Professor Karen Evans gave a keynote address at the ASME (Association for the Study Medical Education) Annual Conference on Researching Medical Education. The conference was held at RIBA in Central London, on Wednesday 16th November 2011, attended by doctors and healthcare educationalists from all parts of the UK. Professor Karen Evans’ keynote focused on Rethinking Work-Based Learning. ASME is an independent body that can influence policy in medical education and training through established links with decision-making bodies such as the General Medical Council, National Association of Clinical Tutors, COPMeD and the Department of Health.