Memorial University Faculty of Medicine Learners
Standardized Patient Program
The Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre’s Standardized Patient Program (SPP) supports experiential learning for healthcare students and professionals through human simulation in a safe, standardized environment.
In the SPP, Standardized Patients (SPs) are trained by our SP Educators to portray a patient’s clinical situation, history, and emotional state with accuracy and empathy. These encounters provide learners with consistent, repeatable experiences that help them practice patient-centred care and develop clinical confidence.
The program also includes specialized Standardized Patients. Pediatric SPs allow learners to interact with children in a clinical exam setting. Teaching SPs to share their own health histories in student encounters involves discussions around symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and impact on life. Teaching Associates include a small subset of individuals trained to guide learners during sensitive examinations (e.g., breast, pelvic, and prostate exams).
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