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- How we encourage career development in all grades of doctor and dentist
- Medical education leadership development
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- Patient needs, service requirements and training – are they all the same?
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- Supporting every doctor and dentist to be the best they can be
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Background In a world where healthcare systems are under relentless pressure, the need for a globally sustainable workforce has never been more urgent. Every unnecessary referral to secondary care stretches resources and delays treatment for patients …
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Background HEIW’s Faculty Team Appraisal process supports high quality postgraduate medical education within NHS Wales Local Education Providers. This structured, annual appraisal evaluates the performance of Faculty Teams, including Faculty Leads, P …
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This session explores the critical role of reflection, regular feedback, and supportive learning environments within learning programmes. It examines how social learning and strong mentor relationships can contribute to enhanced performance, well-bei …
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A pioneering support model for doctors in training. Participants will explore structured pathways, supervisor training, and reflective practices designed to mitigate trauma, foster learning, and sustain wellbeing in the aftermath of patient deaths—pa …
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Recurring EDI-related offences undermine workplace culture and staff experience in healthcare. Traditional interventions have limited impact. Our pilot introduces EDI Simulation as a novel approach to address such behaviours. We present its theory, m …
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The UK Foundation Programme started in August 2005. In this session, past and present senior UKFPO team members will discuss how the Foundation Programme came about, how it has evolved, lessons learnt from 20 years of Foundation Programme training an …
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Traditionally training for NHS workforce has occurred on NHS sites. Increasingly NHS patients are seen in private, independent and charitable organisations. Training therefore needs to adapt; move to settings where patients are seen to enable curricu …
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We’re sharing a novel VCE placement model, utilising technology to live-stream GP consultations to undergraduate learners. VCE addresses placement pressures, reduces carbon footprint, supports international accessibility, aligning with the NHS LTWP & …
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What do we mean by engagement? How do we improve it in the NHS? Using our pyramid model, we will discuss the varied approaches we have taken to engagement, including the use of media. We will focus on how these apply to learners and educators and pro …
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An interactive session showcasing the design, development & initial evaluation of Farming Minds: Agricultural Wellbeing Awareness through Virtual Reality, a project aiming to enhance healthcare professionals’ understanding & management of suicide ris …
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Uncover the critical link between healthcare worker fatigue, poor sleep, medical errors and patient safety. Gain evidence-based strategies (CBTi principles, lifestyle, workplace solutions) to combat sleep deprivation, reduce risks and enhance well-be …
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The proposed session will present a cross-sectional overview of curated innovative models of education exemplars. It will critically examine the balanced need for disseminating evidence-based approaches with spread and adoption of innovation, underpi …
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A case-study-based workshop to discuss challenges faced by doctors and students with long-term and new-onset medical conditions or neurodivergence diagnoses, reasonable adjustments and strategies to foster inclusion and accessibility in clinical and …
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Since 2022, medical students at GKT School of Medical Education have attended an Open AA meeting as part of the psychiatry curriculum, universally received as amongst the most impactful experiences in medical school. In this session we will facilitat …
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Programme evaluation is a key leadership skill that drives educational excellence. This workshop explores robust methods beyond surveys to help educators design meaningful evaluations. Through interactive group work, attendees will gain confidence in …
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Background: Medical student empathy often declines through medical school. This study aims to evaluate student empathy levels and satisfaction with a novel empathy-focused longitudinal theme delivered to students in all five years of a UK medical sch …
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Background: Emergency Medicine (EM) training faces challenges for curriculum-aligned education due to unpredictable clinical demands and limited shop floor teaching opportunities. Junior doctors experience fragmented learning during busy shifts, crea …
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Preparing for the Applied Knowledge Test with Progress Testing – expectations and experiences of medical students Introduction In 2024, the first medical students in the UK sat the General Medical Council‘s (GMC) Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). This Na …
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[Marie Curie Hospice, Marsh Lane, Solihull B91 2PQ] Background: All doctors encounter patients requiring palliative care throughout their training. Despite this, undergraduate exposure to palliative care patients and hospice environments is limited ( …
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Introduction: There are 2500 students enrolled in two Medical Universities in Gaza Strip across various stages. Many Hospitals and educational facilities have been either completely destroyed or severely damaged due to the war which would lead to sev …
