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APEX 7: Pushing the boundaries of Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In this extra post, Colette Revadillo, David Geddes, and Anya Tan showcase APEX 7, an upcoming student-led medical research expedition to Bolivia that seeks to advance the field of high-altitude medicine. What makes APEX truly exceptional is its commitment to student leadership.

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APEX 7: Pushing the boundaries of Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Part of the apex6 expedition at the summit of Huayna Potosi (6088m) – Image Credit David Geddes In this extra post, Colette Revadillo, David Geddes, and Anya Tan showcase APEX 7, an upcoming student-led medical research expedition to Bolivia that seeks to advance the field of high-altitude medicine.

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The APEX 5 Expedition: The Peak of Altitude Research

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

CC0 Q: What do a laboratory at 4700m, 34 Edinburgh students, and a bulldozer have in common? A: The APEX 5 high altitude medical research expedition, which gave its student volunteers and organisers a unique and unforgettable learning experience. For its six medical student organisers, APEX 5 provided a steep learning curve.

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APEX6: Student-led learning in the Andes

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In this post, Isla Petrie, a senior student at the Medical School, reflects on an exciting student-led research expedition in the mountains of South America, organised through Student Partnership Agreement funding. ISLA Petrie Isla Petrie is a 5 th year medical student at The University of Edinburgh.

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Steps to success: Connecting careers to student support

Teaching Matters Student Employment

The advent of the new student support model offered an opportunity to draw a clear link between the Careers Service and student support, making the implicit, explicit. This is now available for staff and can typically be used in Semester 1: Step Forwards (for Masters students) [link] References O, Flavahan. 29 June 2001.

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Small College America – Profile: Hendrix College

Edu Alliance Journal

Its 175-acre campus has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884 and is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, student engagement, and commitment to innovation. Approximately 75% of graduates who apply to medical or dental school are accepted, and the law school acceptance rate is 78%. Dr. Karen K.