Are you passionate about sharing knowledge and would like to make a meaningful impact in your professional field? Join our Laboratory Medicine Learning Academy team.

The Academy is as a valuable educational resource available to all our members, with a specific focus on aiding trainees preparing for FRCPath examinations. The Association is currently seeking writers for a series of digital learning modules on various topics.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to share their expertise with our members, and their future colleagues, while also developing new and honing existing skills as authors. Moreover, compensation is provided for all successful candidates. 

Join us in enriching the educational landscape of laboratory medicine and supporting the professional development of our members.

For more information please select from the following options:

Modules with Author Vacancies

Laboratory Analytical Skills Modules

  1. Manual Techniques (including pipetting and generation of standard curves)
  2. Assay Data Manipulation (including calibration curve generation and deriving patient results)
  3. Spectrophotometry
  4. Immunoassay
  5. Mass Spectrometry
  6. Interpretation of Enzyme Reaction Curves

Laboratory Data Interpretation Modules

  1. Spectrophotometer Data
  2. Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation
  3. Tumour Markers

Laboratory Management Modules

  1. Laboratory Management (including procurement process, laboratory budgets, and integration into Trust finances)
  2. Laboratory Safety Management (including use of fire extinguishers, laboratory signs, and personal protective equipment)

 

Submission Requirements and Fees

We are looking for scientific content on the topic of your chosen module with clear Learning Outcomes targeting trainees preparing for FRCPath examinations. Some prior knowledge is assumed, however, basic concepts should be explained.

Whilst the commission is primarily for written content, the aim is to have an exciting learning offering and we encourage other media to be used to support user interaction and embed the knowledge. We will provide you with a comprehensive writer's pack and offer support throughout the development process.

Format:

  • 2000 to 3000 words written document and 3 multiple choice style questions to assess the topics covered and knowledge gained or
  •  20 to 30 slides with written commentary and 3 multiple choice style questions to assess the topics covered and knowledge gained

The length is not prescriptive and should be viewed as guidelines only. We encourage you to include as much information as you believe is needed.

Timeline:

Submission of final draft within 2 months of accepting the commission.

Fee:

We are offering £140 to be claimed within 3 months after completing the work.

Application Form

 

If you would like to become Academy Author but do not have expertise in the advertised topics, we would still like to hear from you.

Please use the form below to submit your content proposal:

Learning Academy Content Proposal Form