This webinar covers the concept of the hidden curriculum in health professions education, a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of educational environments that significantly influences teaching and learning experiences. We will explore the theoretical foundations of the hidden curriculum, examining how unspoken norms, values, and beliefs shape our educational environments and impact students’ identity formation. Throughout, we will consider practical strategies for educators to recognize and explore the hidden curriculum in their own teaching and practice. Ultimately, this webinar aims to equip medical educators with the insights and tools they need to navigate the hidden curriculum, enhancing the impact of their teaching, and the learning journey of trainee health professionals. The concluding Q&A offers an opportunity for attendees to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and seek advice on implementing presented strategies in their own educational contexts.
Presenter Bios
Megan is a Senior Research Associate in Medical Education, within the School of Medicine at Newcastle University. Alongside her role as the Director of Social Media and Communications at ASME, she holds other national appointments including as Communications Workstream Co-lead for the Incubator for Clinical Education Research, and as vice-chair of the MedEd Collaborative. She has eleven years’ experience in social media management in the private sector.
Megan has a background in clinical medicine but has transitioned full-time to academia. Her research interests are varied and include workforce issues within the health and social care services, identity development, qualitative research methods, and the arts and humanities (particularly poetry and philosophy). She is multiply disabled, and brings this perspective and insight to her work, particularly research exploring the experiences of those who are underrepresented in medicine.