Medics Academy

About the Fellowships

Programme start dates are the second week of August 2022 and February 2023.

Clinical Fellowships can be undertaken flexibly alongside your clinical work or studies. The fellowships can last between 6, 9 or 12 months.

It is most popular with F3 and F4 doctors and GP trainees who may wish to work flexibly, study for a postgraduate qualification and wish to develop far beyond this.

These fellowships are suited to individuals, as well as those doctors who have full or part-funding through their trust or hospital.
 

There is an optional experience if you are interested in spending 4-6 weeks in Sri Lanka to either:

1) Undertake part of the educational component (PG Cert & Leadership qualification) from a beach in Sri Lanka

2) Working on your fellowship project in a Sri Lankan Hospital in Colombo

Flights not included. Accommodation near the beach is included. Dates are available throughout the year.

Below are the options for the fellowship. As you can see, these fellowships consist of more than the postgraduate certification element. Due to this, places on the fellowships are limited and candidates must apply.

Global Health Fellowship - 

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn flexibly and remotely to gain:

• A University of Central Lancashire accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy

• A project in Global Health with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors

• Mentoring and career coaching

• Opportunities to present their project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• HLA Associate Membership

• 3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course

• Spend 4-6 weeks in an approved hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

• Accommodation near the beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Medical Innovation & Technology Fellowship -

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn flexibly and remotely to gain:

• A University of Central Lancashire accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• A Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy

• A project in Medical Innovation & Technology with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors 

• Mentoring and career coaching

• Opportunities to present their project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• HLA Associate Membership

• 3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course

• Spend 4-6 weeks in an approved hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

• Accommodation near the beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship  - 

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn flexibly and remotely to gain:

• A University of Central Lancashire accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• A Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy

• A project in Quality Improvement and/or Patient Safety with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors 

• Mentoring and career coaching 

• Opportunities to present their project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• HLA Associate Membership

• 3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course

• Spend 4-6 weeks in an approved hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

• Accommodation near the beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Clinical Leadership & Management Fellowship  (+ GP trainee stream)

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn flexibly and remotely to gain:

• A University of Central Lancashire accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• A Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy.

• A project in Leadership & Management with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors

• Mentoring and career coaching

• Opportunities to present their project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• HLA Associate Membership

• 3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course

• Spend 4-6 weeks in an approved hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

• Accommodation near the beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Clinical Leadership & Management Fellowship -   GP trainee stream

The GP Trainee stream - 

This stream will equip you with the knowledge and skills to think about practice population health, practice management and community healthcare leadership.

It will include the above PLUS:

• Sessions on practice management, staffing, structure and finances

• Sessions on leadership and management in a community setting

• Sessions on the evolving use of technology in General Practice

• Your project will be tailored to General Practice

Medical Education Fellowship  

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn flexibly and remotely to gain:

• A University of Central Lancashire accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• A Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy.

• A project in medical education with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors

• Mentoring and career coaching 

• Opportunities to present their project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract 

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• HLA Associate Membership

• 3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course

• Spend 4-6 weeks in an approved hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

• Accommodation near the beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Clinical Leadership & Innovation Fellowship

Exclusive to Imperial NHS Foundation Trust and delivered in partnership with Patchwork Health. This fellowship lasts between 6, 9 or 12 months.

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn flexibly and remotely to gain:

• A University of Central Lancashire accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• A Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy

• A project of  their choosing with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors

• Mentoring and career coaching 

• Opportunities to present their project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• HLA Associate Membership

• 3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course

• Spend 4-6 weeks in an approved hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

• Accommodation near the beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Programme Fees

This programme fee includes 

• A university accredited PG cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education

• A Leadership qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management and The Healthcare Leadership Academy

• Guided project work with regular sessions with their project & cohort supervisors

• Mentoring and career coaching 

• Opportunities to present your project work at international conferences and support towards putting together a presentation and submitting an abstract

• Lifetime access to our alumni community and alumni-only educational events

• Access to spend 4-6 weeks in a Sri Lankan hospital

• Accommodation in Sri Lanka 

Fee GBP £4000 with monthly payment plans available. 

This programme can also be funded through full or part-funding from your institution.

Sri Lanka: Flights not included. Accommodation near the beach is included. Dates are available throughout the year. 

Financing options can be discussed upon request by emailing [email protected] 

FAQs

How can I apply?

You can find out more about the programme and apply by filling out the application form once you click on the 'Apply now' button below your fellowship of choice.

This is a flexible and remote programme, does this mean I will feel isolated from the other fellows?

Fellows will progress through the programme in a cohort with lots of opportunities to work and learn together.

Will I be expected to complete the PG Cert and leadership certificate over 6 months?

You are not expected to complete the postgraduate courses in 6 months. The normal completion time is 12-24 months and most of the clinicians on these programmes also work full or part time. Due to the flexible nature of the programme it is possible to learn and complete assignments at a faster or more convenient time for you, however the entire fellowship will take a total of 700 hours to complete. 

Who is the Postgraduate Certificate accredited by?

The PG Cert in Clinical Practice, Management and Education is accredited by UClan Medical School.

Find out more about the PG Cert

Who is the ILM5 accredited by?

This is a fully online programme designed for clinicians interested in leadership to gain qualifications that lead to an ILM Level 5 qualification with the option of gaining Membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management (MInstLM). 

Find out more about the ILM 5 

Who is the Healthcare Leadership Academy?

The Healthcare Leadership Academy equips clinicians with the leadership skills they need to develop, support and improve the healthcare systems they work in.

Find out more about the HLA

What is the opportunity in Sri Lanka?

There is an optional experience if you are interested in spending 4-6 weeks in Sri Lanka to either:

1) Undertake part of the educational component (PG Cert & Leadership qualification) from a Sri Lankan city or beach

2) Working on your fellowship project in a Sri Lankan Hospital in Colombo

The duration of stay can be extended if requested. Flights not included. Accommodation near the beach is included. Dates are available throughout the year.