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.
Key Facts
Contact: Jessica Simpson / Anna Scott
Module Leads: Dr Deborah Biggerstaff and Emily Roisin Reid
Module Code: MD967
CATS: 20
Duration:
03/02/2025 - 14/02/2025
Required dates:
Five taught days: Three days on campus and two days online
03/02/2025 Onsite
04/02/2025 Onsite (Please note this day may be taught online instead of onsite. This will be confirmed in September)
12/02/2025 Onsite
13/02/2025 Online synchronous via Teams
14/02/2025 Online synchronous via Teams
Assessment
4,000 word essay.
Module dates 2024/25
03/02/2025 -14/02/2025
Taught days on campus:
03/02/2025,04/02/2025 and 12/02/2025
Taught days online:
13/02/2025 and 14/02/2015
Prerequisites
Before taking this module, you should have successfully completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Study options
- MSc route: Available as a core module on the Master's in Medical Education(MMedEd) programme
-
Not sure an MSc is for you? Take this module as a Postgraduate Award. Contact usfor more information