Med Conceptions

UCL Medical School Director, Education Pioneer | Prof Faye Gishen

Andreas Samoutis Season 3 Episode 9

🎙️Tune in for a captivating conversation with Professor Faye Gishen, Director of UCL Medical School,  as she reveals what sets UCL students apart, the vital role of soft skills in medicine, and her inspiring journey from doctor to dean. We discuss the importance of advocating for doctors in policy-making, the value of a portfolio career, and her thoughts on the changing foundation year program. 

👩‍⚕️ Prof Faye Gishen: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/33043-faye-gishen

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Timestamps
00:00 Evolution in Medical Education
04:13 Doctor Advocacy in Policy Making
07:13 What Makes UCL Medical Students Stand Out
12:13 Can We Create the Virtuous Doctor?
19:13 Prof. Gishen's Journey in Medicine
22:20 The Value of Being a Jack of All Trades
25:49 The Importance of Specialized Generalists
28:16 Recent Changes in the Foundation Year Program
31:08 The Impact of Role Models
34:28 Advice for Aspiring Doctors
36:28 What UCL Medical School Seeks in Prospective Students

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