Affiliations

HPEC provides leadership in the ongoing development of RCSI’s vision for health professions education, including developing, implementing and evolving institute policy, guidance, and recommendations in line with the strategic objectives of the University.

HPEC is positioned as a strategic enabler for RCSI in continuing to evolve the underlying strategy for medical education and online education delivery and continues to play a significant role in empowering faculty in augmenting their ability to seamlessly integrate research to enhance, evolve and transform students learning experience.

Irish Network of Healthcare Educators

The Irish Network of Healthcare Educators (INHED) aims to enhance health professions education on the island of Ireland by bringing together individuals and organisations with an interest in, and responsibilities for, healthcare education. The organisation began as a collaboration between seven Irish undergraduate medical schools, and has since developed into an integrative educational organisation for all health professional disciplines in Ireland. INHED is dedicated to improving the quality of health professions education on the island of Ireland through the promotion of faculty development and excellence in teaching and research.

National Forum for the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is the national body responsible for leading and advising on the enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education. In partnership with students, staff and leaders in Irish higher education, the National Forum works to develop an inclusive, collaborative and innovative culture that maximises learning impact for the success of all students.

Dr Dara Cassidy and Professor Fiona Kent are the RCSI National Forum Associates. Associates, chosen by their institutions in consultation with the National Forum, provide crucial institutional perspectives which inform strategic developments within and beyond the National Forum. RCSI has actively engaged with, and partnered in, a range of activities of the National Forum, including invited membership of advisory groups, teaching and learning research fellowships, recipients of teaching awards and funded national seminars. 

Irish Learning Technology Association

The Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA) is an independent voluntary community of 1,800 professionals committed to the development and exchange of knowledge by sharing expertise and the promotion of best practice in technology-enhanced learning in education. RCSI has forged a relationship with this community of experts through a shared mission of integrating modern approaches and technologies into teaching and learning. Members of the HPEC team and the wider college community have actively engaged with ILTA on a range of activities which include:

  • Active representation on the Board of Executive and Steering Committee.
  • Supporting evidence-based best practice in enhancing learning with technology through national research projects.
  • Supporting the community through collaboration.
  • Representing RCSI and ILTA members nationally and internationally.

Association for the Study of Medical Education

The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) is a membership organisation that draws its members from all areas and specialties of medical education – undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing. ASME holds several conferences and meetings each year, including its flagship Annual Scholarship Meeting. ASME is also home to two regular publications, Medical Education and The Clinical Teacher, as well as two occasional publications, Researching Medical Education and Understanding Medical Education.

Association for Medical Education in Europe

The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) is a worldwide organisation with members in 90 countries across five continents. Members include teachers, educators, researchers, administrators, curriculum developers, deans, assessors, students and trainees in medicine and the healthcare professions. AMEE promotes international excellence in education in the healthcare professions across the continuum of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education.

International Association for Communication in Healthcare

RCSI is a member of EACH, a global organisation dedicated to exploring and improving the ways in which healthcare professionals, patients and relatives communicate with one another. EACH members significantly contribute to the body of evidence and best practices in research, education and implementing effective communication in healthcare for learners, clinicians and health care system. Through EACH members learn from and contribute to improving communication in their own workplace country or sphere of influence as well as throughout the world.

Dr Gozie Offiah, Associate Professor and Director of Curriculum at RCSI, is the current President-Elect of EACH. Dr Offiah trained as a surgeon and practised for over 15 years in the Health Service Executive in Ireland and has been involved in EACH since 2012 and a member of tEACH, the teaching subcommittee of EACH, for nearly 10 years. She has also served as lead for the cross-cultural subgroup and co-chair for tEACH. Several staff across HPEC and the wider college are also active members of EACH.

CAIPE

RCSI is a member of CAIPE (Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education). CAIPE is a UK-based community of practice that offers evidence-based support and guidance to promote and sustain the growth of interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Further, it seeks to influence health and social care policy for the improvement of health outcomes.

If you have any queries regarding our affiliations, please email hpec@rcsi.ie.