Educator Support Resources
Both the Medical Education Directorate and the University of Edinburgh offer a range of resources to support you in your role as an educator. We are looking to expand the resources that are available going forward. If there is something that you think could help you be more effective as an educator, please let us know by emailing loth.meducators@nhs.scot
Types of support resource
Resources can be categorised into:
Information about the University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Programme
Suggested activities for medical students
EDI Aware: Self-Assessment Tools for Teaching (separate page)
Education for Sustainable Healthcare Resources (separate page)
Information about the University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Programme
In the documents below you will find:
‘How Medical Students Can Help on Clinical Attachments’ Poster – This poster outlines the level of supervision medical students in years 4, 5 and 6 require for a range of skills they may perform on placement.
·Quick guides to what to expect of Y4 and Y6 students, what they need to learn and what they need to achieve on placement
A template sign-off sheet for students to tick off as they achieve their outcomes for placement. This can be edited for use in your own clinical area.
Suggested activities for medical students
In the documents below you will find:
A template poster outlining the learning opportunities available on a ward. This can be adapted for your clinical area.
Ten interactive long cases for self-directed learning on common general and acute medical conditions that have been designed for medical students to work through while on clinical placement. A disclaimer that medicine evolves rapidly, and although the principles within these cases will remain valid, they may not contain the most up to date guidelines and protocols. The most up to date guidance should be accessed via your local intranet site.
