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ASME ASM Aberdeen
Professor Peter Johnston was one of the plenary speakers at the ASME ASM which was held in Aberdeen at the beginning of July. This was one of the new sections of the conference, entitled, A Conversation with a Local ………… Dr Kim Walker, Senior Lecturer in CHERI interviewed him where...
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Dr Kim Walker receives the NHS Education for Scotland Research in Medical Education Award
Professor Rona Patey nominated Dr Kim Walker for the award in recognition of her leadership and sustained service to medical education research in Scotland and beyond.
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Promotion for Katie Gibson Smith
In the annual round of staff promotions, Katie Gibson Smith has been promoted to a more senior level research fellow.
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SMERC receives the Institutional Commitment to Scholarship Award
CHERI is delighted to announce that SMERC has been awarded the Institutional Commitment to Scholarship Award (ICSA) by the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME). The award is presented to ASME members for exceptional commitment to ‘Advancing Scholarship in Medical Education’, including translation of medical education evidence into...
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Researchers suggest new ways to improve wellbeing of NHS doctors
An interactive app, rest and relaxation spaces, and informal, in-person psychological support are among new ways that have been suggested to ease the stress associated with the Covid-19 pandemic on doctors and trainee medics.
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Katie appointed as Young Academy Scotland member
Katie was recently successful in her application for membership of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS). YAS received 112 applications for membership. Applications were subject to scoring by RSE Fellows and YAS members, followed by a selection process involving two selection committees, composed of YAS members, RSE Fellows and...
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Katie obtains Chartered Psychologist status with British Psychological Society
Katie has been successfully elected as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society based on her research and publications related to psychology.
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CHERI COVID-19 CSO Grant Success
Kim, Peter and Katie along with colleagues from University of St Andrews, University of Dundee, University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh have been successful in their submission to CSO for a project entitled 'To develop evidence-based interventions to support doctors’ well-being and promote resilience during COVID-19 related transitions (and...
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PgCert Clinical Education receives re-accreditation from Academy of Medical Educators
The PgCert Clinical Education (more information) has received re-accrediation from the Academy of Medical Educators. Congratulations to Dr Eve Stubbing and the rest of the team!
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Kim awarded SMERC large grant for post-doctoral student to research faculty development
Congratulations to Kim who has been awarded a Scottish Medical Education Research Consortium large grant for a post-doctoral student for one year researching 'An activity theory exploration of faculty development in three Scottish Medical Schools'.