The Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) will support the delivery of medical education across anatomy, clinical and communication skills, and other teaching sessions such as PBLs and TBLs.

Anatomy Teaching

With guidance and support, act as an Anatomy Tutor within the Anatomy Centre, supporting the Anatomy Lead in delivering clinically oriented anatomy teaching.
Teach using cadavers, prosections, anatomical models, and digital anatomy resources to facilitate student understanding of human anatomy.
Supervise and assist students in anatomy practicals and dissection sessions, ensuring they develop a strong foundation in anatomical knowledge.

Clinical and Communication Skills Teaching

Provide clinical skills teaching across all levels of the MBBS course, covering topics such as examination skills, procedural skills, communication skills, and simulation-based learning (SIM).
Work with simulated patients and healthy volunteers to help students develop essential patient-centered communication and clinical examination skills.
Support students in preparing for OSCEs and other practical assessments, running revision sessions and mock exams where necessary.

Problem-Based and Case-Based Learning

Facilitate Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Case-Based Learning (CBL), and Team-Based Learning (TBL) sessions (full training will be provided).
Guide students through clinical scenarios, encouraging critical thinking, teamwork, and independent learning.
Provide structured feedback to enhance students’ clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Lectures and Curriculum Support

Clinical teaching fellows will be given the opportunity to deliver some lectures in their chosen fields of expertise or interest.
Work closely with academic, technical, and administrative staff to ensure the quality and smooth delivery of the undergraduate medical curriculum.
Support curriculum development, review, and enhancement, ensuring that teaching aligns with current best practices in medical education.

Assessment and Feedback

Contribute to assessment question writing, and standard setting for both formative and summative assessments.
Participate in the marking of assessments, including written exams, OSCEs, and practical anatomy assessments.
Provide constructive feedback to students to support their academic and professional development.

Student Support and Learning Facilitation

Act as a mentor and advisor to students, offering academic guidance and pastoral support where needed.
Help students develop self-directed learning skills and professional attributes essential for their future careers.

Professional Development and Research

Engage in faculty development programs and training to enhance teaching skills and stay current with advancements in medical education.
Participate in educational research, quality improvement projects, or curriculum innovation initiatives.

Collaboration and Leadership

Work collaboratively with faculty members, course leads, and student representatives to enhance the medical education experience.
Engage with Student Voice Committees (SVC) and other student feedback mechanisms to address concerns and improve the learning environment.
Contribute to a positive and supportive educational culture, fostering a strong sense of professional identity among students.

Clinical Teaching Fellow

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