External Examiner – MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine / Diving Medicine – University of Plymouth
We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine (EMM) Programme. This programme has been developed for medics and healthcare professionals looking to further their careers by advancing their clinical and non-technical skills in the fields of expedition and diving medicine. The programme is based within the Peninsula Medical School in the Faculty of Health and brings together several Masters’ level pathways (PgCert and MSc). As well as offering core EMM modules, students share optional modules with students on other programmes, such as MSc Global Health and MSc Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation. For more information on the programme please visit: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/cpd/msc-pgcert-expedition-and-marine-medicine-diving-medicine
The external examiner would ideally be a clinician with experience of working within the field of expedition and/or diving medicine. All candidates will require experience of post-graduate educational provision and have a recordable teaching qualification.
The appointment will be for four years and the commitment required is as follows:
- To review a range of coursework throughout the year
- To attend via Zoom up to three assessment panels a year (March, June, and November) and the submission of external examiner reports
- To attend one assessment event per year if appropriate (for example, OSCE or oral presentation)
- To engage in communication with the programme team
- To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes.