but we do need clinical academics

Article Abstract:

There are a number of problems affecting academic medecine in the United Kingdom. These affect the interface between the National Health Service (NHS) and universities. The problems were confirmed in a report by Rex Richards for the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals, published in 1997. The report includes a recommendation that staff numbers should increase along with student numbers. The crisis is worsening, and deeper reforms are needed than those proposed by Richards, such as an academic medicine career structure.

United Kingdom, Management, Universities and colleges, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Public health administration

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A club is only as good as the members it attracts

Article Abstract:

The Institute for Learning and Teaching is unlikely to make membership a pre-requisite for academics' participation in the research assessment exercise as previously announced. Accreditation must be suitable for both experienced and new teachers without demeaning conditions attached, with 'academic practice' perceived as an appropriate concept to emphasise subject knowledge centrality and shared values. A national framework should be established specifying academic administration, evaluation, assessment, teaching and planning.

College teachers, College faculty, Membership, Associations, Institute for Learning and Teaching

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