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Using a creative and innovative approach, a Standardized Patient (SP) is a person carefully recruited and vigorously trained on assigned cases to take on the characteristics of a real patient thereby affording the student an opportunity to learn and to be evaluated on clinical skills in a simulated clinical environment.
The SPP has an ongoing process of hiring and training a diverse and comprehensive group of Standardized Patients, encompassing all ages, races, ethnic groups, religions, genders, etc. They will be classified as a temporary employee and will not receive any additional benefits associated with the University.
Working as a Standardized Patient (SP) provides a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the medical education of tomorrow’s physicians and health professionals. |
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| Required Qualifications |
Ability to portray a person other than themselves effectively in a standardized way.
Ability to accept ongoing feedback from a supervisor or trainer and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.
Must be comfortable having physical examination maneuvers performed on themselves and being video recorded.
Demonstrate good reading and writing skills necessary to absorb and use detailed case training.
Demonstrate excellent recall ability in order to comprehend and accurately record the details of encounters.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be comfortable with their own personal health so that it does not interfere with the patient being portrayed and have basic computer skills.
Must have an open and flexible schedule (typical weekly sessions will be scheduled on Wednesdays and Thursdays and are the majority of our sessions. Other sessions and exams are scheduled Mondays through Fridays).
Ability to commit to all sessions associated with that case, when scheduled (some scheduling flexibility is possible, depending on the case).
No acting or medical experience is necessary.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Ability to act or portray as a medical patient according to directions.
Willing to be examined by students in a non-invasive way.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use computers to watch videos, complete checklists, and type comments.
Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable. Prior experience as a Standardized patient preferred but not required.
Comfortable working with a diverse student and faculty population. |
| Duties & Responsibilities |
During an interaction with a student the SP may:
Present case history in response to questioning by the student. Undergo a limited physical examination at the student’s direction. Assist students in developing their communication and clinical skills. Assist students in working through difficult emotional situations in a safe environment.
Must be willing to wear a hospital gown while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor. Potentially awkward and/or uncomfortable performance of physical examination maneuvers will be experienced by the SP when examinees perform the physical portion of the exam. Must be comfortable with a physical examination of SP’s entire body by medical students and/or physicians. Any physical health conditions contradicting the assigned case must be disclosed during employment as an SP. The physical demands of this position include standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching and lifting. |
| Supervision Exercised | |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. |
| Employee Group | Temporary Staff |
| Staff Pay Level | 00 |
| Pay Range | $17.00/hour |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | College of Medicine |
| Position Status | Temporary |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Part-Time |
| FTE | 0.00 |
| Position Type | Other |
| Weekly Work Schedule | TBD |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please indicate the times (Monday-Friday) between 7:30am-5:30pm you ARE available to work.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please make any special notes about your availability.
(Open Ended Question)
- How did you hear about the CMU Standardized Patient Program? If you heard about us from a friend, current SP, or CMU employee, please provide their name.
(Open Ended Question)
- Have you ever been a standardized patient before?
- Yes
- No
- If you have been a standardized patient, please explain your experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- If you are currently employed, please list your employer.
(Open Ended Question)
- If you are currently attending school, please list the name of the school, class year, expected date of graduation and area of study.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you planning on attending CMU's College of Medicine?
- Yes
- No
- Do you know anyone currently attending or planning to attend CMU's College of Medicine? If yes, please list their name and nature of your relationship to this person.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have any acting experience? If yes, please describe your experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have experience in teaching or training? If yes, please describe your experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have any training or experience in the health or medical field? If yes, please describe your training or experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- How would you rate your level of comfort on the computer?
- Very comfortable
- Somewhat comfortable
- Not at all comfortable
- Is the email you provided at the start of the application the best one to contact you at? If not, please provide the best email to reach you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Yes
- No
- Please share any additional skills, knowledge, or experience you have that you think might be helpful to our program.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
