Standardized Patients

What is a Standardized Patient?

A med student talks to a standardized patient sitting on an exam table

Standardized patients are individuals who are trained to replicate a clinical encounter consistently and realistically and evaluate students’ skills in a variety of areas such as physical exam skills, history taking skills, and communication skills.  

Standardized Patient Intake Form

Interested in becoming an SP? Please fill out the Standardized Patient Intake Form (new window).