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Background: The AKT (Applied Knowledge Test) is a computer based exam which poses a significant challenge for IMGs (international medical graduates).(1) Neurodivergence is also recognized as contributing factor for work place challenges impacting tra …
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There is growing awareness that multiprofessional (MP) teamwork underpins delivery of safe and effective patient care. This highlights the need for healthcare professionals to train together beyond undergraduate years. Multiprofessional Foundation Sc …
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Background: Widening participation (WP) aims to improve access to higher education for underrepresented groups at university. Despite increasing efforts, students from WP backgrounds often face unique challenges impacting their academic success and w …
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Background – The Ockenden review of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust maternity services identified poor working relationships and communication skills between healthcare professionals which contributed to adverse obstetric outcomes. A re …
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Background The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) introduced a new curriculum in 2021 which updated requirements for Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) for foundation doctors (FDs). Satisfactory ARCP completion is essential for Genera …
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Background: Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) and Specialty and Specialist (SAS) doctors constitute a significant and essential part of the medical workforce. Despite their vital contributions to patient care, many face barriers to career progression. …
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Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery is an essential component of modern surgical practice. However, current formal laparoscopic skills training is often limited to trainees at the ST3 level and above. This project aimed to address this gap by introduc …
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A case study on how to provide candidates with AI reviewed personalised feedback in a large scale OSCE based examination. Using tablets to record scores and typed feedback based on candidate station performance. The AI was instructed to highlight iss …
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This interactive workshop shares a frontline leadership project on mental wellbeing in primary care.Participants will explore burnout challenges, reflect on lived experiences, and cocreate simple, practical strategies to support team wellbeing.It’s d …
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Background Health literacy gaps in emergency departments (EDs) compromise patient understanding and outcomes, particularly in diverse populations. Existing patient information leaflets at a UK tertiary hospital were found to have high readability gra …
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A review of the reasons why the updated 2025 RCGP curriculum was decolonised, how it was done and what will continue to be done to make it less exclusive and more inclusive.
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This interactive workshop explores how academic medicine training can be realigned to better address population health needs. Drawing on recent reports from across the UK, we will identify practical strategies to create sustainable, equitable and fle …
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This session examines the challenges involved in developing virtual reality simulation videos for the social justice and health equity module of the East of England Enhance programme. It also discusses practical strategies to overcome these challenge …
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In pursuit of training patient-centred champions of mental health, we adopted a new method of experiential learning. We propose a model of medical undergraduate longitudinal placements as an effective and reproducible approach to training students no …
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Background: Newly qualified UK doctors encounter substantial difficulties when working out of hours (OOH), including elevated patient safety risks and minimal senior guidance. Emergency admissions during OOH shifts are linked to increased patient mor …
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The session will present the thematic analysis of research conducted into the experiences of postgraduate doctors, dentists, and public health practitioners in England retuning to training after long-term sickness absence. Key themes identified inclu …
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This symposium shares early findings from the NIHR-funded Partnership for Workforce Sustainability, focused on primary care and maternity services in underserved areas. The panel discusses co-producing workforce solutions, cross-organisational retent …
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Interactive workshop to explore differences in demographics of doctors recruited to Core Medical (2012 – 2018) and Internal Medicine (2019 – 2024) Training and their performance in MRCP(UK) Part 1 examination. This period incorporates COVID-19 pandem …
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Planetary Health education aims to prepare healthcare workers for the health challenges of our changing environment, while practicing healthcare sustainably. As an emerging field, educators often lack knowledge and confidence to teach it. Our worksho …
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Real Voices, Real Impact: Empowering Future Doctors to Break Bad News with Compassion and ConfidenceIn this interactive session, participants will design Breaking Bad News (BBN) stations and engage in a mock scenario. Attendees will gain strategies and frameworks to incorporate BBN simulation into clinical placements, enhancing competence and prepa …
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Our interactive session will show through experiential learning the potential of art to help learners see different perspectives, gain professional insight, develop skills and recognise the importance of social advocacy. We will share our experiences …
