Courses

To increase the participants’ confidence, enthusiasm and skills in teaching undergraduate medical students.

At the end of this workshop participants will 

• Have a clearer idea of the aims and learning outcomes of primary medical care and how this fits into the overall medical curriculum
• Reflected on ways in which they can help the students learn
• Considered ways of giving feedback to students
• Have had the opportunity to meet with the coordinators and colleagues from other practices to exchange ideas and share good practice

To ensure that research and its outcomes meets the needs of patients and public it is vital that they are engaged and involved in its design and delivery. But how can we ensure that their involvement is meaningful? 

This online learner-led course is designed for and with patients, public and researchers. You will learn about the what, why and how of patient and public involvement and engagement in health and social care research. In this five-module course you will:

• Explore what patient and public involvement and engagement in health and social care research is and why it is so important
• Reflect on the techniques for sharing power and developing relationships to ensure the patient and public voice is heard and has an impact
• Understand the UK public involvement standards which will give you a framework to plan and critique patient and public involvement in any given research scenario
• Develop and apply solutions to common issues and challenges in patient and public involvement and engagement.

Effective and meaningful patient and public involvement is essential to the design and delivery of health and social care research. But what is it, why do we do it, how do we do it effectively and what does good and inclusive involvement look like? 

Brought to you by Agora Digital Centre, this in person course will provide you with answers and equip learners with the necessary basic knowledge and skills to do it effectively.

This interactive and practical course begins by introducing learners to what is meant by patient and public involvement and its value in research. It goes on to:

• Explore patient and public involvement throughout the research lifecycle
• Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in patient and public involvement
• Explain the UK public involvement standards and apply them to research scenarios