The Physical Exam Teaching Associates (PETA) act as:

• individuals trained to teach the techniques of basic physical examination (abdominal, neurology, cardiovascular and pulmonary)
• patient models, providing students the chance to practice exam techniques

The educational benefits for the student include:

• humanizing the patient 
• providing immediate feedback, reassurance and opportunity for experiential learning 
• providing individualized attention and feedback on interpersonal skills, as well as technique 
• giving feedback from the perspective of the patient 
• learning in a safe and relaxed environment 
• training through an open, on demand environment to meet project schedules 
• learning through cost effective training technique

Individuals are carefully recruited and trained. Men and women will be selected with emphasis on the following criteria:

• comfortableness with his/her body 
• comfortableness in discussing and demonstrating his/her own anatomy with others 
• ability to communicate articulately, convey information clearly, and remain professional. 
• sensitivity to instructing medical students on how to perform a physical examination and interact with a patient 
• interest in education and contributing to the development of healthcare professionals
• sophistication in interpersonal skills

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Contact Information

If you are interested in this work or have questions, please contact: 

Rose Zaeske, Program Manager at:
410-614-0847 or rzaeske@jhmi.edu