Simulated Patient (SP) Application: UNIC Athens

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1. Personal & Contact Information

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Current Residence *

Date of Birth *

Gender / Pronouns

2. English Language Proficiency

Important Requirement: Because our medical degree programme is conducted entirely in English, Simulated Patients must be able to act, improvise, and provide feedback fluently in English.

How would you describe your level of English proficiency? *

Native / Bilingual speaker Fully Fluent (Can comfortably act, converse spontaneously, and discuss medical topics in English) Advanced (Can communicate clearly, though may occasionally pause for technical words) Intermediate (Can handle basic conversation, but may struggle with spontaneous acting or complex feedback)

Do you hold any formal English qualifications or degrees taught in English? (e.g., Cambridge, Michigan, IELTS, TOEFL, University Degree in English) *

Yes No

If yes, Details

Have you lived, worked, or studied in an English-speaking country? *

Yes No

If yes, Location & Duration

How comfortable are you delivering real-time, constructive feedback to medical students in English? *

Very Comfortable Moderately Comfortable Needs Practice

3. Scenario & Physical Examination Comfort Levels

Medical scenarios vary greatly. Please indicate your comfort levels below.

I am comfortable portraying highly emotional states (e.g., anger, grief, severe distress). *

Yes No

I am comfortable with non-invasive physical examinations (e.g., blood pressure checks, reflex testing, heart/lung listening over clothes/gown). *

Yes No

I am comfortable wearing a standard patient gown for examinations. *

Yes No

I have personal boundaries regarding physical exams. * Please Note: Personal boundaries regarding physical exams do NOT disqualify you from the program; this information simply helps us match you to appropriate non-physical or communication-only simulation cases.

Yes No

If yes, your boundaries regarding physical exams

4. Psychological Safety & Case Preferences (Real-Life Conflicts)

Privacy Notice: To ensure applicant privacy and psychological safety, we screen for cases that may evoke personal discomfort. Your responses below are strictly confidential.

Are there any types of medical cases you would prefer not to portray due to personal reasons or recent life events? * Medical cases sometimes simulate severe illnesses (e.g., oncology, terminal diagnoses, psychiatric crises).

No preference: I am comfortable portraying any medical case. Yes: I prefer NOT to portray the following types of cases

If yes, the types of cases you prefer not to portray

5. Acting, Simulation & Roleplay Background

Do you have prior experience as a Simulated / Standardised Patient (SP)? *

Yes No

If yes, Institution/Organisation

If yes, Duration

Do you have background or training in acting, theatre, improv, or public speaking? *

Yes No

If yes, Brief details

How do you adapt when a medical student asks unscripted or unexpected questions? *

I stay strictly within the pre-written script. I adapt fluidly, keeping the patient's core facts intact while responding naturally. I invent new backstory details on the spot.

6. Availability & Logistics

What time slots are you generally available for simulation sessions? *

Morning sessions (08:00 to 13:00) Afternoon sessions (13:00 to 17:00) Full Days Flexible / Variable

Can you commit to attending mandatory training sessions prior to examination days? *

Yes No Subject to scheduling

7. Applicant Declaration

I confirm that the information provided in this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that serving as a Simulated Patient involves acting in medical education scenarios and offering constructive feedback to students in English.

I consent to the processing of my personal data by the University of Nicosia for the purposes of the current recruitment process.

I consent to the processing of the personal data provided in my application by the University of Nicosia for future recruitment processes.

Thank you. We have your application.