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Centre for Medical Education
The University of Winchester has expertise in, and
is engaged in a range of activity within and around,
medical education. The Centre was established on
30th September 2015, evolving from a Medical
Education Cluster. The Cluster had established a
track record in research and development activity
in the field of medical education, which has gained
recognition both locally and nationally. The Centre
extends this and complements the research culture
in the Faculty of Education, Health and Social
Care, providing opportunities for integrated,
interprofessional working, as well as establishing
a firm foothold in this important and expanding
area. The Centre is driven by an ethos of furthering
the development of professional practice. Centre
members are committed to develop researchinformed
teaching, and recognise the reciprocal
relationship between research and practice.
The Centre aims to:
encourage and facilitate staff and students to
conduct research into their educational practice /
processes in healthcare contexts;
disseminate research findings to the academic
world and beyond (i.e. professional and general
audiences); build on our established track record
and move forward into international forums;
enhance the research environment through
developing student capacity, by increasing the
recruitment of PGR and Masters students within
the ambit of the research centre; contribute to the
University’s research environment; advance the
impact agenda; and assist members in continuing
to generate income for the University through bids
for project work and consultancy roles.
We have established a successful track record in
bidding for external project funding from a range
of local and national commissioners. Outputs
include reports to stakeholders and policymakers,
presentation of project findings at national and
international conferences, and dissemination
through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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