Evidence and Values in Clinical Education
Overview
This module aims to equip you with a critical understanding of the complex interrelationships between evidence and values, which underpin the practice and development of clinical education. With this module, the emphasis of the MMedEd course shifts from preparation for effective professional practice to development of a deeper critical and analytical understanding of some of the scientific research, philosophical, and theoretical issues relating to evidence and values in clinical education today.
Aims
The Evidence and Values module aims to provide students with a sound basis in preparation for undertaking research for a Professional Project or a dissertation.
Assessment
4,000 word essay.
Prerequisites
Before taking this module, you should have successfully completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Module dates 2025/26
09/02/2026 -27/02/2026
Taught days on campus:
09/02/2026,10/02/2026 and 25/02/2026
Taught days online:
26/2/2026 and 27/02/2026
Key Facts
Contact: Anna Scott
Module Leads: Dr Deborah Biggerstaff i
Module Code: MD967
CATS: 20
Duration:
09/02/2026 - 27/02/2026
Required dates:
Five taught days: Three days on campus and two days online
09/02/2026 Onsite
10/02/2026 Onsite
25/02/2026 Onsite
26/02/2026 Online synchronous via Teams
27/02/2026 Online synchronous via Teams
Study options
- MSc route: Available as a core module on the Master's in Medical Education(MMedEd) programme
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