The value of Life Sciences in an Integrated Curriculum: A Reflective Perspective of studying two Life Sciences Degrees a decade apart and the challenges faced in professional life

The value of Life Sciences in an Integrated Curriculum: A Reflective Perspective of studying two Life Sciences Degrees a decade apart and the challenges faced in professional life

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In a recent MedEdPublish article by Keenan and Jennings (2017), I was interested in why some Life Sciences are under-represented in the wider medical literature.The article states anatomy to be the dominant discipline within medical schools and describes a close link between anatomy and educational research with the presence of an "established medical education research community and social media community linked to Bike Parts - Pedals - Platform anatomy".Unfortunately, this does not appear to be the case with other scientific disciplines.In my career, I have been fortunate to have studied both Pharmacy and Medicine as an undergraduate.

I also possess an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and am undertaking an MSc in Clinical Research.I have seen at first-hand how integral the Life Sciences are in the practice of Pharmacy and Medicine.It is therefore necessary that, like anatomy, other Life Sciences should enjoy a similar commitment to "maintaining a scholarly approach to teaching and learning (Keenan and Jennings, 2017).Currently, I am an Academic Clinical Registrar in Anaesthesia working in the North-West.

I am part funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).Considering my background, I would like to share a personal reflection of my experience of undergraduate training and professional life.I will compare the undergraduate teaching styles I experienced whilst studying for my Pharmacy and Medicine degrees.I will also describe the challenges I faced and the moments Motor Pulley of enlightenment I felt when I chose to embark on a career in academia with clinical practice.