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Strong leadership in medicine has never been more critical as it is now, as are the abilities to deeply understand research, scientific process and the most advanced methods in education. The requisite skills to put them into practice are as important and can, collectively, be the difference between life and death, as well as determine the overall health and well-being levels of patients, practitioners and the NHS. Moreover, no one field of medical expertise can accomplish the task of addressing the immediate and future healthcare needs of the UK, so the MSc in Clinical Leadership, Education and Research now welcomes in healthcare practitioners (HCPs) from all fields (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, etc.) with the drive to advance their professional reach and impact.
The recently restructured programme for multidisciplinary HCP teams continues the success of the past focus on physicians (i.e., DMU's historical "Medical Leadership, Education and Research" programme) by a highly experiential and progressive build of intra- and inter-personal leader-development, foundational knowledge of research and education, and the development and demonstration of real-world service improvement projects. This unique combination builds strong organisations by building strong professional HCPs from the inside out, developing a holistic professional acumen that can be applied equally well in all medical settings, building skills that can be used throughout one's entire career.
Key features
- This course enables busy HCPs to advance their skills and advance their careers without leaving their job
- You will have the option to undertake PG Certificate, PG Diploma or full MSc awards
- Benefit from a blended interactive and self-managed distance-learning mix
- The course helps you qualify for PG Medical Education Certificate awards
- Establish life-long networks across geographical and disciplinary fields
Intakes and attendance requirements
In order to accommodate the busy lives of HCPs, the programme holds two intakes per year, February and September. The PG Cert has six study days and five for the PG Dip, while the MSc year support is provided via online tutorials with study day support as required.
For more information and potential dates of study days in 2020-2021, please contact:
clinicalleadership@dmu.ac.uk
CLER October 2020 Cohort*
Induction:
7/10/2020
Personal and Professional Development (Core 1):
Study Day, 14/10/2020
Draft assessment submission, 15/11/2020
Final assessment submission, 4/12/2020
Partnerships with Patients & Stakeholders (Core 2):
Study Day, 4/11/2020
Draft assessment submission, 17/1/2021
Final assessment submission, 12/2/2021
All cohorts:
OPTIONAL Tutorial day, 27/1/2021
*DMU and the CLER programme are currently finalising the timetabling requirements and administration so the current listed days might be amended in the near future. All programme-specific updates can be verified by communicating with the programme lead, Dr. Gary Redfeather, at Gary.Redfeather@DMU.ac.uk.
Testimonials:
Dr. C.O., Locum Consultant Surgeon
"I registered with DMU for the MSC in Med Education, Leadership and Research with great trepidation due to a fear of having to ‘study’ again for 3 years to achieve my goals. I’m glad to say after 2 years it has been a smooth and rewarding experience. My objectives of achieving a post graduate qualification in Medical Education 20 years late was ideally blended with modules in leadership and research. The modules were clinically driven with just the right amount of theory to provide the academic content. The practical aspects of project work and the essays were innovative and made the whole journey that much easier. The faculty is led by Gary who is an eminent scholar, well read and has abundant energy to enthuse and encourage the students, he is well supported by his team and the debates in the classes were lively and thought provoking. At the end of 2 years I can confidently say that the course has made me a better teacher and leader – I have been appointed as the surgical lead at my trust for under graduate students from Sheffield University thanks to this and hope to progress further within the field of medical education."
Dr. A.K., Specialist Registrar in Nephrology and General Internal Medicine
"The Medical Leadership, Education and Research course has helped me gain insight into my strengths, as well as pushing me to identify and own the areas where I need to develop further. The study days are helpful in allowing time for reflection and discussion with others, and I benefit greatly from listening to the opinions and experiences of other healthcare professionals. The tutors are knowledgeable and most importantly, appreciate the balance between supportiveness and giving space, which in itself, encourages me to stretch my abilities and achieve my maximum potential. It has been a great experience so far and I look forward to what the course next has to offer..."
Dr. M.K., MBCHB MRCGP FHEA, GP, Specialist GP Educator xxx Medical School
"The Medical Leadership, Education and Research course has been a supportive and exciting course with strong links to practical application for personal leadership development. As the demand on our services increase, it is essential to foster innovation within both clinical and academic settings. This course has allowed me to build up my knowledge and skills, which I am already utilising in practice. A big thank you to Dr. Gary Keil and the team for their inspiration and encouragement!"
Dr. P.M., M.B., B.S., D.O., FRCSEd.
"I was one of the first batch of students enrolled in this new, exciting 3 years course - MSc in Medical Leadership & Advanced Professional skills in 2015 at De Montfort University Leicester. I had great classmates from different specialities and enjoyed meeting them and doing projects sharing everyone’s expertise. All the teachers and staff were very friendly, motivated and supportive. Great University with plenty of facilities and the course helped in all the additional skills which is required as a professional including Appraisal, Teaching, Innovation mindset, Leadership capabilities, Communication skills, Service development and Research to name a few. It was a great experience and would highly recommend it!"