Applying for a clinical education fellowship? Nick Smith draws on his experience of shortlisting and interviewing to explain how to demonstrate meaningful teaching experience, match an application to the person specification and prepare a convincing interview and teaching session.
So you’d like to be a clinical education fellow? Read More
Iain and Simon revisit June and July 2020, covering RECOVERY results, a follow-up conversation with Roberto Cosentini and the HALT-IT trial. The episode also draws together trauma papers, haloperidol for headaches and St Emlyn’s teaching resources.
Podcast – June and July 2020 Monthly Round Up Read More
Could the computers already in an emergency department become a teaching resource? This practical guide explains how to use desktop backgrounds for short learning points and safety messages, while reflecting on a study that encouraged informal discussion without demonstrating better test scores.
Some Background Learning – a simple way to add education to your ED Read More
How can graphics help staff absorb unfamiliar procedures during a crisis? Nick Smith explains visual communication and cognitive load, sharing a clinical procedures guide, icons and practical design ideas developed for redeployed and newly qualified doctors during the first COVID-19 wave.
Daddy, what did you do in the COVID War? Read More
In a family edition of the podcast recorded on 22 March 2020, Iain Beardsell answers his children’s questions about coronavirus. A snapshot of the uncertainties families faced at the start of the pandemic, with advice reflecting that recording date.
COVID-19 Children’s Q&A Read More
How can teaching fit into a busy emergency department? Simon Carley’s 2018 RSM presentation explores ways to make learning part of clinical work, including Post-it pearls, tailored FOAMed resources and structured hot debriefs. The emphasis is on preparation and practical approaches that need little time or money.
Teaching and Learning in Stretched environments. RSM 2018. St Emlyn’s Read More
Why do clinical stories help learning stick? Simon Carley explores narrative learning in emergency medicine, from patient perspectives and the hidden curriculum to digital teaching. He considers confidentiality, the risks of reinforcing professional stereotypes and practical ways to build purposeful stories around evidence and learning goals.
Using narrative learning and story telling in Emergency Medicine. St Emlyn’s Read More
Natalie May rounds up apps discussed in the technology session at EMSA 2018. The selection spans clinical reference, simulation, ultrasound, professional learning and everyday organisation, with examples of how speakers used these tools in practice. It offers a snapshot of their digital toolkit at the time.
Top Apps at #EMSA18 St Emlyn’s Read More
