What you’ll do :

• Standardized Patients (SP) and Standardized Physical Exam Teaching Associates (SPETA) are members of our community trained to portray patients in complex scenarios to provide experiences in communication, diagnosis, and physical examination skills.
• The objective of the SPETA program is to teach portions of the physical exam in a standardized format.

Hours per week : Approximately 15 / hpw

Qualifications

• Applicants to this position will qualify under AT LEAST ONE of the following :
• Completed GTA / MUTA training through WV STEPS
• Completed SPETA training through WV STEPS
• Consistent participation in summative examinations (at least 60 hours) at WV STEPS
• Exhibits ability to communicate effectively with students in a teaching capacity
• Build rapport with students and foster a comfortable learning environment
• Observe and provide effective feedback on students’ communication and performance of the physical exam

Last updated : 2024-05-11