Meducate Academy’s Busy Summer: Preparing for the New Academic Year

Director of training Bob Spour teaching Physician Associates at The University of Chester

Meducate Academy’s summer season is a hive of activity, focused on preparing for the upcoming academic year. The team is busy refining courses and materials to deliver top-notch medical education. Intensive teaching sessions for Physician Associate programs at Chester University and collaborations with Pharmacy students at The University of Birmingham have been completed recently. New partnerships, including with Cliniskills and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, enhance our impact, offering clinical education to students from Aston University and the University of Birmingham. Additionally, we are preparing for The Pharmacy Show at the NEC in October, where we will showcase our expertise in consultation and clinical skills through interactive workshops. Meducate Academy is gearing up for a dynamic year ahead, committed to innovation and excellence in medical education.

Meducate Academy’s summer season isn’t just about kicking back and taking it easy. While the usual hustle and bustle of students may quiet down, behind the scenes, our team is ramping up efforts to ensure we’re ready to deliver high-quality medical education when the new term rolls around.

Teaching and Preparations in Full Swing

Despite the quieter halls, Meducate Academy is abuzz with activity. Our dedicated team is hard at work, fine-tuning our courses and preparing materials for the upcoming academic year. Sessions are still underway, particularly focused on training Physician Associates and Medical Students and preparing for the unique challenges that lie ahead.

Recently, we wrapped up intensive teaching sessions for Physician Associate programs at Chester University and partnered with Pharmacy students at The University of Birmingham, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills needed in their respective fields.

Senior ACE Gregg is teaching and demonstrating the correct way to palpate lymph nodes to a group of pharmacists for our partner's Cliniskills.

Forging New Alliances and Celebrating Success Stories

Summer presents the perfect opportunity for us to expand our horizons and build new partnerships. This year has been particularly fruitful, marked by significant collaborations that promise to elevate Meducate Academy’s impact on medical education.

Among our most exciting new partnerships is with Cliniskills, a respected group of healthcare professionals and educators specializing in healthcare training. Their expertise in patient care and healthcare education aligns perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive and impactful medical education. We’re thrilled to join forces with Cliniskills as Associate Clinical Educators and Medical Role-players, contributing to their mission of advancing healthcare through targeted development programs.

Additionally, we are honoured to announce our collaboration with The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, where we will be involved in supplying Associate Clinical Educators for the teaching sessions for medical students from Aston University and the University of Birmingham. These sessions, focusing on Musculoskeletal (MSK) examinations, will be conducted twice weekly throughout the academic terms. This partnership signifies a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering high-quality medical education in collaboration with esteemed healthcare institutions. More Information will follow once we start the sessions in August 2024.

The clinical team and the finest members of Meducate Academy at the University of Chester

Spotlight on Consultation and Clinical Skills Workshops

As if our partnerships weren’t exciting enough, we’re also gearing up for another round at The Pharmacy Show at the NEC in October. This prestigious event provides us with an invaluable platform to showcase our expertise in consultation and clinical skills through interactive workshops. It’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with a diverse audience of healthcare professionals, sharing insights and innovations that define Meducate Academy’s approach to medical education.

Looking Forward

With so much happening behind the scenes during what might appear to be a quiet summer break, Meducate Academy is poised for an exciting year ahead. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as we continue to innovate and excel in medical education through high-fidelity simulation.

Contact Meducate Academy today to take your training programs to the next level.

For an informal chat please get in touch with me: bobspour@meducateacademy.com or on 07870 611850

Empowering Medical Education: Meducate Academy’s 2023 Achievements

Celebrating a dynamic year marked by unprecedented success for Meducate Academy, our journey unfolds with dedicated professionals actively sharing expertise with diverse students, from Physician Associates to Pharmacists. At the heart of our triumphs lies The Pharmacy Show, a pinnacle event in the pharmaceutical landscape, propelling us to be educational partners once again in 2024. Our impactful Consultation and Clinical Skills Workshops, collaborations with esteemed institutions, and a partnership with Cliniskills underscore our commitment to upskilling Pharmacists. As we bid farewell to 2023, stay tuned for undisclosed projects set to revolutionize Pharmacy in 2024. Join us on this empowering journey, and let’s make 2024 another year of triumph and excellence in medical education. Read on…

It has been an exceptionally dynamic period for Meducate Academy, marking our busiest year to date. The thriving momentum is not only a cause for celebration within the company but also for the dedicated professionals collaborating with us. Over the past months, our experts have been actively sharing their wealth of knowledge with a diverse group of students, ranging from Physician Associates, Nurses, and Medical Students to recently added Pharmacists.

