TASME TiME

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Thomas Bond a flexible portfolio trainee and the host of the MEMCast podcast to learn about this option for a varied career during training. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/doctors-training/flexible-portfolio-training

In this special live episode, recorded at ASME’s 2025 Annual Scholarship Meeting in Edinburgh, we sit down with keynote speakers Prof. Rola Ajjawi, Prof. Margaret Bearman, and Dr. Abigail Konopasky. Together, we explore some of the conference’s most compelling themes — from learner agency and the role of AI in clinical education to the ethical questions these innovations raise. Stay connected with TASME, ASME, and our affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk, and join the conversation on social media @TASME_UK Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Akash Doshi creator and founder of Mind the Bleep, a free online platform dedicated to doctors and healthcare professionals to aid them in managing work-based challenges with ease. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Leah Williams, the Phase One Simulation lead in the School of Medicine at the University of Sunderland. She has created an innovative teaching workshop, SIMLive!, a session that combines simulated medical scenarios with an interactive quiz, and has gone on to publish work exploring barriers to clinical reasoning in high-fidelity simulation. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music Papers and Resources Mentioned: Williams, L. (2024). Exploring medical student perceptions of barriers to clinical reasoning in high-fidelity simulation: a qualitative study. The Clinical Teacher, 21, e13773. https://doi.org/10.1111/tct.13773

In this episode, Mark and Neil are joined by Dr Amie Burbridge to discuss all things clinical reasoning. Dr Amie Burbridge is a Consultant in Acute Medicine at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW). Alongside her clinical role, she is also actively involved in teaching and supporting junior doctors and medical trainees. Dr. Burbridge also hosts the popular podcast "Home of Medicine," which discusses challenging medical cases with a focus on cognitive biases and clinical reasoning. Dr Amie Burbridge on X: @AmieBurbridge Home of Medicine Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F4K22qMBQZPdg4u3lLqgE?si=e9dfba501e634f3c Resources Mentioned: UK Clinical Reasoning in Medical Education Group (CReME) - https://www.creme.org.uk/ Clinical Reasoning Assessment Methods: A Scoping Review and Practical Guidance by Daniel et al. (2019) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30720527/ Common problems: a safe diagnostic strategy by Murtagh (1990) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2346427/ You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music

As part of our work focusing on careers in medical education, we wanted to cover some of the roles in postgraduate clinical education that we may have less awareness of. In this episode, we’re going to find out about the role of a Director of Medical Education (DME) with Dr Jason Hancock who is a consultant psychiatrist and Director of Medical Education, Devon Partnership NHS Trust Hon. Clinical Associate Professor, University of Exeter Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

Many early-career educators seek opportunities to balance a formal, paid teaching role in medical education alongside clinical training—beyond the traditional research-focused ACF pathway or honorary titles that demand personal time. Today, we are joined by three excellent colleagues and fellow TASME committee members to discuss how they manage balancing medical education and clinical duties. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on X and Instagram @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

In this episode we will be discussing the role of patient educators in undergraduate medical education with Jools Symons the Patient & Public Involvement Manager and Communication Skills Lead at the Leeds Institute of Medical Education. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social medical @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

As part of our work focusing on careers in medical education, we wanted to cover some of the roles in postgraduate clinical education that we may have less awareness of. Today, we’re going to find out about the role of a training programme director (TPD) with Dr Dan Fumerage @danfurmedge, who is the regional TPD for Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training in South East London, a Consultant Geriatrician and RCP Censor. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on X and Instagram @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

This month we were joined by Dr Nat Quail. Nat is an ST3 doctor in infectious diseases and microbiology based in the west of Scotland and honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Glasgow. He was also the runner up in TASME’s Teaching Innovation or Excellence (TIE) prize this year for his work on his online simulation around insulin prescribing which was aptly named ‘Sim-sulin’. We spoke to Nat about his project, how he came up with the idea, how he experienced both benefits and challenges of using technology to create his online simulation and what lessons he learnt from this project. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on X and Instagram @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music Papers and Resources Mentioned: https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-023-04231-2 https://twinery.org/

Join the TASME TiME podcast team for a special live episode recorded at ASM 2024! In this episode, we delve into the dynamic field of Medical Education, exploring how you can unlock your potential and thrive in this rewarding career path. We're thrilled to feature an inspiring panel of educators, including @drsarahedwards, @juliaisobela, and @jnix89, who bring diverse perspectives from different stages of their careers. Together, they share their insights from ASM 2024 and discuss their unique journeys into and through medical and clinical education. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on X and Instagram @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music

On Saturday 20th April 2024, TASME held its first in-person conference since the Covid-19 pandemic at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The theme of this conference was ‘Empowering the Next Generation’. In this two-part episode Mark is joined by the two keynote speakers from the TASME conference. In part two, we speak to Professor Rakesh Patel, who is a Professor of Medical Education and Head of MBBS at Queen Mary University of London and an Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at the Royal London Hospital about how we can empower the next generation of healthcare professionals. Prof Patel on X: @rakeshspatel You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music.

