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  • Episode 16 - Bridging Gaps: Education, Belonging, and the Future of LEDs at Leicester
    May 14 2025

    In this episode of the Faculty Focus podcast, Dr Aleem Ahmed (Consultant in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine but also Clinical Tutor for Locally Employed Doctors) and I discuss the support offered to Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).


    We explore the various titles of these doctors, the development of the ClinicalFellowship Programme, and the unique challenges faced by International MedicalGraduates (IMGs). Aleem highlights the support structures in place for LEDs, the benefits they bring to the Trust, and future initiatives aimed at enhancing their training and integration into the NHS.


    Useful contacts mentioned in the discussion:

    LED/Trust Grade mailbox: trustgradedoctors@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

    Aleem: aleem.ahmed@uhl-tr.nhs.uk(can supply Padlet link)

    Muhammad: muhammad.jassat@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

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    YouTube: @UHLClinEd

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  • Episode 15 - AMEE 2024: AI, Adaptive Expertise & Floating Down the Rhine!
    Mar 17 2025
    In this episode, Andy and Hussein debrief the AMEE 2024 conference held in Switzerland. They discuss the use of AI in medical education, the concept of adaptive expertise, and the importance of struggle in learning. They also highlight the need for collaboration in faculty development and offer tips for attending.Takeaways• AI is being used in medical education for content creation, question generation, and assisting with diagnosis and decision-making.• Adaptive expertise, which involves both procedural and conceptual knowledge, is crucial in complex and unpredictable healthcare environments.• Struggle and productive failure are valuable in the learning process and creating a safe environment for learners to explore difficult and complex situations is important.• When attending conferences, it is important to plan ahead, have backup sessions, and take breaks to process information. Networking and using conference apps can enhance the conference experience.• Abstract submissions for AMEE typically open early in the year - around February.Further readingAdaptive ExpertiseBereiter & Scardamalia (1993):“Eventually they will quit being novices, without our having to do anything about it. The important question is what they will become. Will they become experts in their lines of work or will they swell the ranks of incompetent or mediocre functionaries?” Hatano, G., & Inagaki, K. (1986). Two courses of expertise.Steenhof, N., Woods, N.N., Van Gerven, P.W.M. et al. Productive failure as an instructional approach to promote future learning. Adv in Health Sci Educ 24, 739–749 (2019). [Link]Jennifer Klasen et al. (2019). ‘Whatever you cut, I can fix it’: clinical supervisors’ interviewaccounts of allowing trainee failure while guarding patient safety. [Link 1, Link 2]Woods, N., Steenhof, N., Kaushal, A., & Mylopoulos, M. (2018) Twelve tips for designing curricula that support the development of adaptive expertise. Medical Teacher,40, 850-654.When I say … adaptive expertise. (2017). Medical Education., 51(7), 685-686.Pusic, M.V., Hall, E., Billings, H. et al. (2022) Educating for adaptive expertise: case examples along the medical education continuum. Adv in Health Sci Educ 27, 1383-1400.Woods, N. Mylopoulos, M, Nutik, M., Freeman, R. Defining the specialist generalist. Canadian Family Physician May 2021, 67(5) 321-322.Mylopoulos M, Borschel DT, O'Brien T, Martimianakis S, Woods NN. (2017). Exploring Integration in Action: Competencies as Building Blocks of Expertise. Acad Med. Dec; 92(12):1794-1799.Mylopoulos M, Kulasegaram K, Woods NN. (2018). Developing the experts we need: Fostering adaptive expertise through education. Eval Clin Pract. Jun; 24(3):674-677. [Link]Gamborg ML, Jensen RD, Musaeus P, Mylopoulos M. (2022). Balancing closure and discovery: adaptive expertise in the workplace. Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract. Dec;27(5):1317-1330. [Link]Incorporating into clinical teaching:Productive struggle• What if…?• What does this tell you?• What else could it be?Metacognitive instruction• If you feel uncomfortable with this decision, you should…• It is important to see how… before we do…• Thinking aloudOrientation to novel content• Did you look at…?• Did you ask about…?• Did you notice if…?Conceptual understanding• A patient with these symptoms is always a sign of… because…• It is normal/not normal for this kind of patient, because…AI in clinical reasoningHenk Schmitt, Silvia Mamede. (2022). Improving diagnostic decision support through deliberate reflection: a proposal. Diagnosis (Berl). Aug 25;10(1):38-42. [Link]Faculty DevelopmentBaker, Letal. The ties that bind: a network approach to creating a programme in facultydevelopment (Medical Teacher, 2010) [Link]Steinert Y, Mann KV. Faculty development: principles and practices. J Vet Med Educ. 2006Fall;33(3):317-24. [Link]Twitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughesYouTube: @UHLClinEdEmail: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
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  • Episode 14 - The Evolution of GP Training Programmes
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode of the Faculty of Focus podcast, I speak with Laura Taylor, the GP Clinical Tutor at UHL, aboutthe evolving landscape of GP training, particularly in a hospital environment. We discuss the structure of GP training, the role and benefits of GP residents in secondary care, and the importance of tailored supervision and support for these trainees. Laura emphasises the collaborative nature of training and the resources available for GP residents to enhance their learning experience and support for clinical supervisors.


