About UKACE
Advancing Emergency Medicine Practice
Learn Essential Clinical Skills
Our Mission
UKACE (UK Academy of Clinical Education) is dedicated to providing high-quality medical education that bridges gaps in the formal curriculum. Our mission is to empower clinicians with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to provide excellent patient care.
We focus on the "hidden curriculum" - essential professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are not explicitly taught in formal medical education but are crucial for effective clinical practice. Our courses are designed for junior doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), and emergency nurses working in emergency care settings.
Our Values
High-quality, evidence-based education developed by experienced clinicians and educators.
Practical, immediately applicable learning that addresses real challenges faced by junior doctors.
Focus on patient safety and error reduction through improved clinical decision-making.
Continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving clinical practice and educational needs.
Our Approach
Evidence-Based Curriculum Development
All our courses are developed using current evidence, clinical guidelines, and best practice. Content is peer-reviewed by senior emergency medicine clinicians and aligned with RCEM curriculum requirements.
Interactive, Case-Based Teaching
We employ adult learning principles with interactive teaching methods, realistic case scenarios, and small group discussions. This approach ensures practical, immediately applicable learning.
Comprehensive Support
We provide comprehensive materials for both facilitators and learners, including detailed facilitator guides, participant workbooks, case scenarios, and assessment tools.
Continuous Quality Improvement
We regularly review and update our courses based on participant feedback, emerging evidence, and changes in clinical practice. Our commitment to quality ensures courses remain relevant and effective.
The Hidden Curriculum
The "hidden curriculum" refers to essential professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are not explicitly taught in formal medical education but are crucial for effective clinical practice.
In Emergency Medicine, this gap is particularly significant. Junior doctors, ACPs, and emergency nurses consistently report feeling unprepared for challenges such as managing uncertainty, navigating medicolegal issues, communicating difficult news, and recognizing cognitive biases.
Our Emergency Medicine Hidden Curriculum Series systematically addresses these gaps through structured, interactive teaching that combines evidence-based theory with practical case-based learning.