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Using outlandish and humorous analogies for teaching Physiology in First-Year Medical School

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Polly is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. Teaching complex subjects like physiology in the first year of medical school presents significant challenges. 1, 2019, p. Polly Hashmi Dr Polly Hashmi is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. Holyoak, and B. 1, 2007, pp.

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A student partnership project to enhance curriculum development in medical education

Teaching Matters Online Learning

We identified space in the year 1 curriculum that would allow for a formal teaching and learning opportunity on physical activity for health. We recruited six medical students via an announcement on Learn. Jan 24, 2019

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GenZ+GenAI: A whole new world and not a brand new world

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Acknowledgement:Jinging Wang Jingjing Wang is a final year medical student at the University of Edinburgh with an intercalated degree in BMedSci (Hons) Surgical Sciences with elective in Inflammation and Tissue Repair. She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a keen interest in both teaching and art.

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The octopus in the string bag: Why regulations based on undergraduate, on-campus students don’t work for online PGT in healthcare

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Postgraduate study is common amongst healthcare professionals (HCP’s) where additional study is undertaken either for professional advancement, interest or to meet the requirements of regulators, such as the General Medical Council. Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Jun 4, 2019

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Welcome to the October issue of Teaching Matters: Research-led teaching and learning

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Related Teaching Matters posts to read: Exploring research-led teaching at senate , by Dr Amy Burge Research-led teaching and learning: In search of meaning , by Dr Medhat Khattar Social Science in Medical Education: Reflections on research led teaching , by Dr Jeni Harden. Oct 3, 2019 References Trowler, P. & & Wareham, T.

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Lecture Recording: What does research say about its effect on attendance?

Teaching Matters Online Learning

With the University rolling out lecture recording equipment in 400 rooms by 2019, many may be concerned about how this will affect lecture attendance. Medical Student Attendance at Non-compulsory Lectures: Do Electronic Course Materials Matter? Medical Teacher , 30 (6), 630–632. Billings-Gagliardi, S., & Mazor, K.

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Life Design: Connecting students to their future

Teaching Matters Student Employment

She has a PhD in life sciences and worked in medical research for a number of years. She has almost 20 years of experience leading and developing work on careers and employability in higher education. . “Workforce of the Future: The Competing Forces Shaping 2030” [link] UKES (2014). link] Valentine, R., Stringer H.,