On Saturday 20th April 2024, TASME held its first in-person conference since the Covid-19 pandemic at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The theme of this conference was ‘Empowering the Next Generation’. In this two-part episode Mark is joined by the two keynote speakers from the TASME conference. In part one, we speak to Dr Enam Haque, who is a GP and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester as well as being the co-chair of the Medical Schools Council EDI Alliance and the founder of the National Medical Schools Widening Participation Forum, about the role of widening participation and quality, diversity and inclusion in medical education. Dr Haque on X: @enamhaque13 You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music

In this episode, Oliver and Mark are joined by Dr Anna Harvey Bluemel, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Clinical Education Research and an ST1 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We discussed conferences in medical and clinical education and the wider healthcare sector. From funding to finding your feet as a public speaker, we discussed tips to get the most out of your conference experience. More about Anna: https://www.asme.org.uk/spotlight/dr-anna-harvey-bluemel/ Papers Mentioned: Nersesian S, Vitkin N, Grantham S, Bourgaize S. Illustrating your research: design basics for junior clinicians and scientists BMJ 2020; 370 :m2254 doi:10.1136/bmj.m2254 Asif A, Burton O. Comic Sans or common sense? Graphic design for clinical teachers. Clin Teach. 2021; 18: 583–589. https://doi.org/10.1111/tct.13417 You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music

** Content Warning - this episode discusses gender inequality and sexism ** To mark International Women's Day 2024, TASME TiME shines a light on the issue of Gender Inequality & Sexism in Clinical Education. Medicine still grapples with systemic biases that disadvantage women at every level of training from subtle microaggressions to overt harassment, medical students and professionals often face significant hurdles. This episode explores the impact of sexism and misogyny on learners and some of the excellent work being done to tackle this issue. Dr Katy Stevenson was joined by Dr Dasha Ibrahim from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Prof Kate Owen from Warwick Medical School, who work in this area. Papers and Reports Mentioned Ibrahim D, Riley R. Female Medical Students' Experiences of Sexism during Clinical Placements: A Qualitative Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Mar 31;11(7):1002. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11071002. PMID: 37046928; PMCID: PMC10094657. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37046928/ BMA Sexism in Medicine Report 2022 https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/equality-and-diversity-guidance/gender-equality-in-medicine/sexism-in-medicine-report Surviving Healthcare Report https://www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk/surviving-healthcare-report/ Sexual safety in healthcare – organisational charter https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/sexual-safety-in-healthcare-organisational-charter/ 100word project Instagram / x: @100wordproject Support Resources: 1) 24/7 BMA free wellbeing support line, regardless of BMA membership status: 0330 123 1245 (24 hours, 7 days a week) https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/wellbeing-support-services/counselling-and-peer-support-services 2) Mind- mental health charity helpline: 0300 123 3393 (9 am-6 pm, Monday to Friday) https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/ 3) Hollaback: A non-profit organisation to raise awareness about and combat harassment, both online and in-person https://www.ihollaback.org/about/ 4) Everyone’s Invited: Anti-rape movement organisation based in the UK focused on exposing rape culture and providing an anonymous safe space for survivors to share their stories https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/about 5) Surviving in Scrubs www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk

In this episode, we were joined by Dr Neil Thakrar who is the co-lead of TASME awards and an internal medicine trainee in Northampton. We talked about the awards that are available to early career educators from TASME, what the differences are between them and some examples of previous winning projects. More information about TASME Awards: https://www.asme.org.uk/awards/ You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music

In this episode, we were joined by Michael Atkinson, the co-chair of ASME’s Mindfulness in Medical Education special interest group (MiME) and senior lecturer in medical education at the University of Sunderland. We talked about what mindfulness involves and its role within healthcare and medical education. More information about MiME: Mindfulness and other meditative practices are important, evidence-based approaches for maintaining wellbeing, and improving resilience, concentration, awareness and equanimity in many settings including healthcare and education. Mindfulness in Medical Education is a special interest group established to promote scholarship regarding mindfulness in medical education, to discuss and disseminate what might constitute good practice and to enable collaboration and fellowship with other like-minded individuals and groups. MiME’s aim is to raise awareness about the importance of mindfulness in healthcare and healthcare education through discussion, sharing of good practice and collaboration. The SIG also aims to support its members to undertake and disseminate mindfulness and wellbeing-related scholarship. More information about MiME: https://www.asme.org.uk/committees/mime/ You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Polly Simpson and Dr Sam Chumbley to discuss the role of a clinical teaching fellow. We talked about the panel’s experiences of these roles, what they learnt, what they are up to now as well as some tips on how to get the most of out of the role. You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music

In this episode, we were joined by Professor RK (Bob) McKinley, ASME’s director of career groups and Professor of Education in General Practice at Keele University. We talked about mentorship and coaching and how to get the most from these relationships as well as the ASME mentoring programme. You can find out more about TASME, ASME and our many other groups at ASME.org.uk and make sure you follow us on Twitter @TASME_UK Thanks to the Podcast team and wider TASME committee as well as Amlunya, for our theme music Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ASME Mentoing Programme - https://www.asme.org.uk/resources/mentoring/

At ASME's 2023 ASM we had a pleasure of hosting a special live episode of TASME TiME. We were joined by some of the conference plenary speakers to discuss Intersecting Identities and how this fit with the wider conference theme of developing a diverse workforce. We were joined by Professor Vishna Devi V Nadarajah from the International Medical University, Professor Sally Curtis from Southampton Medical School, and Dr Neera Jain from the University of Auckland. For more detailed information about our three panel guests, full biographies can be found on the ASME website event pages for the ASM here: https://www.asme.org.uk/events/asm2023/ The paper mentioned by Dr Jain regarding the work of Dr Kimberlé Crenshaw can be found here: http://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/uclf/vol1989/iss1/8 The paper Dr Jain mentioned regarding the work of Dr Tasha Wyatt can be accessed here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35366113/ An edited transcript of this episode will be available in The Clinical Teacher in the special ASM supplement in Autumn 2023.