at University of Illinois at Chicago in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help - Standardized Patient
Hiring Department: Medical Education
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1012347
Posting Close Date: Ongoing
About the University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford has several openings for Standardized Patients (SP). An SP is a person who will act/role play/portray a patient with a variety of medical conditions; a written script will be issued to the SP beforehand. Our students will then practice physical exams, medical history taking, and communication skills with the SP. No prior acting experience is necessary.
Duties & Responsibilities
Accurately and consistently portray specific types of patients, knowing the history of their present illness, past medical history, physical exam results as well as their body language and their emotional and personality characteristics.
Simulate a variety of clinical scenarios including a patient's appearance, demeanor and affect, communication style, chief complaint, symptomatology, past medical history, and physical findings.
Give medical students feedback after simulation.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess and exhibit effective communication skills
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to memorize specifics of each case and be improvisational.
Preferred Qualifications
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