Andrew
Beckham,
Diploma in Medical Education - University of Nottingham
Teaching Fellow in Emergency Medicine
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Andrew Beckham [BMBS BMedSci DTMH MCEM FHEA] works clinically in the Emergency Department in Nottingham, UK, and as a Teaching Fellow in Emergency Medicine within DREEAM at the Queen's Medical Centre. He is a member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is currently studying for a Masters in Medical Education. His interests lie in interprofessional education and high performing teams.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background:Throughout the pandemic, medical students have gained less clinical exposure, reporting a lack of confidence in clinical and non-technical skills. The Clinical Skills Assistant (CSA) volunteer project addresses the lack of consistent opportunity for medical students to practise the skills expected of all junior doctors. We aim to improve competence and confidence in technical and non-technical skills by providing regular opportunity to perform these skills in a busy emergency department with timely feedback from experienced nursing mentors.Methodology:We secured funding to recruit…