Spotlight on... Professor Faye Gishen

Professor Faye Gishen - This week, we chat to Professor Faye Gishen, Director of the UCL Medical School. She tells us about introducing more reflective practices for healthcare students in the UK and explains why, despite her achievements in medicine, her children don't think she has a funny bone! - What is your role and what does it involve?. I am the Director of UCL Medical School (UCLMS), which is one of the largest medical schools in the UK. I am Professor of Medical Education and Palliative Medicine, which is my clinical specialty. Alongside my UCL Head of Department role, I continue to undertake clinical work, which I think makes me a better educator, whilst being immersed in education makes me a better clinician. How long have you been at UCL and what was your previous role?. I've been affiliated with UCL since 2007 when I was a tutor on the MBBS (Medicine) course teaching clinical and professional practice.