McMaster Standardized Patient Program

01/31/2017

Interested in Becoming an SP?

Now that the first month of 2017 is coming to an end, we are preparing for the Spring 2017 exam season.
We are always looking to add to our roster, so please share this post with people who may be interested.
This spring we will be in need of many demographics, but mostly healthy females in the 25-40 year old range.
Thank you!

The position of a standardized patient (SP) is a temporary contract position with McMaster University. Medical or acting backgrounds are not necessary qualifications for the role, and we encourage a diverse demographic of applicants. Applications are always accepted, but we may not be actively hirin...

03/07/2016

Standardized Patient Program

The Spring 2016 Exam season is coming up right around the corner!
We are currently looking for males between 55 - 70 years of age who have not had any major upper body surgery. If interested, please visit our website and fill-out our online application: http://simulation.mcmaster.ca/spp.html

Thank you!

The Standardized Patient Program is a sub-division of the Centre for Simulation-Based Learning (CSBL) and coordinates the use of standardized patients (SPs). A standardized patient is a healthy person who is trained to realistically and accurately reproduce a history, physical and/or emotional medic…

08/07/2015

Fall 2015 Exam season is coming up right around the corner!
We are looking for females between 28 - 40 years of age. If interested, please visit our website and fill-out our online application: http://simulation.mcmaster.ca/interested_in_becoming_an_sp.html

02/09/2015

Interested in Becoming an SP?

The 2015 Exam Season is fast approaching! We are looking to recruit new Standardized Patients, particularly males age 14 - 18.
Please spread the word and our online application.

The position of a standardized patient (SP) is a temporary contract position with McMaster University. Medical or acting backgrounds are not necessary qualifications for the role, and we encourage a diverse demographic of applicants. Applications are always accepted, but we may not be actively hirin…

07/28/2014

RMR: McMaster University

A few years ago CBC's The Mercer Report paid a visit to McMaster University. He even spent some time in the Centre for Simulation Based Learning (CSBL), take a look at his tracheotomy skills!

Rick spends time exploring McMaster University

03/31/2014

Actors faking sick to help doctors

Not sure just what a Standardized Patient is? This may help.

Actor Bob Rumnock plays a sick patient in order to help doctors pass their exams and improve their bedside manner, earning some money when TV and film jobs are scarce. The BBC sits in on his sessions with the nervous trainees.

03/14/2014

Interested in Becoming an SP?

If you are interested in working as a Standardized Patient, please fill out our online application here.

The position of a standardized patient (SP) is a temporary contract position with McMaster University. Medical or acting backgrounds are not necessary qualifications for the role, and we encourage a diverse demographic of applicants. Applications are always accepted, but we may not be actively hirin...