Training Curriculum for Simulated and Standardized Patients: The 16th Medical Simulation Committee of the Japan Society for Medical Educatio / 医学教育

1．The basic training curriculum for simulated and standardized patients （SPs） was provided by the 16th Medical Simulation Committee based upon a nationwide field survey that was conducted by the committee in 2009 and other data.<br>2．The curriculum consists of 3 essential programs: interpersonal communication, medical education involving SPs, and the medical interview.<br>3．The medical interview program was composed of basic issues, comprehension of scenarios, acting role and performance, and feedback and assessment.<br>4．The training facilities or institutions were recommended to properly assess the performance quality of SPs in the educational setting by means of a specific and clearly defined evaluation method.