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In our final episode of the series, Dr Robert Brodrick explains the complex process of creating a multimedia simulation training tool for end-of-life care and how the use of these tools’ benefits both the students and the university. If listeners are interested in gaining access to this tool, please email us at: info@cumeg.cam.ac.uk. Keep an …
In this podcast, we welcome back Mark Lillicrap. Mark discuses taught processes behind clinical reasoning and the impact of clinical experience in cementing the frameworks for medical students. Mark explains the application of learned theory to real life patients and how students practice this skill within the teaching hospital.
Director of Studies for Clinical Medical Students, Ruchi Sinnatamby enlightens us as to how Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust coordinate time and resources for student placements from the University of Cambridge Medical School. Ruchi explains the use of funding and tariffs as well as the quality assurance for training delivered to students.
In our latest episode, Paul Wilkinson, Clinical Dean at the University of Cambridge highlights the importance of mental health and how to approach and support those around us that may be struggling. Paul discusses the devastating effects of suicidal thought processes. With this in mind, some listeners may find this destressing and listen discretion is …
Racism remains a pervasive issue in society, infiltrating most sectors; including education. This article delves into the presence of racism in medical education, shedding light on the challenges faced by minority students, faculty, and staff. As the medical field strives for inclusivity and equality, it is crucial to address the systemic barriers that perpetuate discrimination …
Join us for Series 2! Head of Cambridge University Medical Education Group (CUMEG), Cheryl France, will be interviewing world-leading academics and physicians from the University of Cambridge, focusing on contemporary themes in medical education.
In the last of this series, our host, Cheryl France, chats with Dr Jonathan Fuld about the student elective component of medical education. This will include opportunities our medical students may engage in, as well as encouraging students to come to Cambridge. In addition, we will hear more about the medical students from Kharkiv National …
On today’s episode, Dr Elizabeth Fistein provides insight on the intersection between ethics, law and clinical medicine. As the lead for the Professional Responsibilities Curriculum at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine and a Medical Member of the First Tier Tribunal, Elizabeth occupies a unique position as both a medical doctor and a …
Our host, Cheryl France, speaks with Dr Anna Spathis about palliative care. This episode, explores the sensitivity of talking about end of life and how we prepare medical students and patients during this difficult time. We explore different approaches to care and how they are helpful during this stage of life. Please note, this episode …
Students and medical professionals require additional support from time to time. Long shifts, experiencing traumatic events in the workplace and staff shortages, further exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis, have meant more staff and students are finding the workplace stressful. How can we best support students and medical professionals? Student Support Support and welfare provision is …
Dr Riikka Hofmann discusses the importance of evaluating health preprogrammes. In addition, she reviews some of the pitfalls in organisational change and how you can engage your workforce to embrace the change.
How can we ensure medical students are fit for the future? The information medical students need to learn is vast and curriculum overload has been an issue since medicine was first taught. There have been huge advances in diagnostics, imaging, and therapeutics, which has been accelerated in some areas with the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Simulation …
In our latest episode, we will be speaking to Dr Roger Petter, Deputy Lead for Student Welfare at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. Roger will be speaking with us about the impact of covid on health professionals and the Doctors For Doctors service at Addenbrooke’s hospital, which provides welfare and support to …
Are you interested in learning more about how to provide support to clinical students? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Fiona Cooke, Sub-Dean for Student Welfare at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. Fiona will be talking us through the various support mechanisms in place at the University of Cambridge for …
For the first episode of the podcast series, our host, Cheryl France, will be joined by Dr Diana Wood, Emeritus Clinical Dean of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. Diana will be providing an overview of the series, as well as discussing her thoughts on the future of medical education.
Join us for a new podcast from Cambridge University Medical Education Group (CUMEG), hosted by Cheryl France, Head of CUMEG. Cheryl will be interviewing world-leading academics and physicians from the University of Cambridge, focusing on contemporary themes in medical education.
Newly-published evidence suggests that the simulation-based learning interventions on which trainee healthcare professionals often rely to develop important, non-technical skills are being inadequately evaluated before they are potentially put to use. The research, by a team at the University of Cambridge, says that there is an urgent need to improve the evaluative framework which underpins …
