PDIP Postgraduate Diploma in Principles of Aesthetic Breast Surgery

Key details

PDIP POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRINCIPLES OF AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY

Start Year

2022

Attendance

Part Time

Award

Postgraduate Diploma

Duration (years)

Delivered entirely online, this course is designed to provide surgeons the world over with access to high-quality education in aesthetic breast surgery.

Using training techniques developed over seven years by a specialist team at Norwich Medical School, our gold award-winning course is comprised of six core modules. Each module will allow you to acquire CPD accreditation supporting your professional appraisal, and can also be used to build towards a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma award in Aesthetic Breast Surgery. 

This challenging and rewarding programme has a flexible structure designed around the working lives of busy surgical practitioners. It is facilitated by our dedicated virtual learning environment (VLE), which hosts a thriving online community of students and senior specialists from all over the world. 

About

As a Specialist Professional Development student at Norwich Medical School, you’ll take part in fully online discussions centred around realistic cases within our dedicated VLE, which hosts a thriving online community of specialists located all over the world. 

The course is based around six advanced modules, covering all areas of aesthetic breast surgery and a host of relevant transferrable skills. Each topic will bring with it new expertise and insights directly applicable to your own clinical practice. As such, each tutor-mediated forum discussion will take on a life of its own, fuelled by the growth of shared reading, personal experience and tutor guidance. 

Your online learning will be supported by continual formative assessments of your surgical knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making. 

This course is ideal for senior breast and plastic surgery trainees, as well as practicing consultants with an aesthetic breast practice. 

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Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.

Assessment for Year 1

Each module can be undertaken without an assessment component, allowing you to gain CPD evidence for your portfolio. However, if you do want to obtain formal university credits to contribute towards a postgraduate qualification, you will need to successfully complete a written assessment for each module. 

The summative assessment is a written reflective 4,000-word essay, which will be submitted and marked online. 

Structure

This course is comprised of six 16-week-long online modules, providing advanced learning in the following specialist areas: 

Each module is delivered in two-week topics, with learning outcomes mapped to the UK ISCP plastic surgery curriculum. You will also be required to undertake approximately 15 hours of independent study each week, including: 

Reading core texts and the latest clinical papers 
Discussing an online clinical case with your peers to draw out learning opportunities and evidence-based practice 
Completing formative assessments to aid your learning, including multiple-choice questions and script concordance tests 
Constructing a personal management plan for the clinical case to demonstrate your understanding of the topic

You will need to demonstrate a minimum of 80% online engagement to receive CPD accreditation for each module. 

You will also have the option to take a summative written assessment for each module. If you complete it successfully you’ll be awarded 20 university credits. Once you’ve earned 60 credits, in addition to your CPD accreditation you will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate. If you successfully complete assessments for six modules, you’ll acquire 120 credits and receive a Postgraduate Diploma

Teaching and Learning

Teaching 

All teaching will take place online, using range of teaching techniques, including peer-group (PBL) discussion and specialist formative testing. 

Our e-tutors are all highly experienced senior clinicians working both in the UK and internationally, so you will be able to maximise your exposure to global discussions and comparisons of best practice. 

Independent study 

You will complete the course in parallel with your clinical duties in breast or plastic surgery. We allocate time for background reading and will provide you with access to UEA’s online library to facilitate your evidence-based learning. 

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Open Days

Modules commence in January, May and September. Students will be permitted to select one or two modules from those available at each start point.

Assessment for Year 1

The summative assessment is a written reflective 4,000-word essay, which will be submitted and marked online. 

Compulsory Modules

Optional A Modules

(20-40 credits)

INTEGRATED RESEARCH MODULE

Code MED-7065E

Credits 20

The module examines service improvement and innovation and provides the scope and skills for you to undertake an evidence-based service improvement project. At the start of this module you must begin to think about their Research Dissertation. It is your responsibility to find a local Supervisor, who will be the primary contact during the dissertation, to arrange sponsorship, funding and ethics

BREAST AUGMENTATION

Code MED-7068E

Credits 20

This module will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of breast augmentation, including the assessment of patients, consideration of psychosocial issues, informed consent, selection of appropriate devices, optimal peri-operative care, management of post-operative complications and effective addressing of medico-legal issues. Topics will be discussed in depth on-line, analysing the most up-to-date evidence and identifying models of best practice. Participants will develop their decision-making and critical thinking skills, and can compare their learning to expert opinions in the field.

Optional B Modules

(20 credits)

MASTOPEXY

Code MED-7069X

Credits 20

This module will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of breast mastopexy surgery, including initial patient assessment, choice of surgical approach, essential elements of informed consent, management of post-operative complications and effective addressing of medico-legal issues. Topics will be discussed in depth on-line, analysing the most up-to-date evidence and identifying models of best practice. Participants will develop their decision-making and critical thinking skills, and can compare their learning to expert opinions in the field.

Optional C Modules

(20-40 credits)

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Code MED-7066D

Credits 20

This module is about developing candidates as clinical leaders. It covers - How to write a business case, Innovation and strategy, Personality and leadership, High performance teams, Understanding your organisation, Managing resources and Healthcare economics

BREAST REDUCTION (SPD)

Code MED-7067D

Credits 20

This module will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of breast reduction surgery in female and male patients, including initial patient assessment, choice of surgical approach, essential elements of informed consent, management of post-operative complications including medico-legal issues. Clinical case discussions will cover auto-augmentation, augmentation mastopexy and massive weight loss surgery. Topics will be discussed in depth on-line, analysing the most up-to-date evidence and identifying models of best practice. Participants will develop their decision-making and critical thinking skills, and can compare their learning to expert opinions in the field.

COMPLEX AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY

Code MED-7098D

Credits 20

This module is about the clinical management of complex breast aesthetic surgery cases. This module will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of complex aesthetic breast surgery, including the management of congenital and acquired breast asymmetry. Topics will be discussed in depth on-line, analysing the most up-to-date evidence and identifying models of best practice. Participants will develop their decision- making and critical thinking skills, and can compare their learning to expert opinions in the field.

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Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

How to Apply

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University. Students apply for one stand-alone module initially by applying online. Students wishing to take additional modules in the future can then do so through the UEA Learning and Teaching Service, without needing to reapply.

Application Deadlines:

Entry Point	Application Deadline
May 2022	16 May 2022
September 2022	5 September 2022
January 2023	23 January 2023
May 2023	15 May 2023
September 2023	4 September 2023

FURTHER INFORMATION

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If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

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Course Reference Number: 4478258

PDIP POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRINCIPLES OF AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY