About the Conference
This event will address key questions that medical students and new F1s may have about the Academic Foundation Programme (AFP). These relate to the practicalities of application and selection, maximising the academic training experience in AFP and what career opportunities may lie ahead. The conference is being led by Gillian Vance, Director for Academic Foundation Programme training in Northern Foundation School and Professor of Medical Education, Newcastle University.
The event will be delivered by current and past academic trainees, who will share insights on their experience and learning from ‘highs and lows’. Talks from senior faculty will give up-to-date guidance on important processes needed for AFP and beyond (Integrated Academic Training).
The conference will be held on Saturday the 26th of September from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Registration on this conference page will ensure you have access to both the pre- and post-conference materials.
Chair of the Conference
Dr Gillian Vance
Director of Academic Foundation Programme - Northern Foundation School
Gillian Vance is the Director for Academic Foundation Programme training in Northern Foundation School and Professor of Medical Education at Newcastle University. Vance is also a paediatric allergist at the Great North Children’s Hospital and co-lead of the NIHR Incubator for Clinical Education.
About the Organisation
Medics Academy
We empower health professionals across the globe through innovative education and continued professional development.We are driving a digital transformation of professional healthcare training and development and aim to make it accessible to those across the globe and most in need. We believe this platform can improve care and save lives.Our team of doctors, engineers, artists and film-makers are creating an engaging platform to deliver the highest quality education available in the industry.