[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”White Section – Overview” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][lwp_divi_breadcrumbs home_text=”Patient Partners” font_icon=”5||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_font=”||||||||” global_module=”294″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Overview” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Our Patient Partners are at the heart of medical education at St Andrews, bringing real-life experiences into the classroom. Their insights help shape the next generation of doctors, making a real impact on student learning. But don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2014here\u2019s what our volunteers have to say about their experience with the programme!<\/p>\n
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Becoming a patient partner has proven to be the most rewarding, informative & engaging voluntary role that I\u2019ve ever undertaken.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Since taking up my voluntary patient partner role everything has been wonderful. I\u2019ve met new people, I\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the medical students at history taking session. Everything is well organised and planned by Charlie, our excellent patient co-ordinator. I have enjoyed the well being workshop day and diversity courses organised for the patient partners too.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Connecting with young people and being so impressed with their intelligence and enthusiasm – it is very uplifting.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The most rewarding part of being a patient partner is being in the School of Medicine environment, and enjoying meeting the students, tutors, and other patient partners, while always being made to feel most welcome by our co-ordinator, Charlie.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I feel like I am helping turn a bad thing (chronic illness) into something good by helping educate next generation of medics.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I would unreservedly recommend the programme to them. It adds a whole new, really interesting dimension to life. Patient partners are always made to feel that their input is greatly valued, and that they are making a very special contribution to the medical student’s progress. There’s a tremendous feel-good factor about the whole experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The students are engaging, thoughtful and respectful. The opportunity to share your experiences both positive and negative is not to be missed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It is a privilege to be part of this program and hopefully help students to develop their experience and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#c1c1c1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I absolutely love everything about the patient partner sessions, and always look forward so much to the next one!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” height=”240px” custom_padding=”2px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/patient-partners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/02\/G3.jpeg” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”G3″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_cta _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” min_height=”240px” height=”240px” max_height=”240px” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”” background__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” background_color__hover=”rgba(193,0,252,0.16)” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/patient-partners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/02\/DSC_4333-scaled.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”DSC_4333″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_cta _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” min_height=”240px” height=”240px” max_height=”240px” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”” background__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” background_color__hover=”rgba(193,0,252,0.16)” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/patient-partners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/02\/WR4.jpeg” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”WR4″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_cta _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” min_height=”240px” height=”240px” max_height=”240px” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”” background__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” background_color__hover=”rgba(193,0,252,0.16)” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"