Physical Exam Patient (PEP)

Job Description:

A Physical Exam Patient (PEP) is a patient model for faculty to teach physical exam components and medical students to practice physical exams. 

PEPs work closely with the UMMS Doctoring Course faculty and staff.

PEP Requirements:

• Able to undergo multiple physical exams.

• Comfortable wearing a hospital gown.

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.

• Excellent communication skills - willing and able to provide students with constructive patient-perspective feedback when asked.

• Educational training and/or professional experience in health professions, communication, behavioral sciences, or education preferred.

• The hiring process includes a background check and drug screening.

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

Working Hours:

• PEP shifts typically fall on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (12:30p - 5:30p).

• PEPs are scheduled based on the UMMS curricular schedule. Dates are provided as far in advance as possible.

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

Our next hiring cycle 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 we have a specific need.

Questions?  Contact spprogram@umich.edu