Standardized Patient (SP) Program
We are committed to providing high-quality experiential learning by combining standardized patient methodology in a realistic setting as integral components of our simulations, with the goal of improving performance and patient safety in real-world situations.
We work with subject matter experts to create realistic and dynamic scenarios to meet course goals and objectives. Scenarios are designed and implemented to increase learner’s knowledge, self-confidence, and satisfaction in performing clinical and nonclinical skills. Our standardized patients receive specialized training to portray a patient, family member, or others, simulate symptoms or real-world problems and provide real-time feedback to learners. Learners are immersed in safe learning spaces to make mistakes, receive feedback on their performance, and practice the knowledge and skills gained in our simulation centers.
Contact Program Manager
Application forms and interest meetings for the SP Program will be posted at a later date. In the
meantime, feel free to reach out to the Program Manager.
Standardized Patient Program Manager
Melisa Smasal
Standardized Patient Program Manager – All Campuses
Email: melisa.smasal@tamu.edu
Bryan-College Station
8447 John Sharp Pkwy, Suite 2006D
MS 1705
Bryan, TX 77807-3260
Phone: 979.436.0160
Fax: 979.436.0169
simcenter@tamu.edu
Round Rock
3950 North AW Grimes, S403
Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: 512.341.4951
Fax: 512.341.4215
simcenter@tamu.edu
Houston CLRC
1020 W. Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713.677.8353
simcenter@tamu.edu
Dallas CLRC
BUMC, 2 West Truett RM 200
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas TX 75246
Phone: 214.370-7600
simcenter@tamu.edu
Fort Worth
Telesimulation
801 Cherry Street, Suite 850Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817.508-6618
telesim@tamu.edu
McAllen
TAMU Health-Nursing Education & Research Bldg
6200 Tres Lagos BlvdMcAllen, TX 78504
simcenter@tamu.edu