Program Overview

Clinical Education

Overview

The Clinical Education programmes are designed for Dental and Medical practitioners who want to improve their teaching skills.

Entry Requirements

• Medical or Dental degree
• At the time of enrolment applicants must have completed Foundation 2 training or equivalent and must currently be employed in a health care setting or university.
• Applicants must hold an educational or training role in one or more of the following settings: University, Hospital, General Practice, Dental Practice, Postgraduate Deanery, Postgraduate College, or another recognised educational institution located in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, or the Republic of Ireland.

Attendance

• 1 year (Part-time)

Places Available

• - (Part Time)

Course Structure

• Year 1 – Postgraduate Certificate
  • Module 1 – Foundations of Clinical Teaching
  • Module 2 – Supporting and Assessing Students and Trainees
• Year 2 – Postgraduate Diploma
  • Module 1 – Methods of Education Enquiry (compulsory)
  • Module 2 – there is a choice of 2 optional modules:
    • Educational Leadership and Management
    • Technology and Education
• Year 3 – MSc
  • Module – Dissertation (60 CATS)

Modules

Supporting and Assessing Students and Trainees

• Overview: This module provides core training in the theoretical and practical considerations underpinning assessment in the simulated clinical environment and in the workplace.
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Discuss the psychometric properties underpinning educationally sound assessments.
  • Design assessments to assess knowledge and skills.
  • Implement effective work-based assessments.
  • Offer students and trainees timely and appropriate feedback acknowledging individual differences in students and trainees.
  • Develop the interpersonal skills required to undertake an appraisal.
  • Provide support for learners experiencing difficulties.
• Skills:
  • Communicate effectively with learners using a range of feedback strategies.
  • Participate collaboratively and effectively in group work.
  • Utilise information technology to access data and knowledge.
  • Pursue continuous improvement through self-reflection, peer and facilitated discussion.
• Credits: 30
• Module Code: MEU7016
• Teaching Period: Both
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core

Foundations of Clinical Teaching

• Overview: This module provides core training in the theoretical and practical considerations required to plan and deliver effective teaching events.
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Plan and organise effective teaching sessions for small and large groups.
  • Identify appropriate techniques for teaching a range of subjects.
  • Enhance learning opportunities in the clinical environment.
  • Use forward planning to facilitate on-the-job learning.
  • Integrate teaching and learning into routine clinical work.
  • Exercise discernment in the use of the evidence base which supports teaching and learning.
• Skills:
  • Communicate effectively with learners using a range of teaching strategies.
  • Participate collaboratively and effectively in group work.
  • Utilise information technology to access data and knowledge.
  • Pursue continuous improvement through self-reflection, peer and facilitated discussion.
• Credits: 30
• Module Code: MEU7015
• Teaching Period: Both
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Pre-requisite: No
• Core/Optional: Core

Career Prospects

• This programme prepares graduates to deliver education and training for dental and medical students and postgraduate trainees.
• Programme content is aligned to the criteria identified by NIMDTA and QUB for Recognition of Trainers.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £2,390
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £2,390
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £2,390
• EU Other: N/A
• International: N/A

Additional Course Costs

• There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.

English Language Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of the General Medical Council's Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) examination or the General Dental Council’s equivalent (Overseas Registration Exam) or a minimum IELTS* score of 7.0 with not less than 6.5 in each component.

How to Apply

• Apply using our online Queen's Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.