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Using standardized patients for assessing clinical performance: an overview

M H Swartz1, J A Colliver

  • 1Morchand Center for Clinical Competence, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA.

The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
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Standardized patients are increasingly used globally to evaluate medical professionals' clinical skills. This paper details the Morchand Center's program and research on this effective assessment method.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Skills Assessment

Background:

  • Standardized patients are increasingly utilized worldwide for evaluating clinical skills.
  • Medical licensure and certification examinations are planning to incorporate standardized patients.
  • The Morchand Center for Clinical Competence was established at Mount Sinai School of Medicine to assess clinical performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of standardized-patient assessment.
  • To describe the assessment program at The Morchand Center.
  • To summarize research on standardized-patient assessment, including work from The Morchand Center.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of standardized-patient assessment principles.
  • Description of the operational program at The Morchand Center.

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  • Summary of existing research findings and ongoing studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Standardized patient assessment is a validated method for evaluating clinical competencies.
    • The Morchand Center successfully implements standardized patient testing for multiple medical schools.
    • Research supports the reliability and utility of this assessment approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized patient assessment is a crucial tool in medical education and professional evaluation.
    • The Morchand Center serves as a key site for standardized patient assessment and research.
    • Continued research is vital to refine and expand the application of standardized patients.