Gynecological or Male Urological Teaching Associate (GTA/MUTA)

Program Summary:
The Gynecological or Male Urological Teaching Associate (GTA/MUTA) program aims to improve healthcare outcomes by providing healthcare profession students with a unique opportunity to perform sensitive invasive exams on a live person in confidential and safe learning environments. GTAs and MUTAs receive specialized training to use their bodies as teaching tools to teach communication, empathy, and the techniques of performing urogenital, prostate, breast, and pelvic examinations. This program teaches patient centered care and empowers participants/providers with sessions that build competence and confidence.

Position Summary:
The Gynecological or Male Urological Teaching Associate (GTA/MUTA) is an integral member of the clinical training team, dedicated to educating healthcare learners on performing sensitive, patient-centered genital, pelvic, and/or urological examinations. Using their own body as a teaching model in accordance with ASPE’s Standards of Practice, GTAs/MUTAs foster a safe, respectful, and learner-centered environment that integrates clinical, communication, and trauma-informed care skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Teach, demonstrate, and guide learners through comprehensive, standardized physical exam techniques for gynecological and/or urological examinations using their own body as the model.
• Create an inclusive and emotionally safe learning environment, focusing on respect, communication skills, and professional boundaries.
• Provide accurate, constructive, and immediate feedback to learners regarding examination technique, interpersonal communication, and professionalism.
• Model exemplary patient-provider interactions and advocate for trauma-informed, patient-centered care throughout the teaching session.
• Support the educational program through participation in training, feedback sessions, and continuous quality improvement, reflecting ASPE’s principles of reflection and professional development.
• Maintain standards of privacy, confidentiality, and dignity for both the associate and participants in all teaching interactions.
• Document participation and report any concerns or incidents in accordance with institutional protocols.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to upholding ASPE’s Standards of Practice, including safety, respect, professionalism, confidentiality, and reflective practice.
• Comfort and ability to serve as a model for gynecological and/or male urological exams in a clinical teaching setting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster learner-centered education and provide nonjudgmental, supportive feedback.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, personal safety, and professionalism during all interactions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and discretion.
• Prior experience as a teaching associate or standardized patient is valuable but not required; comprehensive training is provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to undergo repeated gynecological or urological examinations within a single teaching session.
• Ability to sit, stand, or lie on an examination table as needed.

Work Schedule & Compensation:

• Flexible, part-time scheduling.
• Competitive hourly rate of $80 per hour, commensurate with role complexity.

Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. All applications are confidential. Candidates selected will receive training and ongoing support consistent with ASPE best practices.

About the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center

The Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at Texas A&M University is dedicated to advancing healthcare education through innovative simulation-based practices. Seeking accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, our center collaborates with faculty, learners, and community partners to deliver evidence-based, high-fidelity simulation experiences that improve patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Note: This position description is informed by the ASPE Standards of Practice (SOP) and SSH guidelines for simulation-based education, ensuring alignment with best practices in healthcare simulation. For more information on ASPE SOP, visit www.aspeducators.org. For SSH standards, visit www.ssih.org.