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The globally recruited healthcare workforce has diverse cultural preferences in learning, communication, and teamwork. This workshop will discuss the key aspects of intersectionality in a multicultural team and provide the necessary knowledge and ski …
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Background: Specialty Associates (SAs), Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs), and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) form a significant yet often under-recognised segment of the UK medical workforce. These doctors frequently face challenges related to …
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A number of regulatory bodies have called for expansion of medical student places to meet the increasing needs of the NHS. However, training capacity has been questioned, with placements already struggling to balance this with service provision. Inno …
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Background: The integration of the patient voice into health professional education is increasingly recognised as vital for fostering empathy and patient-centred care. Responding to this need, a practical toolkit was developed to enhance early medica …
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Admission to UK medical schools is competitive, and prospective students are challenged to undertake work experience prior to applying, more so, for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and therefore some universities encourage widening participat …
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Background: The NCEPOD End of Life Care Report 2024 suggests palliative and end of life care should be a core competency for all patient-facing healthcare professionals. With an aging population, skills in end of life care are essential but often the …
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Background: In 2024, Medway Hospital’s Acute Medicine department received seven red flags in the GMC National Training Survey, identifying serious concerns across domains including induction, handover, and supervision. Given longstanding challenges h …
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Background Effective communication is vital for delivering safe, patient-centred care and developing a globally competent healthcare workforce. Hall Green Health, a large family practice serving over 31,000 patients, implemented the KAI™ Conversation …
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Background NHSE’s Global Health Volunteer Programme facilitates clinical placements for early-career NHS resident doctors in established link hospitals in Africa. These are done via Out of Programme Experience arrangement, and NHSE reimburses money f …
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Background: Selection is a complex, multi-level, dynamic phenomenon often characterised as a ‘wicked problem’ (see Cleland, Patterson & Hanson 2018). Selection methods used to recruit applicants into specialty training programmes should accurately id …
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Introduction Locally employed doctors (LEDs) form a significant part of the UK medical workforce. Alongside SAS doctors, they represent 24% of the total doctor workforce, with numbers rising substantially from 2019 to 2022. A large proportion of LEDs …
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In this session we will share good practice in supporting neurodivergent doctors in the workplace and with examinations. We will also share examples of good practice in reasonable adjustments from medical royal colleges. Whilst this session will focu …
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The design and evaluation of an innovative blended learning programme: a discussion of the learner-centered curriculum design and improved pass rates compared to regional figures.
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Interactive workshop on successful implementation of sustainable less than full time (LTFT) training promoting patient safety and educational opportunities. Attendees encouraged to discuss local issues and understand how others address these. Relevan …
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The workshop explores creating safe and inclusive NHS workplaces by exploring bullying, harassment, and unconscious bias. Strategies to address these include workplace adjustments, active bystander interventions, and policy frameworks. Emphasis is pl …
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We will illustrate the concept of organisational hybridity & its potential to generate conflicting practices & policies that impede the delivery of clinical education & workforce planning imperatives. Attendees will explore the effects of organizatio …
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Notts Healthcare has a strong track record of involving service users and carers. This workshop will report on an Intellectual Developmental Disability services project which used a coproduction model which worked with learning disabled actors and AI …
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Tomorrow’s doctors must be prepared for a climate and ecological crisis. We are developing a framework to embed sustainability in the curriculum by scoping UK best practice and co-producing learning resources. Empowering future doctors in sustainable …
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We will briefly share findings from our NIHR-funded research "Mapping underdoctored areas: the impact of medical training pathways on NHS workforce distribution and health inequalities" then facilitate an interactive session asking attendees to refle …
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Background An understanding of Human Factors is of undoubted importance in healthcare, where effective communication and teamwork is essential for the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care. Moreover, since 2018, the General Medical Council now …
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In 2022, NHSE commissioned RCPsych to develop and deliver a comprehensive training programme at two levels, to disseminate a broad understanding of autism to a lot of psychiatrists and to confer expertise onto a smaller number. Feedback has been exce …
