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    • This course will start with an overview of the current educational and political drivers impacting on medical education and an account of its regulation in the UK. The course will then progress in more detail through sections on Curriculum Planning, Teaching and Learning (Practice and Theory), Assessment and finally Evaluation.

      Medical Education research literature will be highlighted wherever possible throughout and it is hoped that students will have the opportunity to plan and undertake their own teaching. Students will also deliver two first year tutorials during the course.

      Course Coordinators:

      Ashley Meldrum ashley.meldrum@abdn.ac.uk

  • What skills does this course develop?

      • Students will develop their writing and critical skills in relation to understanding medical education
      • Students will gain an understanding of the underpinning theories of learning in relation to medical education
      • Students will appreciate the principles underlying the design and delivery of the medical curriculum
      • Students will learn about key teaching skills, put these into practice and reflect on the experience for the future
      • Students will consider what their own teaching philosophy is and why.

  • What will the timetable be like?

    • There will be 3 tutorials per week, each lasting 2 hours.  

      It is expected students' private study will be approximately 10 hours per week.

  • How will I be assessed?

    • There are two written summative assessments for this course and an oral presentation

      Oral Presentation 20%

      Reflective report (1000 words) 20%

      Review a topical area of medical education of their choice (3000 words) 60%.

  • What did previous students think about this course?

    • "I thought the face to face teaching sessions were the best part, I really enjoyed the environment which was open to chatting and learning from each other. I thought the staff teaching us were really enthusiastic which made everything more enjoyable"

      "It was very relevant to the medical degree and gave very valuable insight into how the medical school is run. I really appreciated the opportunity to practice my presenting skills and teaching the first years was really enjoyable."

      "Thank you everyone for your efforts, taking part in this SSC has confirmed my intention to get more involved with Medical Education in future!"

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  • Where can I get more information?

    • Contact the course coordinator or SSC coordinator Ashley Meldrum (20-21) and look at pdf course guide below

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