    Royal College of General Practitioners curriculum and topic guides can be found here:

    https://www.rcgp.org.uk/mrcgp-exams/gp-curriculum/17-document-version

    Contact Laura via the hospital email address book to request access for UHL tailored versions of these on herPadlet.

    Twitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughes
    YouTube: @UHLClinEd
    Email: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk



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  • Episode 13 - How the GMC Survey Shapes Medical Training
    Oct 11 2024

    Episode Recorded: 2nd August 2024

    We chat with Joanne, Head of Medical Education Management at UHL, about:

    • 🩺 How the survey captures crucial feedback from doctors in training
    • 🛡️ How urgent safety concerns are addressed swiftly
    • 🔍 The importance of using these results to improve training environments
    • 📊 What goes into analysing this massive dataset, and how leaders like Kirtley sift through the results to inform real change!

    Read the GMC’s summary report here andaccess the tool here.As Joanne mentions in the show, take the 6 minutes to watch to the reportingtool guide video as this year sees a new reporting tool being used.

    Twitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughesYouTube: @UHLClinEdEmail: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

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  • Episode 12 - Advancements in Theatre Team Training at UHL
    Sep 18 2024

    Faculty Focus aims to showcase education work being done in UHL by inviting people to talk about projects they are doing in the Trust.

    In this episode we speak with Dr Tom Walters, Anaesthetic Registrar and Educational Fellow, about an interesting project that he’s been working on to improve MDT training in theatres.

    Flashcard training is an initiative advocated by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and further information can be found here.

    If you know of people undertaking education projects where you work, then please do get in touch and we can get them on to showcase their work too.


    Learn more about flash card team training by visiting the the RCoA patient safety flashcards page here: Flash card team training | The Royal College of Anaesthetists (rcoa.ac.uk)

    Twitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughesYouTube: @UHLClinEdEmail: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

