RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus i INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE
CONTENTS RCSI Institute of Leadership 04 Welcome From The Director of the Institute 05 Our Programmes 06 Enhancing Your Career Prospects 07 Community Engagement at The Institute 09 RCSI Institute of Leadership in Numbers 10 Academic Programmes 11 Partnership Programmes 16 Short Courses and Programmes 18 Executive Development & Consultancy Services 18 The CyberPsychology Centre 20 Faculty 21 Associate Faculty & Guest Lecturers 24 Organisations for which the IOL has provided services 26 Admission Requirements 27
4 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus RCSI INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP The RCSI has been developing leaders in medicine and healthcare since its foundation in 1784. In 2005, we established the Institute of Leadership, Ireland s only third level institution dedicated exclusively to developing the leadership, management and educational capacity of health professionals and their organisations. Whilst the Institute is an accredited academic institution, we maintain close connections with the worlds of healthcare delivery and higher education and our programmes are flexibile, responsive, practical and use a blended learning approach that allows our students to progress their studies while continuing to work. The Institute has campuses in Dublin, Bahrain and Dubai and we also deliver programmes in Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Approximately 475 health professionals are registered annually on our MSc programmes in leadership, management, education, quality, patient safety and organisational development, with an equal number taking our professional development courses. For more information please visit www.rcsileadership.org. Dr. Fiona Magee, graduate of the MSc in Leadership in Health Professions Education with her father, Mr Declan Magee, President RCSI 2014-2016.
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 5 WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE Professor Ciarán O Boyle Director of RCSI Institute of Leadership Welcome to the Institute of Leadership. Here we believe that excellent management skills can be developed and that leadership is something that can be learned. The philosophy of the Institute is that leadership, management and educational competencies can be developed by everyone. We also believe that, in order to improve patient care, we must develop organisations in which leadership is widely distributed. Over 475 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, scientists, allied health professionals, researchers and administrators are registered on the Institute s Masters programmes at any given time with many more taking our professional development programmes. They work in hospitals, community-based healthcare, government agencies, academic and research institutions or pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies. They are at early, middle or senior stages in their careers and usually, but not always, have responsibility for managing others. We also believe that, in order to improve patient care, we must develop organisations in which leadership is widely distributed. Our typical course participant is proactive, open to exploring new ways of learning and thinking, is keen to learn from and share their experience with others, and is motivated to develop themselves and their organisations in order to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients and education to students.
6 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus OUR PROGRAMMES Characteristics of Our Programmes L E A D E R Leadership Thread Each of our programmes has a leadership thread where the focus is on developing you as a leader. Experienced Healthcare Professionals Our faculty are experienced healthcare professionals who can relate directly to the challenges of delivering modern healthcare. Action Learning & Action Research These are core to our teaching and learning. We believe that there is no action without learning and no learning without action. Diverse Student Body Our students are from diverse backgrounds, both professionally, nationally and culturally. This interprofessional mix greatly enriches your learning experience. Excellent Networking Opportunities Learning across boundaries provides you with strategic networking skills and opportunities. Renowned Keynote Speakers Being close to the healthcare system means we can provide keynote speakers including government ministers, CEOs of top healthcare and industry organisations and leading research experts. The MSc in Healthcare Management was the best investment I have recently made. At a personal and professional level, the course has helped me provide better services to my patients and widened my horizon for pursuing better career options as a manager and team member. The lecturers and administrative staff were amazingly helpful and the course was delivered professionally Dr. Maryam Al Araimi, Dental Surgeon, Graduate of the MSc in Healthcare Management. Our programmes are: Part-time, flexible and modular allowing you to continue working while studying. Delivered through blended learning which combines the best of classroom-based learning and elearning. Accredited by the National University of Ireland and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland so that your qualification is recognised internationally. Structured by action learning which helps develop your capacity to innovate by applying theory, practice and reflection. Underpinned by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Delivered by experienced health professionals. Supported by, in some modules, psychometric assessments that contribute to your personal and professional development. Structured so that you can take up to five years from registration to complete your MSc degree. Structured so that you may take, and get credit for, a single module, three modules (Certificate), six modules (Postgraduate Diploma) or six modules and an action research project (MSc degree).
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 7 ENHANCING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS Most professional bodies now require their members to engage in continuing professional development. Improving one s leadership and management capability is seen as integral to this. Because healthcare is now so complex and changing so rapidly, health professionals must be capable of contributing to the ongoing development of their organisations. Employees in healthcare will increasingly require, not only basic professional clinical or administration qualifications, but will also need a range of leadership and management competencies. Our programmes provide the opportunity for the development of professional and personal competencies and qualities. A recent evaluation of our programmes by our MSc graduates (Pitman, 2013) 1 found that: 96% had learned to apply principles from the programme to new situations at work. 94% found their University experience very worthwhile. 94% gained confidence to try out new ideas. 94% had developed their problem-solving skills. 86% agreed that the programme improved their skills in written communication. 1 Pitman (2013). Evaluation of MSc programmes taken at the RCSI Institute of Leadership.
