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COURSE INFORMATION
1. A two-year structured Clinical MD in General Internal Medicine commenced on 15 May 2008 for doctors wishing to enrol with the University of Buckingham (with modules in different UK hospitals) and leads to the award of MD in General Internal Medicine. It is our expectation that doctors who apply for the 2 year Clinical MD programme will have at least 1 year of post-internship experience. 2. Three-year structured Clinical MD in General Internal Medicine leading to the award of MD in General Internal Medicine. The 3 year MD programme is expected to attract newly qualified doctors who have just completed the 1 year compulsory internship. 3. A combined Research cum Clinical MD programme with the first year in Medical Research based at the renowned Clore Laboratory at the University of Buckingham and leading to the award of MSc in Medical Research. This is followed by 2 year Clinical MD leading to the award of MD in General Internal Medicine. This 1 yr. MSc + 2 year Clinical MD programme is geared for doctors who want formal research experience in additional to clinical training in General Internal Medicine. Candidates at any stage in their medical career are welcome to apply for this. All three above-mentioned MD programmes are currently enrolling candidates. However, the earliest available start date might be different for different MD programmes as some are very heavily over subscribed. The University of Buckingham is currently in the process of creating more MD places on all its programmes by increasing the number of participating hospitals. It is therefore likely that more candidates will be able to start their MD placements earlier than what may currently be on offer. It is our recommendation that the candidates should apply for the MD programme of their choice and get enrolled for the first available place. If additional places then become available, we will offer such candidates the choice of starting earlier. There is no formal closing date for applying for any entry point on any of the MD programmes. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please note, however, that these places are greatly in demand and it is advisable to apply as early as possible. In addition, for overseas candidates, the visa process can sometimes take several months. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as early as you can. For the opportunity to speak to a current student on the MD programme please email Chris Ward.  University of Buckingham School of Medicine is a GMC approved sponsor for full registration with the GMC. The university will start sponsoring selected candidates on the MD programmes for full registration in the near future. Such candidates will be granted full registration by the GMC at the end of first 3 months of their MD programme. Having full GMC registration during the MD training will enhance the clinical experience for these candidates during their MD training. Providing the candidate's performance during the MD training remains satisfactory, the GMC full registration will be valid permanantly even after the completion of the MD programme. All MD programmes are fully quality assured and are on par with an MD from any other The module structure and location of clinical campuses may be subject to change in order to enhance the delivery of the course. |
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