Simulationist's Guide to Standardized Patients on a Budget

About this episode

This episode discusses strategies for creating affordable standardized patient programs without significant funding.

Send a text Starting a standardized patient (SP) or human simulation program doesn’t have to break your budget. In this episode of Simulation Nation, we’re breaking down real, proven strategies for creating affordable, sustainable SP programs... even when you have little to no funding. We talk about: 💸 Creative recruitment — family, friends, volunteers, and retirement communities 🎭 How to tap into theater, pre-med, and other motivated students 🏫 Leveraging federal work-study and existing ...

Topics covered

• standardized patients
• budget-friendly programs
• human simulation
• creative recruitment
• sustainable programs

Keywords

• standardized patient
• human simulation
• budget
• recruitment
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Avkin Inc, theater, pre-med, federal work-study

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