TALE is a one-day teaching and learning event for University of Glasgow GP tutors and educational supervisors

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Teaching in general practice continues to be a very well evaluated and enjoyable aspect of the University of Glasgow medical curriculum. We are committed to both supporting and training our tutors and would like to extend an invitation to our annual Teaching and Learning Event (TALE) to all of our general practice tutors and educational supervisors. TALE will not only celebrate what is good about general practice teaching but will also focus on updating supervisors and tutors on developments in the curriculum.

This year, the TALE planning team have devised a fantastic programme which includes a wide range of lightning talks & short presentations in the morning for all delegates and a selection of interactive workshops that you can chose from in the afternoon designed to offer learning opportunities for new and experienced tutors.

Contact for queries: gpteachingopps@glasgow.ac.uk

Event information: registration is from 8.30am onwards, tea and coffee will be available on arrival. The event will run from 9.15am until 4.00pm. The full programme for TALE can be found via the TALE Resources section in Moodle. See below for Parallel Workshop information.

Refreshments: will be provided at regular intervals throughout the day, with lunch being provided from 12.30pm. Please email gpteachingopps@glasgow.ac.uk to advise of any dietary requirements.

Equality/accessibility: we aim to ensure equality of access to our events. If you have any access or personal support requirements, need alternative formats or other adjustments please let us know your requirements by emailing gpteachingopps@glasgow.ac.uk.

Parking and travel: please note that there are limited car parking spaces on the Golden Jubilee Foundation site and the Hotel staff ask that delegates car share where possible or use public transport. Details of travelling to the venue can be found here.

Parallel workshops 1 (1.30-2.30pm):

Dr Louise Younie (Flourishing through creative inquiry): In this interactive workshop, we will engage with creative enquiry through a hands-on reflective exercise using postcards. Together, we’ll explore how creative enquiry can support human flourishing in medical education and practice. We’ll reflect on its potential to nurture ‘flourishing spaces’—learning environments grounded in complexity thinking, systems awareness, and a commitment to social justice.

Dr Lynsay Crawford (Year 1 Vocational Studies Workshop): This is an opportunity for all Y1 tutors to meet and share tips/experiences, and will include a review of successes and challenges from 2024-2025 as well as an update on changes for 2025-2026. Additionally, the workshop will include an interactive section on updates to the clinical skills sessions.

Dr Lynsey Yeoman & Dr Chris Tervit (Year 2 Vocational Studies Workshop): This workshop provides an opportunity for all Year 2 VS tutors to meet and share tips/experiences.  It will include a review of successes and challenges from 2024-2025 as well as information about changes for 2025-2026.

Dr Haroon Ahmed (Year 3 Communication Skills Update): This workshop is an opportunity for existing and new communication skills tutors to meet peers and discuss changes and updates to the Year 3 communication skills course for the new academic year.

Dr Anna Black & Dr Aliki Traianou (Year 3 CPC Workshop): This interactive workshop will be an opportunity for experienced and new CPC tutors to share their experiences of CPC and to receive updates on CPC for 2025/26.

Dr Jilly Hamilton and Dr Alistair McLennan (Year 4/5 Update and 99 things you can do in a spare moment as a student in General Practice): This workshop will provide an update for the Year 4/5 attachment. Following that, we will discuss what the student can do in practice when they have a spare moment but everyone is busy. Facilitators and participants will share useful ideas to make the most of the time the student has in practice and will update the 99 Things you can do in a spare moment as a student in General Practice resource.  

Parallel workshops 2 (3.00-4.00pm):

Dr Lesley Jackson & Catriona Douglas (Supporting medical students facing complexity and challenges during their studies): Glasgow medical school continues to grow and welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds and prior experiences.  As social and financial pressures continue across society generally, Glasgow Medical students will face a spectrum of complexity and challenges during their studies.  Students often approach members of the medical school faculty within both primary and secondary care looking for support and guidance .This workshop will use case scenarios to promote open and interactive discussion between attendees to explore approaches to discuss and signpost to the available University support services and external agencies if appropriate.

Dr Al Dowie (Ethics teaching tune-up): Why is there no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to ethical challenges?  This workshop presents some classic theoretical problems for participants to discuss, followed by a selection of everyday ethical situations in general practice for clinical teaching.

Dr Anna Black, Dr Andrea Williamson and Dr Lindsey Pope (Teaching inclusion health in general practice): This interactive workshop will define Inclusion Health, reflect on what we teach already, and consider tips on how to expand Inclusion Health teaching in our own settings.

Dr Andrew Hill and Dr Craig Napier (Perfectionism in medical practice): How many perfectionists have you come across in your career? Is this personality trait more common within medical students? When does perfectionism become maladaptive? What impact does this have on student development? Where does shame fit into all of this? How can we identify negative traits in this context and support students to develop healthy attitudes when aiming for excellence? All this and more will be explored in this workshop.

Dr Louise Younie (Flourishing through creative inquiry): In this interactive workshop, we will engage with creative enquiry through a hands-on reflective exercise using postcards. Together, we’ll explore how creative enquiry can support human flourishing in medical education and practice. We’ll reflect on its potential to nurture ‘flourishing spaces’—learning environments grounded in complexity thinking, systems awareness, and a commitment to social justice.

Dr Lynsay Crawford and Dr Anna Black (COMET, GP SSC, and GP Electives workshop): This workshop will provide an update on the COMET Programme and GP based SSCs + Electives. This will be an opportunity to meet fellow peers within the COMET and SSC/Electives programmes. Interactive discussion of the following topics: How can we make GP experiences as stimulating as possible for students?; Sharing our and your GP teaching activity successes and failures; Tips for creating Quality Improvement projects, audits, essay topics, and case-based discussions with students; Creating future SSC topics and sharing ideas/resources.