• Behind the Curtain: The Unique Role of Standardized Patients in Medical Education with Katie Culligan

  • Dec 1 2023
  • Length: 38 mins
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Behind the Curtain: The Unique Role of Standardized Patients in Medical Education with Katie Culligan

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  • Do you want to peek behind the curtain of the medical world? You're in the right place. We've got a special treat for you today in the form of our guest, Katie Culligan, a professional actor turned standardized patient. Katie brings to light how she and her colleagues play a crucial role in shaping medical practitioners' skills through simulating various medical conditions and cases. She shares her unique journey and the impact she's made in the medical education sphere.

    Katie isn't just an actor; she's an educator and innovator. She's breaking ground and challenging norms playing different genders and ages in medical simulations. Katie explains how she convincingly depicts medical symptoms she doesn't have through various tools and techniques. From using props to mimicking complex medical procedures - she's done it all. Katie's wealth of experience provides an illuminating perspective on the complexities and nuances of medical simulation training, particularly for women.

    But that's not all. Katie's role extends beyond mere acting; she is also instrumental in providing feedback that shapes the future caregivers. She unpacks how she leverages her experiences to offer valuable feedback to medical students, contributing to their growth in this demanding field. This episode is a goldmine of insights for anyone curious about the intersections between medicine and performance art, and the transformative learning experience standardized patients offer to future doctors. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Katie Culligan and discover how she's making an impact in the world of medical education. Tune in now!

    Here are the links for my Katie and Standardized Patients podcasts and content :

    • Show website: https://www.standardizedpatientspodcast.com/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standardizedpatientspodcast/
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@standardizedpatientspod
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestandardize1?s=11 (we don't use this this actively these days, but if people like twitter, they can find us there too)
    • Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend/Fan Episode "The Professional Patient": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend/id1438054347?i=1000544389665

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