KMMS is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Dr Tim Collins, Programme Director for the PgCert/MSc in Clinical Education, who has been appointed Co‑Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Medical Educators (JAoME). This prestigious role reflects national recognition of his leadership, expertise and long‑standing contribution to the field of clinical education.
The Journal of the Academy of Medical Educators is a respected, peer‑reviewed publication dedicated to sharing pedagogical research, educational innovation and impactful insights for clinical educators across the globe. Dr Collins’ appointment places him at the heart of shaping and disseminating high‑quality scholarship that influences teaching and learning in healthcare professions internationally.
Reflecting on the honour, Dr Collins shared:
It is a real honour to have been selected and acknowledged for this position. I am really looking forward to working with the Journals team who also share my passion and enthusiasm for sharing pedagogical research and innovations. The JAoME is an immediate open access journal, so it is reassuring to know that I can support the international exchange of clinical education knowledge with numerous global medical and health care educators, something which is a real privilege to do”
He added that he is both excited and honoured to take on this editorial role and looks forward to working with the journal’s team to support the international dissemination of research that benefits health professionals worldwide.
Dr Collins’ editorial appointment further strengthens the academic leadership behind the PgCert/MSc in Clinical Education, a programme he heads up with Canterbury Christ Church University, and which is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators. This accreditation reflects the programme’s commitment to high standards in educational practice and its alignment with the values of the Academy.
The PgCert/MSc in Clinical Education is open to UK and international interprofessional healthcare educators, offering two flexible delivery routes:
- Hybrid – In‑person and online with work-based learning
- Fully online classes with integrated work-based learning.
Applications are now open for the next cohort, providing an excellent opportunity for aspiring and established educators to learn under the guidance of a leader who is shaping the field both nationally and internationally.
KMMS extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Tim Collins on this exceptional achievement and looks forward to the continued impact of his leadership within clinical education.