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Foundation Programme applicants were previously ranked using a situational judgement test and a measure of medical school performance. In 2024, UKFPO moved to a preference informed allocation using computer-generated ranking. In this session, some of …
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Background: Differential Attainment (DA) remains a significant issue in postgraduate medical education, with disparities in exam outcomes and training opportunities influenced by gender, ethnicity, IMG status, and institutional support. Methods: A cr …
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Ever-increasing numbers of doctors undertake posts as medical educators, such as Teaching Fellow posts. This workshop builds on UK-wide research exploring entry-level medical education roles (ELMERs) across NHS and academic institutions, identifying …
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A workshop exploring educational lessons from an employment tribunal case study. Using this as a catalyst, we offer tools to support robust documentation, SMART planning, reliable, and defensible decision-making: empowering educators to lead transpar …
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We will explore the challenges experienced by international medical graduates in the UK. Recognising the value of applying educational theory to practice, this research-based workshop will consider themes presented by international medical graduates …
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As demand grows for AI-enabled care, the NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI offers a case study in how education can meet the evolving needs of both clinicians and the populations they serve to address the shortage of clinicians trained to safely implemen …
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Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) are the fastest-growing cohort in the UK medical workforce, with 36,831 doctors in 2023—an increase of 75% since 2019. In 2023, doctors not in training or on the specialist register made up 26% of the workforce, up fro …
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Background The GMC reported that 52% of doctors joining the UK workforce in 2022 were International Medical Graduates (IMGs).1 A survey of new NIMDTA (Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency) trainees in August 2024 found comparable figur …
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Background: PGDiTs often take time out of training, with health conditions and parental leave being common reasons. The return process can be challenging, particularly for those requiring adjustments due to long-term sickness or disability. Although …
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Background Deeply rooted individual and systemic biases exist within medicine, contributing to significant disparities. Despite this, formal training on biases remains scarce. Addressing the impact of bias requires system-led, ongoing education acros …
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INTRODUCTION: Academic burnout is a prevalent issue among health sciences students, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced academic efficacy. Understanding latent burnout profiles and their associated factors is crucial for desi …
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Background: Attracting, developing, and retaining early-career dentists is critical to the sustainability of the UK dental workforce, yet little is known about their true decision-making drivers. Against a backdrop of workforce shortages, increasing …
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Background Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly advancing, demonstrating strong capabilities in complex reasoning and domain-specific problem-solving. In medicine, their potential to assist clinical decision-making and support medical education i …
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Background NHS dentistry faces major recruitment and retention challenges, especially in rural and underserved areas. Rigid contracts, limited career progression, and geographic isolation undermine workforce stability and threaten service sustainabil …
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In ‘23 The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) shifted the focus of training towards every clinical encounter being a learning opportunity. Historically regional safeguarding training relied on 5 days of intensive academic teaching, …
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Background Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) are a cohort of assessments that involve direct observation in the workplace followed by constructive feedback to support learning. They assess knowledge, skills and behaviour of trainees and give an indi …
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Background In 2012, the General Medical Council introduced the 'Recognising and Approving Trainers Implementation Plan', requiring all educational and clinical supervisors to become 'recognised trainers'. Medical Education (ME) Fellows at EKHUFT deve …
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Short Answer Questions (SAQs) better assess higher-order surgical reasoning and knowledge synthesis compared to multiple-choice formats. Despite the growing adoption of Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) in medical education, its impact on surgical SAQ pre …
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Background: Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs), including Junior Clinical Fellows (JCFs), are now critical to service delivery & of great assistance to support rota’s affected by less than full time trainees. Persistent low scores in the NHS staff surve …
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Background: Simulation-based education is a vital component of medical training, yet its high cognitive, sensory, and emotional demands can present unique barriers for neurodivergent learners. Despite growing attention to equity, diversity, and inclu …
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Background Increased use of educational technologies in training healthcare professionals, in large part accelerated by the pandemic, necessitates the need for robust evidence of its effectiveness. Following a two-year study, NHS England pinpointed …
