ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN MEDICAL EDUCATION (ESME) COURSE

Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 January 2012 Rationale With the increasing professionalisation of medical education, the need for doctors and other healthcare professionals to have training in teaching is widely recognized. Whilst many institutions worldwide offer Diploma and Masters courses in medical education, there is a lack of accredited basic level courses. The ESME Programme has been designed to meet the need for an entry level teaching qualification and will be of particular interest to teachers who are engaging with medical education for the first time. It will also be valuable for more experienced teachers who have been given some new responsibilities or assignment relating to teaching or assessment, or who wish to have an introduction to the theory underpinning the practice of teaching. It has been designed in the context that all doctors in any branch of medicine or field of practice are likely to have some teaching responsibilities for undergraduates, postgraduates, peers, other healthcare workers or patients. ESME is accredited by AMEE and approved by an international Advisory Board. Since its introduction in 2005 the unique ESME set of course has proved very popular and courses have been offered at a number of venues on four continents. ESME’s novel course structure combines a purpose-built course on teaching with an international medical education Conference. ESME at 9th APMEC For the first time at APMEC two ESME Courses are offered, the original Essential Skills in Medical Education course, which covers the broad competencies required of a teacher, and the Essential Skills in Medical Education Assessment course, which focuses on assessment. Participants should select only one course – it is not possible to attend both.

1. Essential Skills in Medical Education This broad-based course has been designed around a set of competencies that all practising teachers should possess. These include: Effective Teaching, Skilled Educational Planning and Informed Assessment and Evaluation. Course schedule: Wednesday 11 January: 0830-1730 - ESME Pre-conference Session: An introduction to three of the key ESME competencies: The Skilled Educational Planner: specifying and using learning outcomes and how the learning can be organised in a curriculum; The Effective Teacher: including some helpful basic principles relating to large and small group teaching; independent learning; the new learning technologies; The Informed Assessor/Evaluator: the key assessment principles and the tools available to the teacher. Thursday 12 January: ESME Course participants should register for one or two 9th APMEC pre-conference workshops (cost not included). Friday 13 and Saturday 14 January: 9th APMEC Conference In addition to attending the Conference sessions, ESME participants and faculty will meet for lunch to discuss how the ESME competencies are demonstrated in the APMEC programme presentations. Sunday 15 January: 0900-1230 - ESME Post-conference Session: Introduction to the fourth ESME competency: The Scholarly Educator, including Professionalism in medical education; Roles of the teacher; Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME); A look at the requirements for completion of the ESME Certificate in Medical Education. ESME Course Faculty: Course Director: Professor Ronald Harden, formerly Director of the Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK, and currently General Secretary/Treasurer of AMEE and Editor of Medical Teacher; Faculty members: Professor Matthew Gwee, Chairman of International and Education Programs, Medical Education Unit, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System; Dr Dujeepa Samarasekera, Deputy Head, Medical Education Unit, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System; Associate Professor Zubair Amin, Deputy Head, Medical Education Unit, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System; and Associate Professor Tan Chay Hoon, Member, Medical Education Unit, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System Course Administrator: Mrs Pat Lilley, AMEE

2. Essential Skills in Medical Education Assessment (ESMEA) The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the principles of good assessment practice, and give them a good grasp of the essential skills which are critical in designing fair and robust assessment programmes. The course is aimed at participants new to assessment who wish to gain basic understanding and skills in assessment. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. It is a broad based course, giving a general overview, but participants can expect to gain understanding of the underlying principles of assessment and experience in designing assessments, writing test material and standard setting. Course schedule: Wednesday 11 January: ESMEA Course participants should register for one or two pre-conference workshops, preferably relevant to the assessment theme (cost not included). Thursday 12 January: 0830-1730 – ESMEA Pre-conference Session: Through a range of interactive lectures, presentations and small group work, the following topics will be covered: Principles of assessment Blueprinting Item writing (SBAs) OSCE principles Designing OSCE stations Introduction to WBAs Homework: to be completed by participants for presentation in the lunchtime sessions Friday 13 and Saturday 14 January: 9th APMEC Conference On each conference day, in addition to attending the Conference sessions, faculty members will meet with participants over lunch. Content of these meetings will include review of homework, and feedback. Sunday 15 January: 0900-1230 – ESMEA Post-conference Session: Principles of Standard setting Angoff exercise Planning for implementing new assessment programmes ESME Assessment Course Faculty: Designer and Course Leader: Dr Kathy Boursicot, St Georges University of London, UK Faculty member: Professor Trudie Roberts, University of Leeds, UK Course Administrator: Mrs Pat Lilley, AMEE

Course fees: ESME Course: US$ 575 ESMEA Course: US$ 575 Included in the course fee is: One full-day pre-conference session; Two lunchtime discussion sessions with faculty during APMEC; One half-day post-conference session; Printed course programme; Set of resource materials provided on USB memory stick; Certificate of participation; Optional submission and assessment of a post-course report, details of which will be given during the Course; Award of ESME Certificate in Medical Education or ESMEA Certificate in Medical Education, if the post-course is assessed as meeting the requirements of the Certificate. Please note: In addition to the ESME course fee, participants are required to register for 9th APMEC and pay the registration fee, and pay to attend one or two pre-conference workshops of their choice. How to register: Participants should register for either the ESME Course or the ESMEA Course by selecting the appropriate option on the 9th APMEC registration form. It is not possible to attend both courses. Questions about ESME: For queries specifically about the ESME course content please contact AMEE: AMEE, Tay Park House, 484 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1LR, UK Tel: +44 (0)1382 381953; Fax: +44 (0)1382 381987; www.amee.org Email: amee@dundee.ac.uk For all other questions please contact 9th APMEC registration: apmec@nuhs.edu.sg