Job Fair - July 15th - Standardized Patients for Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine
Meritus Health ExternalJob Fair Announcement: Standardized Patient Positions
Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) is hosting an onâsite Job Fair for the Standardized Patient role.
Date: July 15
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, D.M. Bowman Academic Building, Hagerstown, MD (*Across the parking lot from Meritus Health Hospital)
*IF INTERESTED, apply to the position and attend the fair during the hours listed above. No appointment required.
About the Opportunity – Standardized Patient Role
Standardized Patients support medical education by portraying patient scenarios that help students build clinical, communication, and diagnostic skills.
Position Requirements – Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma required
- Flexible availability, including shortânotice scheduling for training and student exercises
- $18 per hour
- Hours vary based on academic needs
- Must live within a reasonable driving distance of the Hagerstown, MD campus
This Role May Not Be a Fit If…
- You’re uncomfortable being physically examined by students of any gender
- You prefer a predictable, consistent weekly schedule
- Memorizing scripts or following specific behavioral cues is challenging
- You find it difficult to receive or apply performance feedback
This Role Is a Great Fit If…
- You enjoy performing, roleplaying, or publicâfacing work
- You’re reliable, flexible, and comfortable in dynamic environments
- You want to support medical education in a handsâon, meaningful way
- You’re open to learning new skills and collaborating with an academic team
About the Role – Standardized Patient Overview
Standardized Patients portray scripted medical scenarios so students can practice communication, physical exams, and clinical reasoning. You’ll bring cases to life with consistency and authenticity, participate in studentâled encounters, and provide constructive feedback. This is a flexible, asâneeded position with hours that vary by semester.
What You’ll Do – Key Responsibilities
- Portray patient roles accurately and consistently
- Participate in medical interviews, physical exams, and osteopathic assessments
- Provide feedback on communication and professionalism
- Complete checklists and documentation
- Incorporate coaching to refine performance
- Maintain reliable communication and updated availability
Why You’ll Love It – Role Benefits
- Meaningful contribution to medical education
- Supportive, inclusive, missionâdriven environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive hourly pay
- A team that values kindness and a “Happy to Help” mindset
What to Expect – Role Expectations
You will train on scripted cases, participate in physical exams, occasionally portray emotionally sensitive scenarios, wear simulated patient attire, and complete evaluations. A confidentiality and consent agreement is required.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.