Lindsey Davies: Q&A - Royal College of Physicians

Education
MSc in Medical Leadership
2011/2012 entry
Applications are now open for the MSc in Medical Leadership.
This unique programme is delivered jointly by the RCP,
Birkbeck College and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine and is specifically designed to equip doctors with
the skills and expertise they need in order to excel in senior
management positions.
The MSc is a blend of academic theory, practical case-studies
and interactive sessions with high-profile medical leaders.
This year’s students have benefited from an impressive range
of speakers including Sir David Nicholson CBE and Dame
Carol Black. Bursaries are available for this course, awarded to
students on a basis of need and merit.
To receive further information about this programme
or express an interest in applying, please contact the
programme coordinator Siobhan Sparkes-McNamara,
email: siobhan.sparkes-mcnamara@rcplondon.ac.uk or
tel: +44 (0)20 30751420. Places are limited and early
application is advised.
A blend of academic theory, practical
case-studies and interactive sessions
with high-proflie medical leaders.
Bursaries are available for this course
MSc in Medical Education
2011/2012 entry
The PG Certificate, Diploma and MSc in Medical Education are
successful joint programmes between the RCP and University
College London.
The programme is designed exclusively for doctors wishing to
develop their roles as educators. Participants are from a full
range of specialties including surgeons, general practitioners,
psychiatrists, and radiologists as well as physicians. Doctors
who enrol in the programme are mainly specialty registrars,
consultants or other career-grade doctors.
Applications for the 2011/12 year are open and the
closing date is 1 June 2011. This is a very popular
programme and places are limited. If you would like
to register your interest in the programme or have any
questions please contact the programme coordinator,
email: UCL@rcplondon.ac.uk or tel: +44(0)20 3075 1353.
Designed exclusively for doctors
who wish to develop their roles as
educators, participants are from a
range of specialties including surgeons,
general practitioners, psychiatrists and
radiologists as well as physicians
MRCP Part 2 revision course
27–29 June 2011
This course is designed to prepare candidates for the
MRCP(UK) Part 2 written exam. It is facilitated by doctors who
are respected leaders in their specialties and have extensive
experience in preparing candidates for the MRCP(UK),
including Dr Beynon, Professor Sharma and Dr Bishop.
Key features of the course:
n Comprehensive coverage of the part 2 syllabus
n Facilitated by clinicians who are experts at delivering
MRCP(UK) exam revision courses
‘This revision course has been
extremely beneficial and has increased
my confidence in sitting the exam
– thank you’
n Course content to reflect current hot topics of the exam
n Review of past question topics
n Instruction on exam technique
n One week of free access to the Medical Masterclass website
For further information please contact:
education-courses@rcplondon.ac.uk
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