Developments in Medical
Education
Peter Benning
Associate Director of Medical Education
What is Teaching Hospital Status?
• A status conferred on a hospital trust by the
senate of a University in recognition of a
substantial commitment to teaching its
medical students.
University V Teaching Status
• Teaching Hospital acknowledges:
– Teaching
– Assessment
– Pastoral and Welfare Support
• University Hospital acknowledges:
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As teaching Hospital plus:
Joint academic appointments
Shared research agenda
On site laboratories
High value research (£)
Benefits to the Trust
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Defines standards of care & teaching at the highest level.
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Commitment to training the next generation of doctors.
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Attractive high calibre applicants for clinical appointments
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Increase in research potential
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Opportunities for joint academic posts with the University.
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Opportunities for aligning research projects with the University.
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Raises the Trust to same level as neighbouring trusts.
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Step towards ‘University Status’
Criteria Part 1
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Numbers – a minimum of 1000 student weeks.
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At least one other health professional from the University.
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Library, IT, internet access
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Accommodation, common room, on call rooms
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Tutorial facilities.
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Supervisors
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Assessors
Criteria Part 2
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Clinical Sub Dean
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Evaluation mechanisms
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Responsiveness to problems/criticism
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Collaboration in curriculum development
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Ability to deliver curriculum
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Support staff – administration
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Teachers – Medical and others
BFW Hospitals
Human Resources
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Clinical Sub Dean – Prof Gulati
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Clinical Leads – PBL assessment, Yr 4, Yr 5.
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Specialty Leads - ……
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Educational Supervisors
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Undergraduate Coordinator
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Midwifery Educators
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Paediatric Educator
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Pay Bill - £513K
(£560K in 2010/11)
Facilities
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First class on site accommodation
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Wi-Fi in accommodation & Education Centre
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Upgrade Library & Education Centre
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24/7 Library Access
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Clinical Skills Laboratory
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Near Patient teaching facilities
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Investment - £1.5 M
(£790K in 2010/11)
Process
• Submission of evidence.
• Letter of Conferment.
• Identify “Teaching” in trust title.
• Public consultation.
• Legalities around constitutional change.
• Demonstrate due process to monitor.
• Announce new name.
Future
• Work towards University status
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Governor appointment
Consolidate Year 4 and Year 5 delivery
Evaluate and develop the “Student Experience”
Joint academic appointments
Align research portfolio with University
Develop research facilities
Increase status within the University