Hybrid SP Program Director - Medical Education & Simulation

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standardized Patient (SP) Program Director at UCLA Health provides strategic and operational leadership for the SP program within the UCLA Simulation Center. Standardized Patients are essential for medical education, representing patients in trainee interactions and supporting curriculum development.

The Director oversees SP program operations, including budget, scheduling, and curriculum; leads SP educators and actors; and collaborates with faculty and education leadership to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Minimum five years of related experience or training.
• Program administration experience in medical education preferred.
• Leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the SP program.
• Oversee SP program operations, staff, and standardized patients.
• Collaborate with faculty and education leadership to develop and evaluate SP-based programs.
• Manage budget, scheduling, and curriculum for SP education.

Skills

Leadership

Program administration

Communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Film production knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

SimCapture

Job description

The Standardized Patient (SP) Program Director at UCLA Health provides strategic and operational leadership for the SP program within the UCLA Simulation Center. Standardized Patients are essential for medical education, representing patients in trainee interactions and supporting curriculum development.

The Director oversees SP program operations, including budget, scheduling, and curriculum; leads SP educators and actors; and collaborates with faculty and education leadership to deliver