Medical School Education News: July 2016

.New Autumn CPD Programme

Bookings are now open: click the links below for further details.

An Introduction to Human Genetics & Genomics
8, 9, 19 and 20 September 2016.
Systematic Reviews (two days)
1 and 8 October 2016, St Luke's Campus, Exeter.
Ethical, legal and Social Issues Applied Genomics
13, 14 and 27 October 2016.
Fundamentals of Health Statistics (two days)
19 October and 2 November 2016, St Luke's Campus, Exeter.
Fundamentals of Health Economics (one and a half days)
9 and 16 November 2016, St Luke's Campus, Exeter.

EBMA Conference: Book now

EBMA Annual Conference: Crossing Boundaries - Assessment in Medical Education, 14 and 15 October 2016.

Join us to explore opportunities for assessment developments; look at how assessments can and will cross boundaries between universities, nations and the undergraduate to postgraduate transition.

The conference will be of particular interest to clinical educators, trainees and registrars in the medical, dental and veterinary professions.

Venues: Mercure Rougement Hotel and The Forum, University of Exeter.

Programme:

This two day conference will consist of stimulating keynotes and a diverse range of workshops covering the full span of current issues and initiatives in medical assessment; with ample opportunities to network with colleagues and forge connections.

Key note speakers:

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Genomic Medicine Courses

MSc and module programmes available to <book now>

Designed to offer the greatest flexibility, each of our modules has only three days contact time, with the least amount of study leave required across the region. We offer a more blended learning experience, with much of the course available to distance learners via a virtual learning environment.

You can take modules as and when you choose, with the option of completing your award with a PgCert, PgDip, full MSC, or simply expanding your CPD portfolio. The first module, An Introduction to Human Genetics & Genomics, starts on 8 September, book your place here, or see our full list of modules here.

Full-funding is available from Health Education England. If you are interested in studying part-time make sure you apply as soon as possible to guarantee your funding: apply directly to HEE here.

Extreme Medicine

Do you have what it takes to provide healthcare in some of the World's most challenging environments?

Apply here

In partnership with World Extreme Medicine, the Medical School will welcome the first cohort for this exciting new programme in September 2016.

Gain skills, knowledge & understanding to perform at the highest level in extreme medicine
Residential locations in UK and internationally
Part-time, flexible study
Available as PgCert, PgDip & MSc
Work with the wider healthcare community from across the globe

Places are booking up fast, so apply now or explore our website for more details.

Upcoming events

The 9th International Congress of Morita Therapy, 1 - 2 September 2016.
This conference will bring together leading Japanese and international contributors working with Morita Therapy for two days of presentations, workshops and discussion on applying Morita Therapy in a UK and international context. Full details.
Peninsula Systematic Review (PenSR) Discussion Group – searching for grey literature, 13 September 2016.
With video-links to Plymouth and Truro. Full Details.
APEx Seminar, 14 September 2016.
“Nepal, Ivan Illich, and flesh-eating killer bugs: the journey of a clinical researcher”. Full details.