10: So, How Can I Get Involved with Medical Education as a Student? 
 
Facilitators
Emily Bate, Devendra Rajwani, Duncan Still - TASME Committee 
 
 
Workshop Description   
Medical education is a growing field with many opportunities for student involvement.  These areas are not always easily identifiable to those new to medical education. This session aims to highlight the variety of opportunities available for medical students to get involved with medical education.The workshop will begin by considering ‘what is medical education?’This will be followed by brief talks from; a medical student, Academic Foundation year doctor and Speciality trainee doctor, all with very different experiences and involvement in medical education.
 
The session will be relaxed with plenty of activities and opportunity for discussion and questions. It is hoped that this workshop will help delegates to identify the various opportunities available and the importance of the portfolio to demonstrate their experiences in medical education and development as an educator.

 
 
Workshop Objective
Knowledge:
  • To become aware of; what Medical Education entails, the various routes into and within Medical Education including academic posts, and the various research opportunities available as a medical student.
Attitudes:

  • To inform medical students of the various opportunities available that are not confined to the grounds of an academic post. These include the various teaching opportunities available and how to become involved in medical education in their own local institution.
Skills:

  • The group based discussion will encourage delegates to reflect on their experiences to date and develop ideas to enhance their involvement within medical education. In addition, the importance of maintaining a teaching portfolio will be discussed, along with methods for achieving this.