Helping the next generation of physicians expand their skills and knowledge
Since 1996, the Standardized Patient Education Program has been supporting medical and nursing students by helping them learn essential skills in patient care. Standardized patients are crucial to the educational development of physicians and other health care professionals.
What is a standardized Patient?
A standardized patient (SP) is an individual who is trained to act as a real patient in a simulated medical visit. SPs allow our students the opportunity to practice the communication, diagnostic and examination skills needed before working in a clinical setting.