MSc in Advanced General Medical Practice
This programme aims to give overseas doctors new to the United Kingdom the confidence of working in the National Health Service. Delivered by our experts, many of whom have traversed the journey, you will get first-hand experience of the steps that should be taken to make this less challenging. Using a blended approach, students will be exposed to live scenarios and problem-based learning experiences to enable interactive discussion.
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Overview
The demands and expectations of patients within the United Kingdom’s healthcare system continue to rise, and doctors are increasingly expected to demonstrate both exemplary clinical and non-clinical skills within their chosen fields.
This programme builds on the teaching provided in undergraduate training, empowering doctors with the required skill sets and ability to work and communicate confidently in the United Kingdom healthcare system by understanding the nuances of the National Health Service system. The programme is delivered by UK-based experts over 8 modules and covers a range of skill sets. The subjects covered will also help clinicians from outside the UK who are preparing for the UKMLA (previously PLAB) examination.
The programme is delivered by experienced doctors and trainers in the field with the emphasis throughout the course being on self-directed personal development leading to well-rounded professionals equipped to handle the challenges of today’s patient demands.
- Teaching by Faculty who understand the challenges faced by overseas doctors
- Practical training in consultation skills, including history-taking, performing examinations, and digital health consultations, using a holistic approach working within multidisciplinary team
- Further training on practical procedures required within the NHS, such as IV cannulation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and prescribing
- Access to high-quality manikins, models and SimMan, to enhance role-play based learning supervised by experts
- Interactive problem-based learning using real-life scenarios
- In-depth explanation of the National Health Service
- Structured guidance for UKMLA (previously PLAB) examinations for those aiming to register with the General Medical Council in the UK.
- Emphasis on the non-technical skills that underpin good clinical practice
- Gaining widely sought after academic and evidence-based practice skills, such as critical appraisal and usage of NHS guidelines and policies
- Opportunity of achieving level 7 Masters qualification validated by Ulster University
Full time One Year
English
College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham Campus
Theoretical teaching combined with hands-on training delivered face to face across 8 modules
The state of the art and modern facilities with well-equipped simulation suites and classrooms with workspaces offer our learners a unique experience with access to knowledgeable support teams with experienced teachers driving their learning
Course Lead
Dr. Suhail Tarafdar
Dr. Suhail Tarafdar brings a wealth of experience with more than 10 years of training experience. He is a former training programme director for GP training and a course tutor for the postgraduate certificate in medical education. He understands the PLAB examinations well and used to be a clinical educator, PLAB lead and GMC PLAB 2 examiner. He trained in the West Midlands and is a Family Medicine Consultant giving him the experience of working within NHS structures.
Course Faculty
The faculty are experienced trainers bringing different skill sets and experience to the programme and include:
Dr Sailesh Krishnan
Dr Sailesh Mohana Krishnan is an Acute Medicine physician based in Northern Ireland and a GMC-recognised postgraduate trainer. He holds a doctorate in Medical Education and has been actively involved in the field of medical education for the past eight years. His research interests focus on acute medicine and the use of simulation in medical education. Dr Krishnan is a member and fellow of esteemed professional bodies including the Academy of Medical Educators and the Royal Society of Public Health. In addition to his clinical and academic work, he holds multiple external appointments as Associate Professor in Medical Education at several higher education institutions. Dr Krishnan remains committed to advancing clinical education through innovative teaching, rigorous research, and mentorship of future healthcare professionals.
Professor Noha Seoudi
Noha Seoudi is the Research Director at the College of Medicine and Dentistry with almost 30-year experience in clinical academia and successfully supervised more than 100 MSc students and many PhD students during conducting their research projects. Noha Seoudi is one of only five Clinical Oral Microbiologists in the UK. Additionally, she is one of very few Patients Safety Response Leads and Patients Engagement Leads in the field of Dentistry. She has a particular interest in investigating the effect of antimicrobial stewardship interventions, designed using behavioural change theories, on the antimicrobial prescribing patterns in dentistry. She is also interested in investigating and reviewing novel antimicrobial agents such as herbal extracts and different types of mucoadhesive patches for local delivery of antimicrobial agents. Noha Seoudi is a co-author in the antimicrobial prescribing in dentistry guidance published by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Additionally, she co-authored the infectious disease chapter of one of the renown international textbooks, Burket’s Oral Medicine. She is currently a member in the dental subgroup of the English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance (ESPAUR) and contributing to the development of the national antimicrobial stewardship programme in dentistry. Noha Seoudi is currently leading the core dental group of the Keep Antimicrobial Working website of the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
- Undergraduate Medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognised institution
- Registration with a recognised medical regulatory body with good standing e.g., GMC in the UK or equivalent international authority
- Evidence of English language proficiency (GCSE grade C or equivalent). For international students an equivalent to IELTS 6 (with no component below 5.5) or other equivalent English language tests
- Two satisfactory references, one of which must be an academic reference.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants from countries subject to UK government financial sanctions will undergo an additional financial check to ensure that the funds have not come from or earned in countries subject to sanctions. Applicants not meeting this financial check will not be offered a place on the programme.
- International students will be required to fulfill all conditions of a student visa as a part of their admission process
Will there be additional checks? Yes, applicants from countries subject to UK government financial sanctions will undergo an additional financial check to ensure that the funds have not come from or earned in countries subject to these sanctions.
What financial evidence is needed? The financial evidence accepted will be the same as that accepted by the UKVI for a Student Visa application.
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