Implementation of standardized patient program using local resources in Avalon School of Medicine

ABSTRACT

Introduction: the standardized Patient Program [SPP] is a standard educational training method which provides the preclinical students a better clinical foundation by linking the realm of clinical medicine to basic sciences. It incorporates a modern simulation technique and enhances the ability of the students wherein they can practice, apply and learn the basics of patient encounter. The main objective of this study was to analyze the implementation and efficiency of the SPP in Avalon University School of Medicine [AUSOM]