Medical Educators Involved in Student Support (MEDISS)

Mission
The Medical Educators Involved in Student Support (MEDISS) group seeks to support medical educators and to create a forum for discussion and to promote dissemination of relevant good practice and innovation.
Aim
To develop a national community of practice to ensure all our medical students are effectively supported during their training.
Vision
- To determine areas of best practice of effective medical student support
- To develop, share and disseminate new initiatives and information
- To encourage publication of support initiatives e.g. by publishing articles in ASME's journals, Medical Education and The Clinical Teacher
- To establish a national network of medical educators involved in student support
- To collect and articulate group views to appropriate consultations processes
History
Overview
Name of this SIG?
Medical Educators Involved in Student Support (MEDISS).
What is its purpose?
To develop a national community of practice to ensure all our medical students are effectively supported during their training.
Objectives:
- To determine areas of best practice of effective medical student support
- To develop, share and disseminate new initiatives and information
- To encourage publication of support initiatives e.g. by publishing articles in ASME's journals, Medical Education and The Clinical Teacher
- To establish a national network of medical educators involved in student support
- To collect and articulate group views to appropriate consultations processes
What events and activities does it organise?
- A day conference/ meeting
- Pop-up events where relevant
- Meeting at the ASME Annual Scholarship Meeting each year
How many members does it have?
Constitution
Who Leads the SIG?
How is the Lead decided?
The two leads set the SIG up in 2018 however once it is established, we will ask membership to nominate future leads. It is envisaged that a new lead will be appointed every 3 years.
How long do they hold this position?
3 Years.
How is the SIG organised?
How do I join this SIG?
Log into your individual membership account and update your interest group preferences, and email the SIG lead on mediss@asme.org.uk.
Is there a cap on how many people can join?
Currently there is not a cap.
Being a member of this SIG
What can I expect from the SIG if I join?
- Access to a community of practice
- Regular updates and relevant information dissemination via website information and Twitter
- Space to advertise your student support events to an interested audience
What will the SIG expect from me if I join?
Attendance and participation in least one event per year.
Will it cost anything to join this SIG?
What do I do if I no longer wish to be a member of this SIG?
Log into your individual membership account and update your interest group preferences, and email the SIG lead on mediss@asme.org.uk.