Amateur actors wanted for medical training!
University Medicine Magdeburg is looking for simulation patients for the communication training of medical students.
In order to teach key skills such as communication, attitude and empathy in medical studies, the Faculty of Medicine at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is once again looking for interested amateur actors who, after completing training, will be used as acting or simulation patients in the training of prospective doctors. Interested persons should be over 18 years old, feel physically fit and be able to memorise a number of things well. No medical knowledge, theatre or acting experience is required.
With the help of simulated dialogue situations, medical students are prepared for contact with real patients and relatives and learn how to deal with everyday medical situations. Whether it's a clear explanatory discussion at eye level, breaking bad news or simple admissions interviews - a lot of the practical skills that young doctors will need in their future careers are practised here. In contrast to everyday clinical practice, the "patients" can also contribute by providing direct feedback.
As an acting or simulation patient, you will be trained for a jointly agreed role after a compulsory familiarisation workshop. The training lasts a few days.During this time, you not only learn a role, but also practise giving feedback to students.The training is free of charge. The teaching assignments for the students are then remunerated on an hourly basis.
Details on training as an acting or simulation patient and the entire programme can be obtained by attending an information event.
The next information events will take place on Monday, 17 June 2024, and Wednesday, 26 June 2024, both from 18:00 to 20:00 on the campus of Magdeburg University Hospital. Interested parties are requested to register by email to by 9 June 2024, stating the desired date. After the registration deadline, further information on the venue will be sent by e-mail.
Further information can be found at: https://www.med.uni-magdeburg.de/simulationspatienten.html.
Contact
Jenny Appelt, Research Associate, Faculty of Medicine, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg,
Conversation between a young doctor and her patient. - © bnenin - stock.adobe.com