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Designed primarily for clinical educators, academic staff and healthcare professionals, the podcasts provide an accessible way to share knowledge, experience and good practice across the North of Scotland.
Each episode features discussions with clinicians, educators, students and healthcare leaders, exploring topics that are relevant to undergraduate medical education, clinical teaching and professional development. Rather than focusing solely on educational theory, the podcasts highlight real experiences from those involved in delivering and supporting medical education across NHS Grampian and the University's partner health boards.
The series covers a broad range of themes, including teaching in clinical environments, student learning, curriculum delivery, assessment, feedback, educational leadership, faculty development, career pathways and innovations in healthcare education. Episodes also showcase the diverse settings in which Aberdeen medical students learn, from tertiary hospitals to rural, remote and island placements, reflecting the distinctive nature of medical education in the North of Scotland.
Whether listeners are experienced educators looking to develop their teaching practice, clinicians new to undergraduate education, or students interested in understanding the wider educational landscape, the podcast collection offers practical insights, shared experiences and expert perspectives. New episodes are added regularly, ensuring the platform continues to provide relevant and up-to-date content that supports excellence in teaching and learning across the region.
What is Case Based Learning (CBL), how to implement it, and how is it done at the University of Aberdeen?
In this podcast we are discussing with Alison Jack, lead for Year 1 of the MBChB Curriculum at the University of Aberdeen, what her role means to students and medical educators.
An interview with Dr Colin Lumsden, Lead for MBChB at the University of Aberdeen
In this podcast we are discussing what the role of simulation is in medical education and in the delivery of the MBChB Curriculum at the University of Aberdeen. We are joined by Dr Jerry Morse, lead for Clinical Simulation and the lead for Year 3.
A practical exploration of how AI can support medical educators by enhancing teaching, reducing workload, and preparing students for ethical, digitally enabled clinical practice in the NHS.
A thoughtful discussion on leadership, collaboration, and innovation in medical education, focused on preparing students and educators to thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.
Years 4 and 5 complete the journey from student to doctor, combining supervised responsibility, simulation, and supportive clinical teaching to prepare graduates for real-world NHS practice.
An insight into how Aberdeen’s clinical educator team supports students and clinicians to create welcoming, flexible, and effective placements across all years of medical training.
In this episode, Kim Walker speaks with Vidya, a fifth-year medical student, and Dr Daniela, consultant in sexual health and HIV medicine, about why gender-inclusive language is increasingly important in healthcare and medical education.
Dr Kim Walker is joined by Clinical Teaching Fellows Elizabeth Faulkner and Chiyokoma Kabaso to discuss the development of Aberdeen’s new Clinical Educator Handbook, a practical resource designed to support clinicians involved in undergraduate...