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Managing Dying

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 …

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Clinical Reasoning

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.

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Teaching Hospitals

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.

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Racism in Medical Education

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 …

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Introducing: Cambridge University Medical Education Group Series 2

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.

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CUMEG podcast Episode 7 - Dr Jonathan Fuld- Student Electives Program

Student Electives Programme

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 …

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CUMEG podcast Episode 6 - Dr Elizabeth Fistein - Teaching Medical Ethics and Law

Teaching Medical Ethics and Law

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 …

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Teaching Palliative Care

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 …

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Student and Clinician Welfare Systems

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 …

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CUMEG podcast Episode 4 - Dr Rikka Hofmann - Improvements through research and education

Improvements Through Research and Evaluation

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.

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