Case Study: University of Liverpool, School of Medicine

Case Study: University of Liverpool School of Medicine Peel Roleplay has provided turnkey Role Actor services to the University of Liverpool (UoL) School of Medicine since 2015, and after a competitive tender process in late 2023, we are pleased to have again been awarded the contract for a further three years with the option to […]

LivDocSim – Preparation for Practice

For the past few years, Peel Roleplay have been pleased to support LivDocSim by providing Simulated Patients to support the week-long teaching of simulated clinical practice, virtual reality and workshops to prepare students for Foundation Training. This large-scale, intensive teaching experience is an important part of the course for all Year 5 Student Doctors at […]

The COVID 19 Pandemic – Going Online

Almost exactly one year ago, in what feels like another world, we wouldn’t have dreamt that the majority of the Simulated Patient sessions we’d be facilitating would be online. Yet, that’s now the case, and at the 1 year anniversary of ‘Going Online’ it felt like a moment to reflect and look back. Partnerships are tested […]

Integrate Simulation-based Learning into your Programme

September is a busy time here at Peel Roleplay, as we get ready for the next academic year, working with our clients to prepare and train our Simulated Patients (SPs) for medical students’ communication skills learning. For many years, roleplay, simulation and theatre-based learning techniques have been used as a training methodology to allow practitioners to build skills, […]

A Documentary About Simulated Patients Wins ‘Best Short’ at DOC NYC

‘Bedside Manner’ is a short documentary directed by Corinne May Botz which focuses on Simulated Patients (SPs) and their interactions with clinicians. The film explores empathy and medical relationships through the practice of using actors to assist in the communication skills training of student doctors.Artist and Filmmaker, Corinne May Botz, gained special access to clinical skills centres throughout […]