Abstract

It was a shock to be a student again 20 years after qualifying as a doctor. Had I forgotten what it entailed, or had education fundamentally changed? There was no rote learning, no examinations, and the teachers were asking not only what I would like to learn but how I would like to learn it. It became apparent that my personal experience was considered fundamental and my contribution to the class essential. In short, I was valued, encouraged, supported, and given access to an endless supply of coffee. It felt light years away from my life in the NHS or a traditional medical curriculum. I was doing the MSc in Evidence-based Health Care in Oxford and I would strongly recommend it. The MSc is a joint programme between the department of public health and primary care and the department of continuing education at the University of Oxford. It is designed for anyone …

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