HPEU Seminar series

To bring together academics and practitioners interested in all thing’s health professions education, the HPEU has put together an exciting series showcasing excellent medical education research from within the medical school as well as external guest speakers. Within the sessions they will focus on either 1) topic, 2) methods or 3) practical implications. Or a mixture of all three.

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Topics, speakers and dates:

08.09.21: Professional identity within longitudinal integrated clerkships - Dr Megan Brown (HYMS)

13.10.21: Doctors’ occupational stress and wellbeing - Dr Asta Medisauskaite (UCL)

10.11.21: Widening participation and gateway programmes - Dr Angelique Duenas (HYMS)

08.12.21: Nonmedical prescribing programmes - Usmaan Omer (HYMS/University of Manchester)

12.01.22 Realist synthesis methodology - Dr Millie Kehoe (HYMS)

09.02.22: Meta-analysis and empathy - Dr Costas Fragkos (UCL)

Abstract:

In this talk, Costas will discuss how meta-analysis and systematic review can help to provide consolidating answers with regards to definitions of empathy currently in use, development of a theory of empathy (e.g. what precedes empathy, what follows empathy development), and ultimately relevant policy and education implications.

09.03.22 : Technology enhanced learning - Dr Lauren Clunie (HYMS)

13.04.22: Undertaking difficult interviews in qualitative research - Dr Abisola Balogun-Katung (HYMS)

Abstract:

Qualitative interviews on sensitive topics or issues can be difficult for both the researcher and participant as they elicit powerful emotional responses that can evoke sadness, embarrassment, fear, and anxiety. However, when conducted effectively their benefits can far outweigh any potential risks of harm. Furthermore, they give an opportunity to explore and gain in-depth understandings of the worldviews of participants. Drawing from research experiences, this practical talk, will provide strategies and insight into conducting effective qualitative interviews on sensitive issues, and with populations that may be considered vulnerable. After the talk, attendants will have an understanding of conducting sensitive interviews and/or having ‘difficult’ conversations with vulnerable individuals and be able to apply this knowledge to a range of situations.

Second Weds of the month at 2pm.

Presentation for 30 mins, followed by 10 mins Q&A

Certificates of participation available on request