Physical Exam Teaching Associate Program (PETA)
The Physical Exam Teaching Associates (PETA):
- are individuals trained to teach the techniques of basic physical examination (abdominal, neurology, cardiovascular and pulmonary)
- act as patient models, providing students the chance to practice exam techniques.
The benefits for the student of this educational model include:
A medical student performing a physical exam. |
- the humanizing of the patient
- patient is providing immediate feedback, reassurance and opportunity for experiential learning
- time for individualized attention and feedback on interpersonal skills as well as technique
- feedback from perspective of the patient
- safe and relaxed environment in which students can learn
- available on demand to meet project schedule
- cost effective
Individuals are carefully recruited and trained. Men and women will be selected with emphasis on the following criteria:
- comfortable with his/her body
- comfortable in discussing and demonstrating his/her own anatomy with others
- able to communicate articulately and to convey information clearly and in a professional manner
- sensitive to instructing medical students on how to perform physical examination and to interact with patient
- interested in education and in contributing to the development of excellent healthcare professionals
- possess sophisticated interpersonal skills
Contact Information
If you are interested in this work or have questions, please contact Rose Zaeske, Program Manager.
410-614-0847