8 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus ENHANCING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS Prof. Freddie Wood, Irish Medical Council, (fl). Prof Jim Spilane, School of Education and Social Policy Northwestern University (fr). Tomás O Ruairc, CEO, The Teaching Council (bl), and Prof. David Coughlan, Trinity College, Dublin (br), at a recent 3U Leadership Symposium. Employers now look for additional capabilities both in new recruits and in those seeking promotion. Our programmes provide you with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that significantly increase your capacity to contribute to your organisation s development. The practical nature of the programmes means that you quickly learn how to apply your new knowledge and skills to bring about real change in your organisation. As one Irish hospital CEO said recently: The change in our staff who are taking this programme is extraordinary. Individuals, who would never have previously stepped up to take the lead in solving problems, are now looking for opportunities to do so. The impact of having a critical mass of mid-line personnel who are undertaking this education, on the organisational development of the hospital, cannot be overstated. Irish Hospital CEO, 2012.
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT THE INSTITUTE Dr. Michael Shannon, Director Nursing & Midwifery Services with Prof. Ciaran O Boyle. Community Engagement is about bridging the gap between academia and the community by working with people and organisations in ways that enable them to reach their full potential while also producing tangible benefits for services and systems. Our current projects which focus on the community include: Future Nurse Leaders Programme This was commissioned by the National Leadership and Innovation Centre for Nursing and Midwifery and is delivered with the HSE. It provides a leadership development programme for the Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing & Midwifery in Irish Hospitals. Health and Social Care Professions Leaders Programme This programme is provided by the HSE in collaboration with the Institute and is designed to develop the leadership and management competencies of allied health professionals in the Irish healthcare system. Irish Hospice Foundation Programmes We provide the academic infrastructure for the Foundation s MSc in Bereavement Studies and Professional Certificate in Children & Loss. From left to right: 1)Tina Joyce visits Higher Education in the Margins project in Amman Jordan. 2) Jordanian students attended the RCSI Gathering Event and Leadership symposium pictured with Professor O Boyle and Tina Joyce. 3) Professor O Boyle, Dermot O Flynn and programme participants from the Surgical Train the Trainer programme in Uganda (COSECSA project) Council of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) We provide training and development for surgeons to enable them to develop the infrastructure for surgical training. Faculty Development at the University of Hanoi, Vietnam This is a project designed to assess the training and development needs of the faculty at the School of Medicine in the University of Hanoi.
10 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus RCSI INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP IN NUMBERS Institute of Leadership RCSI Founded in 1784 Established in 2005 MSc programmes Female 67% Male 33% Staff across the campuses Overseas Campuses more than 1000 graduates 11 Short Courses Involved in Local and International Consultancy Projects INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP IN NUMBERS To find out more visit www.rcsileadership.org www.rcsi.ie RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 11 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES MSc in Healthcare Management 12 MSc in Leadership 13 MSc in Leadership in Health Professions Education 14 MSc in Quality & Safety in Healthcare Management 15
12 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus MSC IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT KEY FACTS Delivered in: Ireland, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates Delivery method: Blended learning using a combination of classroom and web-based instruction. Duration: Two Years Part-time Flexibility & Progression: Modules can be taken as stand alone (10 ECTS) and at your own pace. You can progress onto certificate, postgraduate diploma or MSc within 2-5 years of registration. Accreditation: National University of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) on behalf of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and recognised by the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain. NFQ Status: Level 9 (Major Award) CPD Credits: 192 ECTS Credits: 90 Commences: September/October 2014 Fees: Please visit our website for fees: www.rcsileadership.org/academic_prog_fees The Programme This programme bridges the gap between theory and practice and allows you to gain core management knowledge and leadership skills that can be applied immediately in your work place. Is This Programme For You? This programme is designed for all healthcare professionals, both clinical and nonclinical, who wish to develop their management and leadership capabilities. The programme is also relevant for managers in the health technology, pharmaceutical and allied health sectors. PEOPLE YOURSELF SERVICE CHANGE MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 Managing Organisations & People Operations Management & Quality Evaluation Measurement & Research Managing Finance in Organisations Leadership & Strategic Management Quality & Risk Management Action Research Projects Scan QR Code to access more information about the programme using your smart phone CERTIFICATE (3 MODULES) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (6 MODULES) MASTERS DEGREE (6 MODULES + PROJECT)
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 13 MSC IN LEADERSHIP KEY FACTS Delivered in: Ireland Delivery method: Blended learning using a combination of classroom and web-based instruction. Duration: Two Years Part-time Flexibility & Progression: Modules can be taken as stand alone (10 ECTS) and at your own pace. You can progress onto certificate, diploma or MSc within 2-5 years of registration. Accreditation: National University of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) on behalf of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and recognised by the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain. NFQ Status: : Level 9 (Major Award) CPD Credits: 192 ECTS Credits: 90 Commences: September/October 2014 Fees: Please visit our website for fees: www.rcsileadership.org/academic_prog_fees The Programme Given the challenges confronting modern organisations, leadership is emerging as the single most important element in determining which will succeed and which will fail. The leadership qualities you display will determine not only the success of your organisation but also the nature of your career trajectory. This programme is designed to significantly increase your leadership capability so that you can function with increased competence and maximise your impact and influence. