-Invasive Physical Exam, Non-Invasive Ultrasounds, Home Study

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Role Play (may include any of the following):

Standard Role Play: Scenario Portrayal / Acting

  • Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases during mock interviews, live/taped demonstrations and/or physical examinations

  • Responds to basic medical history questions in a standardized manner

  • Improvises appropriately, as needed, when an interview and/or exam does not go as scripted

  • Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and evaluations

Non-Invasive Physical Exam

  • Undergoes repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self

  • Wears a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor

  • Utilizes body to instruct learners on the correct techniques for performing some or all of the following examinations: Neurological, Abdominal, Head & Neck, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Musculoskeletal

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Examinations

  • Undergoes repeated ultrasound examination maneuvers performed on self

  • Has the specific body part under examination exposed. Genitalia will consistently remain covered by a hospital gown or patient undergarments

  • Utilizes body to instruct learners on the correct techniques for performing some or all of the following ultrasound examinations: Abdominal, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Musculoskeletal

Home Study: Scenario Preparation

  • Memorizes case scenario and simulate details, including but not limited to, chief medical complaint(s) and symptoms, past medical history and physical exam results in addition to the body language, emotional state, behaviors and personality of the role being portrayed

Training

  • Completes standardized

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