Course summary

Run in partnership with educators, commissioners and practitioners from throughout the region, the course has support from Health Education England South East (HEESE). Run in partnership with educators, commissioners and practitioners from throughout the region, the Masters course has support from Health Education England South East (HEESE). It provides arounded education in internal medicine, including current advances in medical sciences and their application in the clinical arena. Students will gain detailed understanding of core research methodologies, critical evaluation, evidence- based approaches and the pathophysiology of conditions of clinical interest. "We are delighted to provide this unique opportunity for advanced education in Internal Medicine.Our Masters course promotes in depth understanding of disease processes across a broad range of medical specialties, including their pathophysiology and latest research data. It ensures high level diagnostic skills and expert management technique for forward looking consultant physicians of the future.” Dr Ursula Davies, Course Leader "Having recently finished Core Medical Training, I saw this as a fantastic opportunity to further develop my skills in GIM." Internal Medicine graduate, 2020 "During the recent COVID-19 pandemic a good understanding of the principles of frailty allowed for insightful and honest discussions with families, patients and other specialties to enable robust, evidence-based decision making." Internal Medicine graduate, 2020 "Expert speakers with a focus not on simply learning a bunch of diseases but rather on clinical reasoning, principles of autoimmunity and developing a deeper understanding." Internal Medicine graduate, 2020 "I have really enjoyed the Masters thus far and would highly recommend it to any colleagues considering a postgraduate course, particularly those with a passion for Internal Medicine." Internal Medicine graduate, 2020 The course provides increased scientific awareness of pathophysiological processes and will prepare medical trainees for advanced practice and senior clinical posts. It will train students to be high-achieving consultants and clinical leaders by combining clinical knowledge with professional development learning in the three key domains of leadership; communication, learning and teaching; and the development of research and publishing skills. It will also prepare students who wish to engage in substantive research projects leading to MD or PhD.