*Conference announcement and call for submissions*

We are pleased to invite you to an exciting national conference focussing
on ePortfolios, identity and personalised learning in healthcare
education. We welcome contributions and participation from anyone who
contributes to undergraduate programmes in healthcare education, in
workplace or educational contexts in the UK.

*Conference themes*

ePortfolios
Personalised learning
Identity

*Call for submissions*

We invite submissions under the above themes in presentation or poster
format.

Presentations: Typically up to 20 minutes in length and may take the form
of a paper, case study, debate or narrative. Selection will be made from
an initial abstract submission.

Posters: These will typically involve the delegate providing a short
commentary on their work. Selection will be made from an initial abstract.
Abstract requirements

Abstracts should be submitted via the online form only. All abstracts will
be reviewed by an abstract review committee.

*Dates*

Deadline for submission of abstracts: 17 September 2007
Notification of acceptance of all submissions: 5 November 2007
Deadline for completion of full paper: 1 January 2008
Conference date: 28 February 2008

*Location*

The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

*Publication*

We will be asking successful contributors to write a full paper (up to
2000 words) for publication in published conference proceedings to be
available on the day of the conference.

*Conference fee*

Thanks to funding from the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC),
there is no charge for registration. Refreshments and lunch are included,
and special diets will be catered for.

*Keynote speakers*

Professor Trudie Roberts, Head of the School of Medicine and Director
Medical Education Unit, University of Leeds
Jamie Thompson, Learning & Teaching Co-ordinator, Northumbria University
Rob Ward, Director, Centre for Recording Achievement (CRA)

*Target audience*

We welcome contributions and participation from anyone who contributes to
undergraduate programmes in healthcare education, in workplace or
educational contexts in the UK.

*Further details*

The Assembly Rooms, in the heart of the City Centre, is a grand Georgian
building dating back to 1776 which has been lovingly restored to its
former glory to become one of the premier conference venues in the North
East of England.

There is good disabled access to all conference rooms, which are all on
the first floor. Further information about the venue from
www.assemblyrooms.co.uk

Accommodation costs are not included in registration, however there are
several hotels nearby. See www.assemblyrooms.co.uk/cc_02.htm for details.

Newcastle has excellent road, rail and air links with the rest of the UK.

*Further details and abstract submission*

To find out more and download an abstract submission form go to:

http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?dinky_id=774

We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to welcoming you to
Newcastle upon Tyne.

With very best wishes



Suzanne


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Suzanne Hardy
Senior Information Advisor
Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine

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