Standardized Patient (SP)

Job Description:

A Standardized Patient (SP) is trained to accurately portray a specific patient role, assess clinical skills, and provide constructive feedback about a student's performance. 

SPs participate in the teaching and assessment of medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Standardized Patient Program activities offer students the opportunity to develop, practice and enhance their medical interviewing skills, communication skills, and physical exam techniques.

Requirements:

• Meet specific case criteria (i.e.,  case demographics).

• Available for both training and interview/exam sessions of scheduled events.

• Access to technology for online training (Zoom), scoring, scheduling, and communications.

• Ability to undergo a physical exam (which involves wearing a hospital gown).

• Reliable and punctual.

• Have excellent communication skills. Be able to provide students with constructive feedback regarding their performance, following UMMS guidelines.

• Training or experience in health professions, communication, behavioral sciences, education, or performance preferred.

• Background check and drug screening are required as part of the Michigan Medicine hiring process.

• All Michigan Medicine employees are required to comply with an annual flu vaccination policy.

Working Hours:

• SP exercises are scheduled based on UMMS curricular schedules. Dates are provided as far in advance as possible.

  • Trainings and events typically run during the week, Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 6 pm. 

  • All SPs are temporary employees of the University of Michigan Medical School.

Next hiring cycle  timeline:

Our next hiring cycle for new SPs is in Spring 2026. If you would like us to contact you when the application period opens, please fill out this interest form.

An HR representative may contact you prior to our standard hiring cycle if your profile matches a specific demographic need for an upcoming case.

Questions?  Contact spprogram@umich.edu