Patient Model Services
Standardized Patient Program
The VCU Standardized Patient Program grew from a collaboration between the School of Medicine and the School of the Arts. Standardized patients serve as patients for learners at many levels to practice communication skills and physical examinations. They also assess students during high stakes tests throughout medical school. Some standardized patients are even trained to teach medical students to conduct physical examinations. They can portray a wide range of personalities and emotional traits to suit the needs of faculty and curriculum.
VCU standardized patients have held simulations outside the School of Medicine and VCU Health Systems for groups such as the School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, and the School of Social Work.
Standardized patients are hourly, non-benefited employees of the VCU School of Medicine. They are a diverse group of community members. Some have backgrounds in education, healthcare, the arts, the service industry, or the private sector.
Ultrasound Model Program
The Ultrasound Program, within the Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, started in January 2017. Ultrasound Models serve as patients for learners to practice ultrasound skills. Ultrasound allows for a learner to see real time images inside of a patient without ionizing radiation exposure.
Ultrasound Models are hourly, non-benefited employees of the VCU School of Medicine. They are a diverse group of community members. Some have backgrounds in education, healthcare, the arts, the service industry, or the private sector.
Interested in joining our team?
Please visit the VCU Jobs portal to apply!
Look for hourly positions for Standardized Patient and Simulation Assistant.
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Contact Us
Our team can help your event be successful. We offer services to help with student transition, student scheduling, case scenario development and with event flow.
Please contact Liz Fredericksen-Trent, our Operations Manager, to inquire about your event needs and how our Event Administrators may be able to assist.