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Background – NHS workforce recruitment and retention is a longstanding concern in healthcare policy and service delivery. Some areas of the UK struggle to recruit and retain doctors more than others (underdoctored areas). How medical training program …
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In the fast-paced world of medicine, reflective writing can feel like a burdensome, ‘tick-boxing’ exercise. Yet for some it offers a welcome opportunity to stand-back, reflect, and work out what they truly think. Moreover, there is evidence suggestin …
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This symposium explores what wellbeing means to resident doctors and equips attendees with practical approaches to improving staff wellbeing in their workplace. We will review key literature and share the outcomes and impact of our novel ‘Wellbeing f …
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Natural Language Processing, a field of Artificial Intelligence, focuses on analysing spoken language into an objective, standardised, machine-readable scoring system. We present its application during a 6-month mentoring program, ReciProMent, and di …
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In this interactive workshop, we will use a variety of case examples and best practice evidence to discuss how learning environments can be optimised to support the educational needs of neurodivergent doctors, medical students and other healthcare le …
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Evidence suggests we have a long way to go to create the psychological safety needed for all our diverse healthcare learners to thrive. We have developed a new approach which aims to ensure that residents feel safe and supported to raise discriminati …
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This is a summary of the impact of the WM ITAP programme for first year GP registrars. The session explains how this intervention was structured, organised and delivered to over 500 GP registrars in the West Midlands between 2022-2025. The session wi …
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This session explores the practical realities of embedding heutagogy and Education 4.0 in postgraduate training. Using NHS England’s innovative placements as a case study, we’ll reflect on what happens when learners take the lead. We’ll examine outco …
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Background Sexual misconduct in healthcare training environments remains pervasive, harming resident doctors’ wellbeing and undermining medical education. Power imbalances can enable misconduct, while unclear reporting pathways and fear of retaliatio …
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A practical session with an expert panel discussing creation of safer training environments and what to do when significant issues arise. Drawing on real life experience, the session will explore how quality standards can drive cultural change, addre …
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We will present our work on creating innovative educational material; including allyship project, podcasts and an e-learning module to celebrate neurodiversity by promoting understanding and acceptance within educational and workplace settings. The r …
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This workshop offers early-career doctors actionable insights into leadership development, drawing on findings from a pilot study at our institution exploring Clinical Teaching Fellows’ (CTFs) experiences. Participants will explore professional stand …
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This workshop explores creating virtual reality (VR) multiprofessional courses utilising 360 and linear videos, promoting immersive, team-based learning. This approach challenges siloed training, reflecting real clinical complexity and collaboration. …
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This interactive workshop focuses on enhancing cultural safety and inclusivity in learning environments. Drawing on recent work at ARU, it will provide educators with practical strategies to create safe and respectful spaces. Participants will learn …
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Over the last decade, UK medical schools have worked hard to advance fairer access. The Fostering Potential report reflects on progress and looks to the future. This session invites educators to collaborate on a work plan supporting the Fostering Pot …
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Background: The new duties in place since October 2024 on employers to protect their employees from sexual harassment has increased organisation awareness of this important issue. This has already been in the medical consciousness with the female sur …
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OBJECTIVE: The GMC National Training Survey (2024) describes a fall in the number (69% to 63%) of residents being offered leadership training, despite these skills being vital for “sustainability of services and patient care”. Additionally, Locally E …
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Background: Senior medical educators are reaching capacity in supporting a growing number of medical students. Additionally, foundation doctors are required to demonstrate achievement of Foundation Professional Capabilities. A 'near-peer’ psychiatry …
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Introduction There are challenges associated with the availability of Educational and named Clinical Supervisors (CS) for Postgraduate Doctors in Training (PGDiTs). This is likely to increase with NHS England’s (re)distribution and expansion of Train …
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Background The clinical academic workforce is vitally important for the advancement of healthcare, but in the UK, the number of clinical academics’ staff has steadily been declining, and several key groups are under-represented. Early points in the c …
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) currently hosts and employs over 2000 resident doctors, who are trained and supported by over 1200 accredited clinical and educational supervisors, many of whom have extended educational roles. The GMC …
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