About the Workshop

This workshop is designed to support junior doctors preparing for Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) and Teaching Fellow (TF) roles within the UK. With Teaching Fellow posts becoming increasingly competitive, many doctors lack clear guidance on how to approach applications, interviews, and educational portfolio development. The workshop provides practical, UK specific insight into what Teaching Fellow roles involve, how to identify high quality posts, and what universities and interview panels are genuinely looking for during the selection process.

Through interactive teaching and real world guidance from individuals involved in shortlisting, interviewing, and managing Teaching Fellows, participants will learn practical strategies to optimise NHS/TRAC applications, strengthen portfolio evidence, and prepare confidently for interviews and teaching tasks. The workshop is tailored for FY doctors, F3 doctors, and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) planning to apply for Teaching Fellow roles in 2026–2028.

Programme Format

  •  Virtual interactive workshop

Available Formats

  • Half Day Workshop (3 hours)

  • Full Day Workshop (6 hours)

Date of the Workshop

  • We will be running the workshop three times a year: June, October and November

Workshop Fees

  • £25 - Half Day Workshop

  • £45 - Full Day Workshop

Free Access is Available for:

  • HLA Scholars

  • Medics.Academy students

  • Training in Teaching students

  • University of Lancashire students

  • F|Docs community members

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Teaching Fellow

  • Identify competitive Teaching Fellow opportunities and eligibility requirements

  • Optimise Teaching Fellow applications and portfolio evidence

  • Prepare effectively for Teaching Fellow interviews and teaching tasks

  • Develop a strategic plan for securing Teaching Fellow roles in 2026–2028

Topics Covered

  • What a Teaching Fellow role involves

  • How to identify high quality Teaching Fellow posts

  • Eligibility requirements and selection criteria

  • NHS/TRAC application strategies

  • Portfolio optimisation and educational evidence

  • Interview and teaching task preparation

  • Common mistakes applicants make during the application process

Who Should Attend?

  • Doctors preparing for Teaching Fellow applications

  • Doctors interested in medical education and portfolio development

About the Instructor

Dr Johann Malawana

Founder and CEO of Medics.Academy and The HLA

Dr Johann Malawana is an internationally recognised physician, entrepreneur, and workforce strategist with over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare, education, and policy. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Medics.Academy, a technology company revolutionising healthcare training, and the Director of The Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA), a social enterprise dedicated to nurturing the next generation of clinical leaders.

Driven by a mission to solve systemic workforce challenges, Johann established The HLA to empower students and early-career professionals to become effective leaders within their health systems. Through Medics.Academy, he has spearheaded the development of scalable, digital-first education programmes that have trained thousands of clinicians globally. In recognition of his expertise in education innovation, he was appointed as a Senior Fellow at the University of Lancashire in 2021.

Strategic Leadership & Policy Johann has held pivotal roles at the intersection of medical politics and national strategy. He served as Chair of the Junior Doctors Committee at the British Medical Association (BMA) (2015–2016), leading high-stakes negotiations during a critical period for the NHS workforce. Previously, he managed the BMA’s Education and Training portfolio (2007–2010), where he led negotiations following the Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) crisis to stabilise medical training pathways.

Global Impact & Board Experience His commitment to global health is evidenced by his tenure as the Lead for Education and Training at Healthcare UK (Department for International Trade), where he promoted British healthcare expertise to international markets (2018–2020).

Johann has served on the boards of several prestigious institutions, including:

  • The General Medical Council (GMC)
  • The Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB)
  • The Institute of Leadership

About the Organisation

Medics Academy

Medics.Academy is a revolutionary online education platform enabling healthcare professionals and students to learn in new and innovative ways.

Medics.Academy has understood the need to provide high-quality, blended learning digital healthcare programmes. The digital components can be accessed anywhere and on any device. These programmes are sustainable, scalable, quality assured and will drive improvements in skills, knowledge and patient safety.

Founded in 2016 by people passionate about innovation in healthcare, we empower health professionals across the globe through innovative education and continued professional development. Our team of doctors, engineers, artists, and film-makers create engaging content as well as full education programmes up to and including masters and postgraduate levels, delivering the highest quality education to an international audience.