The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Jolanta's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Jolanta
I am an experienced medical educator with a particular interest in undergraduate and postgraduate assessment. I lead the largest module in the BMBS programme, Medical Knowledge, which accumulates 220 credits over 5 years. As module lead, I collaborate with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, provide extensive training for our Academic Tutors, and support Senior Academic Tutors.
I am deeply committed to supporting students throughout their academic journey, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their success and well-being. As Module Lead, I liaise with national bodies, including the MSC and GMC, to prepare for the newly established national final Medical Licensing Assessment. I work closely with both students and staff to ensure that our stage 5 students are well-prepared for the final Applied Knowledge Test and that our School is equipped for the in-house delivery of the MLA AKT.
With postgraduate degrees in physiology and genetics, I also lead the teaching of physiology and nutrition alongside my colleagues. I apply my expertise to the development of the BMBS and MDDA programmes, as well as to other initiatives such as the Physician Associate programme. I teach all aspects of physiology, pathophysiology, and nutrition across three programmes: undergraduate BMBS and Clinical Radiography, and the postgraduate Physician Associate programme. I authored six chapters in The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Clinical Presentations and Conditions (Essential Guides to the UKMLA), which is scheduled for release in May 2025. I also developed nutrition sessions in collaboration with clinical colleagues from Derriford Hospital, focusing on the nutritional management of patients with various illnesses.
I am deeply committed to supporting students throughout their academic journey, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their success and well-being. As Module Lead, I liaise with national bodies, including the MSC and GMC, to prepare for the newly established national final Medical Licensing Assessment. I work closely with both students and staff to ensure that our stage 5 students are well-prepared for the final Applied Knowledge Test and that our School is equipped for the in-house delivery of the MLA AKT.
With postgraduate degrees in physiology and genetics, I also lead the teaching of physiology and nutrition alongside my colleagues. I apply my expertise to the development of the BMBS and MDDA programmes, as well as to other initiatives such as the Physician Associate programme. I teach all aspects of physiology, pathophysiology, and nutrition across three programmes: undergraduate BMBS and Clinical Radiography, and the postgraduate Physician Associate programme. I authored six chapters in The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Clinical Presentations and Conditions (Essential Guides to the UKMLA), which is scheduled for release in May 2025. I also developed nutrition sessions in collaboration with clinical colleagues from Derriford Hospital, focusing on the nutritional management of patients with various illnesses.
My research background includes significant experience as an independent Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow, which informs my scholarship. My primary interest lies in assessment, particularly the evolution of progress testing, a topic reflected in my publications and presentations, and supported by extensive national (PT Consortium) and international collaborations.
RECOGNITION AWARDS and NOMINATIONS
2021 Nomination for the Mel Joyner Award for Championing Equality and Diversity.
2015 Faculty winner STARR award for the best feedback.
2015 Students’ Anti-Matter award for being the most valued non-clinical educator.
2015 PUPSMD annual recognition award for implementation and substantial development of formative assessment.
Key Roles:
BMBS Medical Knowledge Module Lead
MDDA Module Lead for Medical and Clinical Competencies
Lead in nutrition, Co-lead in physiology
Academic Tutor
Small group (EBL) facilitator
Lead in nutrition, Co-lead in physiology
Academic Tutor
Small group (EBL) facilitator
Panel member or chair of the FoH Academic Offence panels
Investigator for the complaints and appeals
School representative to Fitness to Practice panels 1,2a and 2b
UoP Senate PMS representative
Committees chair and member:
Faculty of Health Student Research Ethics and Integrity Committee
University of Plymouth (UoP) Quality Assurance Committee panel member 2016 – 2019
University of Plymouth Teaching Development Framework (TDF)
Assessment Working Group, chair 2017-18 and 22-23, member
MK Pre-test group chair
MK post-test group chair
MK Theme group chair
MK Assessment Panel key member
BMBS Award Board panel member till 2024
Biomedical Science Theme group member
BMBS Programme Committee member
Year 5 working group panel member
Teaching
BMBS Physiology
BMBS Nutrition,
Clinical Radiography
Clinical Radiography
Physician Associate PG programme
Small group facilitator (EBL),
Student Selected Component facilitator
Small group facilitator (EBL),
Student Selected Component facilitator
Contact Jolanta
C420, Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 586773
jolanta.kisielewska@plymouth.ac.uk