In the context of our recent endeavours, it is noteworthy to highlight the resounding success we experienced at The Pharmacy Show held at the NEC. The positive response was so overwhelming that we have been invited to be educational partners once again in 2024, with an even larger venue for our Practical, Clinical, and Consultation Forum. This time, the forum unfolded in a 30-seater theatre space right in the heart of the NEC, as captured in the attached video.

Meducate Academy Teaching at The Pharmacy Show 2023 at the NEC BirminghamThe Pharmacy Show, held at the NEC Birmingham is a hallmark event in the pharmaceutical landscape and has become a resounding success for us, prompting our invitation to serve as educational partners once again in 2024. The overwhelming response has necessitated a move to an even grander venue to accommodate our expanding Practical, Clinical, and Consultation Forum.

In the previous edition, our Forum unfolded within the dynamic ambience of a 30-seater theatre nestled at the heart of the NEC, as vividly captured in the attached video. The success of this endeavour has propelled us to secure an even larger space for the upcoming event, ensuring an immersive and enriching experience for all participants.

Speaking of success, our significant achievements at The Pharmacy Show underscore its position as the UK’s foremost provider of education and communication for community pharmacists. Boasting a legacy of over 40 years, The Pharmacy Show is synonymous with industry excellence and is celebrated for its influential publications such as Pharmacy Magazine, Training Matters, P3Pharmacy, Independent Community Pharmacists, and Counterintelligence Plus.

Notably, The Pharmacy Show extends its reach into the digital realm through The Pharmacy Network (TPN), a robust platform with a staggering 100,000 registered individuals. Participating in this show is not just a presence; it is a testament to the honour bestowed upon us as contributors to a community that values knowledge dissemination and professional development. As we gear up for the 2024 edition, the prospect of engaging with a broader audience and contributing to the growth of the pharmaceutical landscape fills us with anticipation and pride.

Our Consultation and Clinical Skills Workshops garnered immense interest, with some sessions even selling out. The feedback received from participants was outstanding, leading to invitations to conduct workshops at the BPSA Eastern Region conference at Nottingham University, where student feedback was similarly commendable.

A notable attendee at The Pharmacy Show was Ruth Edwards, the Head of the Pharmacy School, with whom we have established a working relationship at Wolverhampton University School of Pharmacy. This collaboration extends to assisting in their Undergraduate program and contributing to their OSCEs in the upcoming year.

Our involvement in Clinical and Consultation skills training aligns with the recent government directive mandating the upskilling of Pharmacists from 2024 onward. This initiative has already commenced at the University of Birmingham and Wolverhampton University, and we are enthusiastic about sustaining these relationships into the future.

A significant project on our agenda involves a partnership with Cliniskills, providing Clinical Examination Skills Training for Community Pharmacists. This fully funded, free-to-access resource, tailored for community pharmacists, aims to enhance their ability to assess patients, treat common conditions, and identify high-risk presentations. The positive reception at venues in Birmingham and Bristol has us eagerly anticipating future sessions in Manchester and Slough.

A substantial portion of our work involves collaboration with Physician Associates at Chester University, led by James Ennis. The continuous growth of our relationship with students is a testament to the dedication of the teaching team, which remained unwavering even throughout the challenges posed by the pandemic.

The last Physician Associate cohort at The University of Wolverhampton 2023

While we bid farewell to the PA program at Wolverhampton University, we celebrate the ongoing collaborations with various institutions, leading to new projects and partnerships. Noteworthy among these is our involvement with Dr Gareth Nye at Chester University, who teaches Bio-med students, and our support for the new Medical School at Chester, actively recruiting students for their MBChB course.

Our commitment to supporting diverse medical education extends to specialized areas, such as Obs and Gynae and Male Intimate Examinations. A recent project at Hastings House GP practice showcased our expertise, benefiting Paramedics, Pharmacists, and a Physician Associate keen on keeping their skills up to date.

A special mention goes to University College Birmingham, where we were invited by the Head of School Marina Kendrick to conduct a communication and consultation skills workshop with Undergraduate Nurses. The engaged participation of students made for a memorable and productive day.

As the year draws to a close, we express our gratitude to our dedicated team of ACEs, whose belief and commitment have been instrumental in Meducate Academy’s success. We extend our thanks to the students who have actively contributed to refining our skills and to our valued customers, both new and old.

As we look forward to the new year, we anticipate exciting developments, including undisclosed projects set to impact Pharmacy in 2024. Stay tuned for more information in January 2024, and here’s to another year of success and growth. Wishing you all a Happy New Year, and let’s do it again in 2024!

If you’re a Clinical Lead and wish to discuss working with Meducate Academy Ltd., we would love to give you a demonstration and a workshop at your institution.

Please contact: bobspour@meducateacademy.com or on 07870 611850