Faculty Development & Medical Education

Teaching medical students is rewarding, but knowing where to find the right information and support isn't always straightforward. In this episode, 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 medical e...

In this episode, Kim Walker speaks with Vidyut, a fifth-year medical student, and Dr Brawley, a consultant in sexual health and HIV medicine, about the importance of gender-inclusive language in healthcare. They discuss how small changes in communication can improve patient trust and access to care, particularly for LGBTQ+ communities, and why building confidence in inclusive communication is an i...

In this episode, we dive into the fast-evolving world of AI and its growing impact on medical education. Join clinical educators and digital leads from the NHS and Aberdeen Medical School as they unpack how AI, from diagnostic tools to ChatGPT, is reshaping teaching, learning, and the future of clinical practice. Whether you're a curious educator, a sceptical clinician, or a digital native student...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of medical student placements with Kim Walker, Ashley Meldrum, and Moraig Gordon from the University of Aberdeen. From first years finding their feet to senior students embedded in clinical teams, placements are critical—but they can be overwhelming, both for students and for busy NHS staff. Kim, Ashley, and Moraig explain how their team bridges the gap, of...

What does it take to turn medical students into doctors? In this episode, Dr Kim Walker is joined by Dr Craig Brown (Deputy Year 5 Lead and Simulation Lead) and Dr Owen Dempsey (Year 5 Lead and CBL Lead) to unpack what learning looks like in the final stages of Aberdeen’s MBChB programme. They discuss the role of year 5 as a true "apprenticeship year," how simulation helps develop clinical reasoni...

What does the journey from first-year lectures to third-year clinical placements look like - and what role do clinical educators play along the way? In this episode, Dr Kim Walker speaks with Dr Alison Jack (Year 1 Lead), Dr Pietro Marini (Year 2 Lead), and Dr Jerry Morse (Year 3 Lead and Simulation Educator) to unpack how the early years of Aberdeen’s MBChB programme prepare students for senior c...

What does it take to lead a top-ranking medical programme in a time of enormous change? In this episode, Dr Kim Walker is joined by Dr. Wendy Watson (MBChB Programme Lead) and Professor Colin Lumsden (Director of the Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences) to explore how leadership, innovation, and teamwork are shaping the future of medical education at Aberdeen. From adapting t...

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.

What is Case Based Learning (CBL), how to implement it, and how is it done at the University of Aberdeen?

What does professionalism mean to educators and students in medical education and how is it achieved 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