1. Medical Education Fellowships in the North Western Deanery
Supporting the Educators of the Future
Medical Education Fellowships in the North Western Deanery
Gill Phazey
Project Manager – North Western Deanery
MEF Project Group: Mr Andy Jones, Dr Steven Agius and Miss Amanda Fox
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2. Context One strand of the Deanery strategy for Educator Development.
23 Medical Education Fellows (MEFs) in total
Cohort 1: = 8
Cohort 2: = 9
Cohort 3: = 6
ST3+ in a range of specialties
2 year fellowship - no additional training
time required.

3. The Structure of the Fellowship
Complete 2 Modules of the Postgraduate Certificate in Workplace Based Medical Education at Edge Hill University
Attend Educational Conferences
Present MEF Work
Undertake an Educational Project

4. Evaluation Qualitative Evaluation (late 2010)
7 semi-structured telephone interviews with 7 Cohort 1 MEFs
Data thematically analysed
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

5. Results Development of Practical Educational Skills
Increased confidence in delivering education
Valuable project and research skills
Postgraduate certificate formalised knowledge and skills
Development of Practical Educational Skills
Having access to a network of educationalists has been beneficial
The value of educational mentorship
Impact of access to Educationalist Networks
Fellowships have helped to confirm career plans
The title “MEF” creates opportunities in Medical Education
Career Impact

6. The combined approach is key to MEF development
“Had we just done the PG cert alone without the MEF, yes it’s good and yes it
goes through educational theory…but you still don’t have to actually
take on that role. You can learn all about it and put some of it into action, but
you don’t necessarily take on that role of an educationalist as such. I think
having the MEF behind you and doing the educational research…the meeting
up between us and meeting up at the Deanery…that really grounds it and
brings it all together…it’s those extra bits I think that switch us from having
done a postgraduate certificate in medical education to becoming, you know, leading educators.”
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7. Other Outcomes National and International presentations Publications
AoME Poster Prize 2011 – Cohort 1 Group Poster
AMEE oral presentation 2011 – Expectations of Newly Qualified Doctors
SEA UK 2011 poster presentation - Introduction of a Novel epidural online training course for Midwives
Publications
2 Papers submitted relating to MEF project work
Improvement of Training Programmes in the region
Curriculum mapping exercise highlighting areas for development in Diabetes
Improvement of ICM to better prepare trainees for Consultant roles

8. Further Developments Expectations of an MEF – “Objectives for MEFs”
Delivery of Education
Development of Interest in Education
Research and Publication
Participation in MEF Programme
Further opportunities to experience the roles of senior Medical Educators
Deanery Experiences for MEFs
Educational Co-Supervising for Foundation Trainees

9. Further Developments Deanery Experiences for MEFs: ARCPs
Quality Monitoring Visits
School Board Meetings
National Deans Meetings
Steering Group Meetings
MEF Recruitment Panels
Inter-Deanery Transfer Panels
School Away Days
Educational Co-Supervising:
Completion of Module 2 of PGCE
Completion of 2 year Fellowship
Work alongside an experienced Educational Supervisor supporting an F1/2 Doctor.
Supported by the Foundation Programme Director and Associate Dean.

10. Conclusions QUESTIONS?
Developed a cohort of trainees acting as ambassadors and champions of education in their specialties and trusts.
Project work allows MEFs to develop skills and experience in educational research.
Additional benefits for MEFs such as publication, presentation and involvement in training programme developments.
Development of an enthusiastic, skilled network of clinical educators for the future.
QUESTIONS?