A standardized patient (SP) is a person who’s been trained to portray a sick patient in an encounter with a health care professional. SPs are also trained to evaluate the learner and provide effective feedback from a patient’s perspective.

Qualifications to become a standardized patient include:

• Proficiency with the English language, both oral and written
• Good memorization skills
• Great attention to detail
• Coachable
• Commitment
• Comfortable with your own health and body

No acting experience is needed.

For More Information

If you are interested in additional information on becoming a standardized patient, please send an email with your name, mobile number, and why you are interested in becoming a standardized patient. SPINTEREST@utsouthwestern.edu

After receiving your email, you will be invited to a Standardized Patient Information Session where you can get your questions answered and determine if this is for you.

Come join our team!