Cambridge University Medical Education Group
University of Cambridge
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 …
A trial in which trainee teachers who were being taught to identify pupils with potential learning difficulties had their work ‘marked’ by artificial intelligence has found the approach significantly improved their reasoning. “It is possible that AI could provide an extra level of individualised feedback to help [teachers] develop these essential competencies” Riikka Hofmann The …
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 …
