University of Otago

Actors/Simulated Patient Agency Service

The University is seeking to engage with experienced agencies who are capable of supplying actors/simulated patients to facilitate simulation-based education and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for our medical programs. This support is required across multiple departments and campuses, including those in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington.

We are looking to partner with a panel of agencies which can streamline resource management and reduce administrative burden for departments.

We are seeking to engage suppliers that:
• Can provide trained simulated patients for various medical scenarios, including but not limited to history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and patient counselling.
• Are able to recruit a diverse pool of simulated patients/actors representing various demographics, including age, gender, ethnicity, to ensure realism and inclusivity in scenarios.
• Can demonstrate experience in relevant service area.
• Can offer flexibility to accommodate changes in scheduling or scenario requirements as needed.
• Can provide a competitive pricing model.