The Academy of Medical Educators academic meeting
Improving clinical care through better education and training
The Academy of Medical Educators aims to improve patient care by providing leadership, promoting standards and supporting all those involved in the broad discipline of medical education, through all stages of their careers.
The Academy is the standard setting body for medical educators in the UK. Its Professional Standards define the level of competence that medical educators should achieve at each point in their careers. The Standards provide a recognised framework for professionals to demonstrate expertise in medical education through accred...
Source: MEDEV Events - February 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
Examining the Evidence, Transition from Student to Practitioner
ASME is holding a series of workshops under the umbrella title of "Examining the Evidence". The aim of these events is to provide a forum where senior medical school faculty, the regulatory bodies, medical education providers and policy makers can meet with international experts to discuss and debate current issues of critical importance in medical education. The format of these events is specifically designed to allow participants the maximum opportunity to discuss issues and share challenges. The first of these symposia, held in December 2010 focussed on the use of National Licensing Examinations for students graduating ...
Source: MEDEV Events - January 30, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
Academic study skills in the 21st Century: "looking forward to the future"
OverviewThis conference will focus on the recent growth in the provision of Academic and Study Skills within the Higher Education sector and explore innovative ways to build upon this growth in the future. It should appeal to all those in the Higher Education sector working with Academic Study Skills and be an opportunity to establish a network. The conference will be held in the English language and entry is free.Proposal SubmissionsAll and any topics relating to Academic Study Skills are welcome for proposals. Suggested subjects could include (but are not limited to):Third-space Professionalism and Academic Study SkillsD...
Source: MEDEV Events - January 27, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
FDIA 2013: 5th symposium on future directions in information access
The objectives are:
• To provide an accessible forum for new researchers to discuss their research and projects.
• To help foster formative and tentative research ideas.
• To encourage discussion and successful progression.
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Source: MEDEV Events - January 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
University of Oxford: effective online tutoring
There are currently only 4 places remaining on this course.
About the Course:
This online course provides prospective online tutors with an opportunity to develop the skills and experience they need to teach effectively online.
Focused specifically on teaching, rather than on designing or developing online courses, this course will introduce you to the role of the online tutor through selected reading, group discussions, the use of synchronous online teaching tools, role-playing, case studies and other activities.
The target audience for the course is:
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Source: MEDEV Events - January 8, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
University of the District of Columbia and the National Human Genome Research Institute Genomics Course
Designed to foster an understanding of the various genome sequencing projects and their implications for health, research and society, the course prepares students for an advanced knowledge of genomics, its interdisciplinary nature and its role in personalized medicine. Subject matter for each individual lecture is conceptualized, developed and presented by UDC and NHGRI staff. (Source: NHGRI Educational Programs)
Source: NHGRI Educational Programs - July 23, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events
