The medical doctor (degree) apprenticeship

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ID21447467
AuthorsSanjiv Ahluwalia (0000-0002-5830-0853, Anglia Ruskin University, corresponding author), Tony Fenton (Anglia Ruskin University), Carrie Roder (Anglia Ruskin University), Lauren Felicity Spurling (Anglia Ruskin University), Simon Cork (0000-0001-5720-9751, Anglia Ruskin University), Simon C Cork (Anglia Ruskin University), Georgia Winnett (0009-0006-5762-8706, Anglia Ruskin University), Enamul Ahsan (Anglia Ruskin University), Jo-Anne Johnson (0000-0002-9031-7022, Anglia Ruskin University), Peter Bishop (0000-0002-1904-4201, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Medical Education, East Suffolk North Essex Foundation Trust, Colchester, United Kingdom), P M F Bishop (East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust)
Year2024
Volume46
Issue12
Pages1561-1567
Publication date2024-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMedical Teacher (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0142-159X • E-ISSN: 1466-187X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/0142159x.2024.2393784
PMID39481009
OpenAlexW4403925392
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited4

In this article we explore the United Kingdom context of apprenticeships and the history of development of the use of the term apprentice in medicine. We describe the development of the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (MDDA) in England and how Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has approached the development of the MDDA. We explore the rationale for developing the MDDA in Essex, the structure of the apprenticeship at ARU (which comprises 20% of employed time in NHS work and 80% in education undertaking the medical degree), the challenges and issues we encountered and mitigations we put in place. We describe the importance of stakeholder engagement (especially with direct entry medical students, medical professionals, and members of the university staff). The role of the employer is critical to the development and delivery of MDDA. The important role of regulators in developing and monitoring MDDA is the complexity of funding arrangements. Finally, we offer reflections on the development journey thus far

Apprenticeship · Degree (music) · Medical education · Computer Science · Diversity and Career in Medicine · History · Innovations in Medical Education · Medical Education and Admissions · Medicine · Psychology

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