MSc in Medical Education 2013/14 prospectus - Royal College of ...

MSc in Medical EducationMSc in Medical EducationDuring this year participants will be supported to undertakean individual piece of research, with the intention ofpublishing it, when written up. The research can bequalitative or quantitative, or a combination of the two, inany aspect of medical education that is meaningful to them.In previous years the topics have included:• trainees’ and trainers’ perceptions of case-baseddiscussion and ACAT as assessment tools• educational supervisors’ and trainees’ experiences ofthe e-portfolio• intended and perceived learning outcomes ofstudent-selected components (SSCs)• the teaching, learning and assessment ofprofessionalism.Examples of previous MSc dissertations can be read in theRCP Medical Education Resource Centre.The MSc cohort meets on several dates during the year, attimely intervals, to discuss progress with projects and toreceive peer and tutor support.Intended learning outcomesBy the end of this module participants will be able to:• write and critically evaluate an educational literaturereview• select a research methodology appropriate to theirstudy’s objectives and justify this choice• choose and use data collection methods that arealigned to the research question(s)• produce a Masters level dissertation that addressestheir research questions, demonstrates a sophisticatedunderstanding of educational issues and contributes tothe medical education evidence base.AssessmentThe MSc is assessed by a written dissertation which accountsfor 100% of the final mark. This should be 20,000 – 30,000words.Throughout the year, students are required to submit aformatively-marked research proposal of approximately3,000 words. Students also take part in a viva, where they willpresent their study and its findings to an audience of facultyand peers. The viva is designed to help provide formativefeedback prior to the completion of the thesis.MSc Medical EducationprospectusContact detailsThese courses are an opportunityto meet a diverse range of clinicianswho will be participating with you,and to benefit from someinspirational teaching.Postgraduate Programmes TeamEducation DepartmentRoyal College of Physicians11 St Andrew’s PlaceRegent’s ParkLondonNW1 4LETelephone: +44(0) 203 075 1562Email: education.courses@rcplondon.ac.ukWebsite: www.rcplondon.ac.uk/medicaleducation