# Medical Skills Centre & Standardized Patient Program
**Source**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/instructional-resources/medical-skills-centre
**Parent**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/
#### Standardized Patient Program
[Learn more](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/instructional-resources/medical-skills-centre/standardized-patient-program)
#### Medical Skills Centre
[Learn more](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/instructional-resources/medical-skills-centre/med-skills)
#### Contact Us
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## Education & Examination
The**Standardized Patient (SP) Program** is the core of the **Medical Skills Centre****(MSC).** SPs are individuals who portray patients in education and exam settings. MSC staff train and prepare SPs for medical simulations within the controlled environment provided by the MSC. It's interesting, challenging and important part-time work.
The**MSC i**s a specialized facility providing **SPs**and Instructional Resources for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Cumming School of Medicine. It also hosts affiliated outside users for all levels of courses and examinations. Our team can help facilitate your event with experience and expertise in utilizing the centre to its fullest potential.