Educational Leadership in Surgery (MEDS90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-surgical-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Characteristics of educational leadership will be explored, including theories of leadership from business and management. These include trait, contingency and transformative theories. Originally introduced in subject 1, these concepts are explored in detail in relation to their application in surgical education. Teaching will explore similarities and differences between the contexts in which the theories were evolved and the landscape of surgical education. Students will also explore the conditions required for effective educational leadership.
The subject will also consider ways in which leadership can be taught at all levels of medical and surgical education. As a surgical competency expected of all surgeons, there is currently little formal curricula activity to support acquisition of leadership in this profession.
Students who aspire to senior educational roles, influencing local, state and national policy in medical and surgical education will be given the opportunity to consider strategies for lobbying government and other change activities.
Centres of excellence in surgical education will be studied. Where are they? How did they emerge? We will study historical factors and trends in other professions to project future directions of surgical education.
This subject is also designed to promote reflection on educational scholarship. What is it? How can it be achieved? How can it be sustained? We examine the learning environments we provide for surgical trainees. How can these be integrated into curriculum development
The overall aims of this subject are:
- To appreciate the role of scholarship in surgical education
- To reflect on leadership and the ways in which it is (or is not) supported in medical and surgical curricula
- To consider characteristics of effective surgical education leaders
- To consider future directions for surgical education and training
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the subject participants should be able to:
- Define educational scholarship
- Discuss theoretical perspectives on leadership – trait, contingency and transformative
- Identify characteristics of effective leadership
- Apply these characteristics to the context of surgical education
- Discuss local, national and international trends in medical and surgical education
- Consider broader social, political and economic changes and their impact on surgical practice and training
- Predict future directions of surgical training and research
Generic skills
- Application of leadership theory to teaching and learning
- Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate the role and teaching of leadership in education and clinical practice
- Study skills related to a range of educational methods
- Academic reading skills
- Academic writing
- Applying theory to practice
- Reference manager skills
- Work effectively within a small group
- Learn independently
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in GC-SURGED, GD-SURGED or MC-SURGED. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDS90006 | Context of Surgical Education | January (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90007 | Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice | January (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90008 | Educational Theory for Surgical Training | Semester 2 (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90009 | Curriculum Design in Surgical Education | Semester 2 (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 15 minute verbal presentation in online tutorial, due mid semester, (20%). In this assessment, students will make a presentation on a specified issue on surgical education scholarship and leadership. Presentations will be assessed for verbal skills, written materials and content.
- 1,000 word essay - written reflection on the debate, due mid semester, (10%). In this assessment, students will reflect on the content and process (matter and method) of the debate.
- 3,500 word essay, due end of semester, (70%). In this assessment, students will conduct a case study on educational leadership, locating their ‘educational leader’ within leadership theory.
Hurdle Requirement: Participation in debate, due on study day. In this assessment, students will participate in a formal debate on leadership. Students will be expected to have knowledge of formal debating, to demonstrate excellent verbal presentation skills and argument development. Content will draw on the literature and their experiences.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 8 hours (intensive delivery) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 15 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 26 July 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-surgical-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
IT requirements:
Participants will require access to the internet with a minimum connection speed of 256Kbps to access course materials and to participate in on-line discussions and presentations forums. Faster connection speeds are preferred. Participants will also need to verify that their internet connection is configured to allow them to view streamed audio and video files. Test files will be made available for students to test their connections.
Participants are expected to have a headset and microphone connected to their computer for participation in on-line activities.
Participants will be expected to have access to the following Microsoft Office products to fully participate:
- MS Word
- MS Powerpoint
All online applications will be web-based and no special software is required.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Surgical Education Course Graduate Diploma in Surgical Education - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022