AMEND Involved in Novel SIMBA Training Event

This two-day continuing professional development (CDP) programme focused on the adrenal gland was aimed at medical professionals and medical students both in person and via the internet, with over 100 registered. In the main, these events are lead and run by the medical students of the SIMBA student committee, as part of their learning experience. AMEND was invited to take part to represent phaeochromocytomas and adrenocortical cancer (ACC).

The SIMBA programme uses simulation-based learning based on real-life case studies, and prior to the event the students organised virtual meetings to talk with patients about the real-life cases, to gain their input. Our thanks to ACC patient, Maia, for her input on the ACC case. Jo Grey provided input on the phaeochromocytoma case study. Jo then presented this feedback on the case studies, as well as going on to highlight what AMEND / ACC Support UK does to help patients. This all helped to ensure that patient perspectives were also embedded into the medical training alongside the clinical input – a unique part of the SIMBA offering.

Our thanks go to Dr Punith Kempegowda for the invitation to be involved in this unique educational event, and to Dr Caroline Gillett for her assistance throughout.