One of the unique features of this MSc is its flexible format, designed specifically for professionals already engaged in clinical practice or teaching. The course:

• Concentrates in-person classes into intensive learning weeks, minimising disruption to professional life.
   
• Provides a strong component of individual online work through an electronic platform, promoting flexibility.
   
• Ensures continuous support through mentorship and supervising systems, allowing students to balance work, study, and personal commitments effectively.

This flexibility is essential for professionals pursuing advanced education without putting their careers on hold.

The programme combines on-site intensive learning with autonomous study, leveraging in-person and digital resources to create a rich and flexible learning environment. The face-to-face segments allow dynamic, collaborative learning experiences that foster networking, mentorship and cross-fertilisation opportunities. Students can access CMS’s state-of-the-art resources during these sessions, including simulation labs and clinical training spaces.

The programme uses an electronic portfolio system to support ongoing learning outside of these sessions, where students can document their work, reflect on their growth, and receive continuous feedback. This approach aligns with adult learning principles, emphasising autonomy, relevance, and practical application.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Support and Mentorship: CMS provides a 1st-year mentoring programme to guide students in developing their research projects, creating a bridge between in-site learning and real-world application. Mentors offer ongoing support and feedback, helping students transition to 2nd-year dissertation supervision.
   
• Flexibility for Working Professionals: The hybrid format is specifically designed for those balancing work, study, and potentially family obligations. By focusing on intensive weeks for in-person activities, students can engage deeply with course material without the distraction of regular commitments.
   
• Research and Practical Application Opportunities: With a strong emphasis on research, students are encouraged to apply, when applicable, what they have learned directly to their professional environments. The programme provides dedicated time and resources for students to engage in fieldwork, work on real-world problems, and develop their research portfolios.
   
• Pathway to Doctoral Studies: Upon completion, graduates can pursue a Doctorate in Medical Sciences at CMS, enabling them to continue their academic journey and deepen their specialisation in medical education, with the possibility of equivalence in common curricular units modules between the doctoral and master's programs.