Below you'll find answers to some of the questions we get asked the most about applying for our courses.
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Find out more about the application process:
We have a number of general courses that are available to everyone who teaches Southampton undergraduate medical students, and some that are specific to teachers within Primary Care. Please read the course descriptions and the information about target audience carefully to decide which course is right for you.
Yes. Many of our courses are heavily subscribed and places are allocated according to applicants’ level of teaching responsibility and the potential benefit for Southampton undergraduate medical students.
Once you have decided which course you would like to attend, click on ‘ Apply now ’.
- If you are applying for a general course, you will need to complete and submit a course application form. Please note that this does not guarantee a place on the course and will be subject to shortlisting.
- If you are applying for a course specific to Primary Care, you will be directed to the online store. Click on ‘ Book Course ’ and follow the instructions.
If spaces are available on a course, you will be able to see the ‘ Apply now ’ button. If there is no space it will be indicated by ‘ Course full ’.
- If you are applying for a general course, we aim to shortlist at least 3 months before the date of the course (4 months for our 4-day courses).
- If you are applying for a course specific to Primary Care, we aim to confirm your place within a week of the application.
Find out what to expect on a course:
Our courses are from half a day up to four days. The courses comprise presentations from speakers, small group activities and opportunities for shared learning. Active participation is required for all courses.
If you have any access or dietary requirements, please let us know when you are offered a place on a course.
Yes. All participants who complete the full course receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.
All general courses carry CPD accreditation from the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. The number of CPD points will be indicated on the certificate of attendance.
For Primary Care courses, the Royal College of General Practitioners will recognise attendance and reflection as a CPD activity.
Yes, it is essential to attend all sessions of our courses.
If you are no longer able to attend a course or workshop, please let us know as soon as possible by email ( meded@southampton.ac.uk ). For more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions* .
We will let you know as soon as possible if a course is cancelled using the contact information you have provided. For more information on our cancellation policy, please refer to the Terms and Conditions *.
Find out about further opportunities:
Yes, we greatly appreciate feedback from all of our participants, as it enables us to improve future courses. You will be given a form at the end of the final session.
We recommend that you check these pages regularly for any updates. Primary Care release new courses dates annually in September.
Please contact us detailing your experience and areas of interest.
There are a number of additional resources available, including interactive e-learning modules, useful articles and web links on the Resources page.
Be sure to check out MEDUSA , the portal designed to provide easy access to faculty development for all those teaching Southampton medical students, both academic and clinical teachers.
Find out about common IT issues:
From time to time we update our content, which may lead to a page being redirected. If this happens, go to the Training tab located at the top of the page to return to the course information.
Once an application has been submitted, it can no longer be amended. If you wish to make any changes at this stage, email meded@southampton.ac.uk
1. Submitting an application does not guarantee you a place on a course.
2. Where possible we will endeavour to run all our courses as advertised. Should we need to cancel the course, you will be able to:
3. We will process your details in accordance with the University of Southampton privacy policy .