Introduction

At the University of Oxford, we currently offer an MSc in Surgical Science and Practice. This MSc is designed to prepare senior surgical trainees for life as independent specialists by providing key skills and knowledge essential for modern practice, which are not fully represented or are omitted from most postgraduate training curricula. The course is unique as its part-time nature is designed to allow students to fit their study around work.

The MSc in Surgical Science and Practice provides a foundation in some of the most important additional life long skills which the future leaders of the profession need to acquire. The syllabus covers management skills, quality improvement, leadership, teamwork and patient safety, as well as an introduction to the principles of medical education and clinical research methods.

We have received feedback that including a Postgraduate Certificate option (which would include 3 out of the 6 modules in the MSc), and opening the recruitment to non-surgical professionals would be appreciated. Healthcare is necessarily focussed on improving patient safety and outcomes, and thus offering nurses, managers and other clinicians the opportunity to study these aspects away from their day to day work may be crucial. Thus we are seeking your feedback on the proposal to offer a part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety.

Please comment openly on the questions below, we really value your input at this time,

For further information contact ssp@conted.ox.ac.uk or Lauren.morgan@nds.ox.ac.uk

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