Lydia Cumley Profile

I specialise in medical roleplay, with extensive experience as a simulated patient for leading universities and hospitals. I have delivered a wide range of scenarios for OSCEs and OSLERs, supported clinical examinations, and facilitated communication skills training in areas including GP, psychiatry, and VLE teaching. My work includes both acting in structured assessments and improvisational roleplay, always focused on realism, consistency, and supporting student learning.

In addition to performance, I am experienced in giving constructive feedback to learners and have taken on leadership responsibilities, such as OSCE lead, where I trained and monitored standardisation among other simulated patients. I have also acted in filmed medical training content for online education.

With strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and adaptability, I bring credibility and authenticity to medical roleplay while ensuring learners feel supported and challenged in equal measure.