Perceval sutureless bioprosthesis versus Perimount sutured bioprosthesis for aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis: a retrospective, propensity-matched study.

Background: Rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement (RDAVR) is an alternative to conventional AVR (cAVR) for aortic stenosis. Benefits include a reduction in operative times, facilitation of minimal access surgery and superior haemodynamics compared to conventional valves. However, further evidence is required to inform guidelines, preferably in the form of propensity-matched studies that include mid-term follow-up data.

Basis, Process and Outcomes of a Student Involvement Project for Curriculum Review at the Imperial College School of Medicine.

Introduction: To help create a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) curriculum centred around the student voice, the Imperial College School of Medicine (ICSM) recruited two medical students for a two-week student-staff collaboration in Summer 2019 for its wider curriculum review. This write-up discusses the background, processes, and outcomes of the collaboration and includes some student reflections.

Methods: The team comprised a member of the faculty and two medical students (the authors).

A remotely-delivered community action project to promote a diabetes lifestyle intervention programme in northwest London: basis, process and outcomes.

: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in London is rising, obesity being a major driver. As part of a primary care placement, the authors (two medical students and a lead general practitioner) directly promoted the Reducing Weight with Intensive Dietary Support (REWIND) programme to patients in Northwest London and collected feedback on the promotion. : The team developed and delivered three remote interventions: a redesigned patient-facing information leaflet, phone calls and text messages, and a live, interactive webinar, to directly engage patients and raise awareness about REWIND.

Perspectives of a 2nd-year medical student on 'Students as Partners' in higher education - What are the benefits, and how can we manage the power dynamics?

The 'Students as Partners' model has been redefining the way we see student-staff relationships in Higher Education. In a world where hierarchical teaching and learning has dominated for decades, this concept has been refreshing. I have seen the benefits first-hand, having participated in a 2-week student-staff collaboration to redesign the year-one medical curriculum at the Imperial College School of Medicine.