A1

A1: Normalising research in the patient journey: the role of medical students and trainees?

Session objectives:
• Consider the advantages of a medical workforce engaged in delivering clinical research? (and disadvantages of the converse scenario)
• Consider how we can better support medical students and doctors in clinical training programmes to participate in, and understand research?
• Hear student/postgraduate trainee experiences of research. Consider if access to participation in research is equitable across the UK?

Session summary:
Research plays a central role in developing better doctors, improving hospitals and delivering high-quality patient care. Many barriers remain in relation to doctors’ participation and patient accessibility. Through a panel discussion we will explore the role, value and challenges to supporting student and trainee doctors’ engagement in research.

Session hosted by:
General Medical Council

Session theme:
Educational research and scholarship

Target audience group:
Undergraduates
Postgraduates
Academics
Researchers
Policy Makers

Target care sector:
Secondary care and mental health