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  • Episode 11 - Supporting Neurodiversity in Medicine
    May 24 2024
    In this podcast I talk to Dr Harj Kaul, one of UHL’s Occupational Health Consultants. Dr Kaul has aparticular interest in neurodiversity and advises regional and national bodieson how to identify and support those with neurodivergent abilities.In this fascinating discussion we learn about the range of conditions within this field and howthey can manifest in healthcare. It becomes apparent how the demands oftraining in medicine can affect individuals, the coping strategies they employand how important that the support offered is tailored to the individual.It’s one of our longer pods but I think you will agree it’s worth it!Further reading:Neurodiversity in medical education: How can we improve postgraduate learning for neurodiverse doctors? (Medical Teacher, March 2022)Embracing Neurodiversity in our Healthcare Educators (AoME webinar,April 2023)Neurodiversity and specific learning difficulties in training and the workforce: why to theymatter? (RCPath, Oct 2022)RCoA Podcast (May 2022)Doctors Describing Neurodiversity JourneyMy ADHD journey (rcgp.org.uk)https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/doctor-can-autistic-doctorSurgeon with DyslexiaFinding My Way-videoAccessing Disability Support - A Toolkit for Health Professionals and Learners | D&A | Diversity and AbilityPrioritisation e.g. pareto principlehttps://www.bma.org.uk/events/self-management-and-prioritisation-April2024Habit 3: Put First Things First® | FranklinCoveyhttps://www.simplypsychology.org/pareto-principle.htmlTime Management Is About More Than Life Hacks (hbr.org)M365 ToolsM365-use-voice-typing-to-talk-instead-of-type-on-your-pcMicrosoft 365Overview - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/microsoft-365?activetab=pivot_1%3aprimaryr2Data skills for the NHS - Microsoft UKTime management ideasTime management for ADHD mindTime Management Strategies | Cook Counselling Center | Virginia Tech (vt.edu)Stephen Covey's Time Management Matrix (humanskills.blog)Organisational skillsMagic To Do - Goblin ToolsStructured - Daily PlannerADHD: Harnessingthe Power of Technology & Apps | One Mind PsyberGuideWhat IT related ideas will help my dyslexia?http://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/info-and-support/articles?field_age_group_tid=14http://addressingdyslexia.org/literacy-support-softwareHow can digital technology help people with dyslexia? | AbilityNetCoaching:Either via medical directors’ office ( UHL) or PSW viaHealth Education England ( NHSE-WTE @ East Midlands) or as belowCoaching andMentoring Hub : NHS Leadership AcademyNHS England » Looking after you: free confidential coaching and support for the primary careworkforceGeneric digital tools- most are free.Resources | D&A | Diversity and AbilitySelf-Guided-personal wellbeing guidance- AI chatbot via Amica Counselling service @UHLProgrammes -SilverCloud (silvercloudhealth.com)OVERVIEW -help guides.Treatment for AdultADHD - HelpGuide.orgAdult Autism: Learn the Signs and How to Live with a Diagnosis (helpguide.org)Spotlight dyslexia and dyspraxia e-bookTwitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughesYouTube: @UHLClinEdEmail: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
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  • Episode 10 - FHEA Application
    Mar 13 2024

    “HEA Fellowship is an international recognition of a commitment to professionalism in teaching and learning in higher education and demonstrates that your practice is aligned with the…” Professional Standards Framework (PSF) [ref]In this episode I interview Pip Divall (DCE teaching faculty and UHL clinical librarian) about the FHEA application process: what it is, why bother and what’s involved.Links mentioned in the conversation are listed below:HEA Standards Framework (PSF) There is a tool on the Advanced HE website which can help you find out which is the level most suited for you.Application is via Advance HEAn alternative but similar recognition of teaching is the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME) - often mentioned at instructor courses (e.g. GIC) and other trainer CPD (e.g. royal college delivered courses).

    Twitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughesYouTube: @UHLClinEdEmail: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

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  • Episode 9 - Widening Participation
    Feb 26 2024

    Widening Participation PodcastWith Andrew Hughes and Monika KaushikIn this episode I speak to Miss Monika Kaushik, Consultant Breast Surgeon and Clinical Tutor, about the Widening Participation Programme we have in Leicester. She describes why it’s important, how she got involved, how it’s delivered and next steps.Widening Participation is about helping a broader range of school leavers consider a career in medicine, particularly those without some of the advantages typically seen amongst the medical student/doctor community. If you would like further information, or want to help support the programme then you can contact Monika via her UHL email: monika.kaushik@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.As mentioned in the pod, Leicester Medical School interviews (MMIs) are currently underway (through to the end of February) and they are always looking for help running these (both online and in person formats). Email medoffice@leicester.ac.uk to get involved.If you’re pondering the question: “I have a family/friend who’s son/daughter would like to do some work experience, do we offer that at UHL?” …then unfortunately we don’t currently have a formal system in place but it may be possible within your own department after liaising with the Head of Service and your CMG HR leads to ensure it’s done correctly.

    Twitter: @UHL_ClinEd @DrAHughesYouTube: @UHLClinEdEmail: facultyfocuspodcast@uhl-tr.nhs.uk


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