NHS Western Isles Highlighted for Excellence

NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce it has been Highlighted for Excellence for excellent teaching and welcoming staff, after receiving a Letter of Commendation from the Annual Review Undergraduate Medical Education (ARUME).

Each year all medical student feedback relating to clinical placements for each of the medical programmes delivered by Scottish Medical Schools is reviewed at one time at the national ARUME. Representatives from each of the medical programmes join representatives from NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Directors of Medical Education (DME) group to review this feedback from many hundreds of placements.

In his congratulation letter, Professor David Kluth, Chair of both Scottish DME and ARUME, wrote: “It was clear to the panel that there were some teams that provided an outstanding experience or had made significant positive changes to the environment which was particularly appreciated.”

He continued: “I would like to congratulate and thank you yourself and the local team for their efforts and success in supporting our next generation of doctors. We appreciate that there are many challenges to regularly supporting students whilst continuing to deliver clinical service. We do not underestimate the sustained effort that is required to achieve this kind of feedback.”

Dr. Sara Else, NHS Western Isles Medical Director, said: “The commendation is a credit to everyone who has worked to create and support such a welcoming and positive experience for visiting medical students. On behalf of the Board, I would like to pass on my thanks to all our staff directly involved in medical education, along with each and every individual who interacted with our future doctors to make their experience so positive. We are lucky to have you as part of our team."