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We are a group open to everyone with an interest in teaching Palliative Care to medical students. We have an email list by which we keep in touch with group members. If you would like to add your name or that of a colleague to our email list, please complete the joining form below.

https://forms.gle/KGRyhr7nrJ3rSHbu6

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APM Undergraduate Medical Education Special Interest Forum: Addressing New Challenges

Thursday 6 November 2025, London

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Undergraduate medical education in Palliative Care: looking to the future

31 October 2024 | Cambridge

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18 October 2023, Liverpool

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30 November 2022, Cambridge

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2021 Conference

11 November | Virtual Event

2020 Conference

8 October | Virtual Event

2019 Conference

2 October | London

2018 Conference

10 October | Liverpool

2017 Conference

13 September | Cambridge

2016 Conference

11 May| Liverpool

2015 Conference

5 March | Cambridge

2014 Conference

3 April | Liverpool

2013 Conference

February | Cambridge

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The Palliative Medicine Special Interest Forum for Undergraduate Medial Education is co-lead by Professor John Ellershaw (Liverpool) and Professor Stephen Barclay (Cambridge) and is open to everyone with an interest in teaching Palliative Care to medical students.

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The APM UME SIF Organisers have secured a preferential rate at a local hotel, for delegates needing to travel and stay in Liverpool the night prior to the conference, details as follows:

Hotel: Hope Street

Address: 40 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9DA

Discounted Rate: £95 B&B (please note: there will also be a £2.40 per person, per night local city tax)

Details on how to make a booking will be emailed to you when you’ve registered to attend the conference.

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Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference | APM

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Educating for Excellence: Shaping the future of undergraduate teaching in Palliative Medicine Date: Thursday, 22…

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Join us the evening before the conference for a relaxed and welcoming dinner. An ideal opportunity to connect with fellow delegates, speakers, and colleagues in an informal setting. Whether you’re looking to catch up with familiar faces or build new professional relationships, the dinner offers a great chance to network, share ideas, and set the tone for a productive and engaging event ahead.

Venue: 1931 Restaurant

Meal Cost: Three courses £32 per person

Charged on the Night: Drinks and Service Charge

Click here to book your place

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networking social dinner pre medical education conference

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This proforma is used to submit proposed new project groups for review and approval.

It collects key information about the project’s aims, scope, and relevance, as well as details of the project lead(s), supervisors, and participating students. The form outlines the project’s objectives, proposed methodology or activities, expected outcomes, and any specific requirements such as resources, skills, or training needs. It also captures information on timelines, group size, assessment considerations, and ethical or governance implications where applicable. The completed proforma enables the reviewing team to assess the academic value, feasibility, and alignment of the proposed project with programme objectives before approval and allocation.

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This proforma is used to submit proposed new project groups for review and approval. It collects key information about the project’s aims, scope, and relevance, as well as details of the project lead(s), supervisors, and participating students. The form outlines the project’s objectives, proposed methodology or activities, expected outcomes, and any specific requirements such as resources, skills, or training needs. It also captures information on timelines, group size, assessment considerations, and ethical or governance implications where applicable. The completed proforma enables the reviewing team to assess the academic value, feasibility, and alignment of the proposed project with programme objectives before approval and allocation.

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Educating for Excellence: Shaping the future of undergraduate teaching in Palliative Medicine

Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026

Location: The Spine Building, Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA

Why You Can’t Miss This Event

✅ Explore the future of undergraduate palliative care education

✅ Engage with leading voices and innovators

✅ Shape the next generation of medical professionals

This dynamic one-day event will bring together experts to discuss how medical undergraduate curricula can evolve to meet today’s challenges.

Approval being sought for RCP 4 category 1 (external) CPD credits

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Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference | APM

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Educating for Excellence: Shaping the future of undergraduate teaching in Palliative Medicine Date: Thursday, 22…

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Systematic Review exploring medical student confidence to care for dying patients

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Article exploring the effect of unexpected manikin death on student self-efficacy

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Unexpected death of a simulated patient. Effect on medical students

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Mixed Methods research study on the effect of simulation on student confidence and preparedness

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Care of the Dying - Simulation Publication

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Here you can see an example of a Safety Protocol which we have developed at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, to address the emotional and complex nature of the End of Life simulations. Developing a robust safety protocol for your simulations is good practice and aims to foster safety for all involved.

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[REDACTED] End of Life Care simulation safety protocol

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Find our helpful range of internal and external palliative care resources for medical students, doctors, and nurses here.

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School Example scenario materials

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Our next Annual Conference will take place on 22 October 2026