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GMC presents at Dundee professionalism day
Above: Dan Wynn, Scottish Affairs Officer speaks to a final year student at Dundee Medical School.
GMC Council member Dr Mairi Scott gave a presentation to final year medical students at Dundee University on June 10. Dr Scott gave students an in-depth insight into the GMC, including its role, functions and organisation. She initiated a discussion with the students about the types of behaviour expected from medical students and doctors and answered questions regarding registration, education and revalidation. Staff from the Scotland office ran a stand with information on the GMC, our current work and a demonstration of Good Medical Practice in Action, the GMC’s interactive web section which brings the GMC’s ethical guidance to life.
Edinburgh medical students get in on the action
Fourth year students at Edinburgh medical school attended a pre-registration event with the GMC on June 9. Staff presented on the GMC and the registration process and informed students about current GMC work in education and training. Following the presentations the students had their ID checked as part of the pre-registration process and attended demonstrations of Good Medical Practice in Action, the GMC’s interactive web section which brings the GMC’s ethical guidance to life.
GMC Presents at Aberdeen Medical School Professionalism Day
Dr Hamish Wilson CBE presented to final year students at Aberdeen medical school on May 10. The presentation was part of the school's second annual event for students on professional values; Support & Sanctions for Doctors. Dr Wilson's presentation introduced students to the role, functions and operation of the GMC. Dr Wilson was joined on a panel by Professor Sir Graeme Catto, former President of the GMC, to take questions from students and discuss case studies of medical ethical dilemmas. Staff also ran a stall demonstrating the GMC's online interactive medical ethics website, Good Medical Practice in Action, and discussing other aspects of the GMC's role in medical education and training.