Undergraduate Special Interest Forum (SIF) Annual Conference

Undergraduate Special Interest Forum (SIF) Annual Conference is organized by The Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland (APM) and will be held on Oct 22, 2026 at The Spine Building, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.

Theme: Educating for Excellence: Shaping the future of undergraduate teaching in Palliative Medicine

Why You Can’t Miss This Event

• Explore the future of undergraduate palliative care education
• Engage with leading voices and innovators
• Shape the next generation of medical professionals

Session Outlines:
Keynote Address: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
This session introduces artificial intelligence in higher education helping participants move beyond fear to awareness and practical understanding of the potential impact it may have on teaching, learning, and assessment. Opportunities and challenges in the use of AI will be explored equipping audiences with the confidence to engage with AI thoughtfully and responsibly.

Keynote Address: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education
This session will outline the EDI journey of Liverpool Medical School, looking at the steps we have taken to think about equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our work, from curriculum content to medical school and placement environments. The talk will share some exemplars of good practice that have helped shape award-winning recognition, as well acknowledge the continuing challenges of EDI work in large-scale medical education environment.