Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Genomic testing is expected to become a part of mainstream testing in the not-too-distant future, with clinicians ordering genetics tests in the same way routine endocrine tests are requested today. Knowledge on how and what test to request needs to be gathered by a wide range of physicians. To support this, the Genomics Education Programme of NHS England is developing a resource for all endocrinologists to use in clinic as part it’s Genomic...

Laboratory skills are a critical part of science education, enabling students to develop practical competencies and to relate theoretical learning to the laboratory bench. However, practical learning is often daunting for students, particularly those making the transition from secondary school to higher education. To support this transition, we have developed ‘The Biomedical Kitchen’, which introduces first year Medical Biosciences students to laboratory practice thr...

The General Medical Council’s publication ‘Outcomes for Graduates’ places emphasis on doctors being able to integrate biomedical science, research, and scholarship with clinical practice. In response, a new paradigm of assessment was introduced for the intercalated Bachelor of Science (iBSc) in Endocrinology program at Imperial College School of Medicine. The approach involves authentic “active learning” assessments analogous to tasks encountered in a ...