UKMED Research Subgroup Chair

What is UKMED?

The UK Medical Education Database (UKMED) provides a platform for collating data on the outcomes of UK medical students and trainee doctors across their education and future career. It is the first time that undergraduate and postgraduate data has been brought together in this

By linking information such as assessment results, UKMED aims to highlight the paths of doctors through school, university, and their This creates a unique environment in which new research can be undertaken in a broad range of areas to inform the development of medical education and assessment. To get a sense of the research that can be undertaken through UKMED, please visit our Accepted Applications and Published Research webpages.

UKMED is a joint project run by the General Medical Council and the Medical Schools Council. Full details are provided on the UKMED website.

The UKMED Research Subgroup and the purpose of this role

The role provides an opportunity for a skilled chairperson to lead discussions of experts in medical education data. The chair’s role is to enable the Research Subgroup to support the Strategy Board with academic expertise.

The UKMED Research Subgroup’s key remit is to assess research proposals against agreed criteria, and review findings to advise the UKMED Strategy Board on their quality and alignment with objectives. It also helps prioritise research topics, identifies funding opportunities, promotes UKMED research, and advises on overall research strategy and processes. The full Terms of Reference are available on our website.

Skills and experience

UKMED is seeking someone:

• With demonstrable skill at chairing a multi-stakeholder meeting
• Who has an understanding of the trainee pathway from application to medical school to working as a GP or consultant
• Who has a track record and an understanding of quantitative medical education research
• Who has some experience in statistics, data science, and/or qualitative research
• Who is an active listener
• Who is appropriately assertive and diplomatic and can lead the group to clear and actionable recommendations
• Who is adaptable
• Who can demonstrate integrity and emotional intelligence
• Who has an understanding of the aims of UKMED
• Supports equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) by promoting fair and inclusive practices within review process.

Are there any other criteria for the appointment?

As UKMED is committed to transparent research, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

1. 1. Support of UKMED’s intention to continue to publish research and online reports which identify organisations that manage medical education and
   2. To demonstrate that they have no conflict of interest with regard to such publications or describe how they would manage such conflicts if they have
   3. A willingness to represent the interests of UKMED at national groups such as COPMeD, the MSC and GMC boards.

Details of the appointment

You will need to commit to chair a minimum of 2 UKMED Research Subgroup meetings (in-person) and to attend a minimum of 2 UKMED Strategy Board (online) meetings a year.

In addition, you will score and review applications and project reports quarterly. There will be additional time required agreeing the papers and agenda with UKMED operational staff at the GMC and MSC and providing steer on ad-hoc requests e.g. resubmitted applications.

If the applicant is willing there is the potential to represent UKMED by speaking at conferences to promote its potential.

You will be eligible to claim travel and subsistence expenses (up to £250 per meeting) for attendance at the meetings and any conferences attended in your capacity as UKMED Research Subgroup chair.

UKMED is seeking to appoint the chair for 3 years commencing January 2027, with an opportunity to shadow a meeting on 19^th November 2026.

UKMED is committed to being fair and meeting legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. UKMED will not discriminate against anyone on the

grounds of a ‘protected characteristic’ when making appointments.

UKMED is fully committed to making the appointment process accessible at all stages for any applicants with a disability or other specific requirements. This may include providing application forms in an alternative format or making adjustments to the interview process.

Please contact Emma Fletcher ([email protected]) if you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail with UKMED operational staff at the MSC and the

How can I apply?

You need to write a letter expressing the reasons for your interest in the role.

You must submit this expression of interest and your CV to Emma ([email protected]) by 5pm on Friday 28^th of August

What will happen next?

Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting stage by 5pm on Friday 4^th of September. Interviews are expected from w/c 14^th of September.