The formal training includes ten days (two one-week blocks) on instruction, including factory visits, case studies and seminars. The programme prepares doctors for the examination organised by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of London. The qualification is intended to meet the needs of medical practitioners who wish to demonstrate competence in occupational medicine at the generalist level.
Student Quotes
From an experienced GP
"I thought the Birmingham diploma course was excellent. The speakers were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable. The information was appropriate to the exam, and to the level most of us will be working at."
From a GP Specialty Registrar
"I found the Diploma course provided an excellent grounding and introduction to occupational medicine. The course has changed my practise of medicine, and during my psychiatry placement I have been able to influence my consultant's thinking using occupational medicine principles and we have even liaised with employers' OH departments as part of patient management."
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