Standardized patients (SP) are healthy people who are trained to portray actual patient cases so realistically that even experienced physicians cannot detect them. SPs learn the history, physical exam and affect of the patient. Medical students, dental students and other health profession students interact with standardized patients just as they would with real patients to learn to take a medical history, perform a physical exam, counsel the patient and negotiate treatment plans. Standardized patients not only play the role of the patient but they may also evaluate the student’s performance using predetermined criteria.
Times and dates vary with course requirements.
SPs may be trained for more than one SP case allowing more work for those interested in additional hours.
Our enrollment for SPs for 2026 will be June 1st- June 14th, and November 1st- November 14th.
Are you interested In becoming a Standardized Patient?
Please visit Careers at UF with the link below, and fill out all the information as detailed and specific as you can and during the specified time windows.
Have more questions about being a Standardized Patient?
Fill out our online form and we will be sure to write back with additional information.
Contact the ALAC Front Desk
If you are a prospective or existing SP, and have a question, please feel free to contact us directly during normal business hours