Kerry McGee and returning guest & Jenna Rossman our here this episode to take us through another Workshop episode featuring - * drumroll * SP Encounters! Through a roleplay SP Encounter, Katie guides us through a thorough breakdown of what an average* Student/SP Encounter looks like and discuss the importance of “neutralizing answers” and best practices to transition a case to an encounter that best enhances the learning experience. *yes, there are no ‘average’ encounters ;) Kerry McGee is the Artistic Director at We Happy Few (WHF), an ensemble-based classical theatre company in Washington DC, and the Creative Director of a brand new company: The Literary Adventure Society (LAS).  LAS creates immersive audio mysteries that consist of a fully produced audio play and physical clues mailed straight to your home. Kerry has adapted several Sherlock Holmes mysteries and has given Catherine Louisa Pirkis' forgotten female detective, Loveday Brooke, a new theatrical life with brand new adaptations for LAS. Kerry has directed numerous productions for WHF including Elizibeth Inchbald's neglected masterpiece Lovers' Vows and a rousing production of Treasure Island that performed across DC in backyards, bars, and art galleries. Kerry received her MFA in Theatre Pedagogy from VCU, and has put her pedagogy degree to good use as a Standardized Patient Trainer and Instructor, and Physical Examination Teaching Associate for both George Washington University and Georgetown University. Her work with the medical students includes teaching specialized interview and general physical exam skills. Jenna Rossman (she/her) is so excited to be back on the podcast! Jenna is an actor currently based in Washington, DC. Most recently, she was on set filming an indie drama, Small Animals, written and directed by Gary Parker and recently starred in an MFA student short film, Betty’s Bubbles. In addition to her on-camera work, Jenna has worked at a variety of theatres including The Kennedy Center, Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, Baltimore Center Stage, Rep Stage and Rorschach Theatre. Jenna still can’t believe she found her dream day job working as a Standardized Patient and Physical Exam Teaching Associate at multiple medical schools throughout the DMV. A big thanks to Katie and Catherine for creating an incredible podcast that uplifts this important work! Upcoming: “The Boundary: A Life and Death Experience” – an immersive production with Submersive Productions (Fall 2023). Check out and support We Happy Few’s Kickstarter for Literary Adventure Society: Immersive Audio Experiences project - a classic mystery audio play productions with tactile physical components that arrive at your door. Take your place in every story! Also upcoming from we Happy Few is SEX MONSTER a cabaret at Big Bear Cafe, 7pm on Aug 25. Find Tickers and info HERE Jenna will be performing in The Boundary: A Life and Death Experience with Submersive Productions, September 1st through October 15th, on Fridays and Saturdays. Get Tickets  HERE Jenna will also be performing in a staged reading of a new play called Garbage People written by Michael Perrie Jr. on Saturday, September 23rd at Chesapeake Arts Center in Columbia, MD Instagram | @casio_dreams @jenarousity Find The Standardized Patients Podcast at: Instagram | @standardizedpatientspodcast TikTok | @standardizedpatientspod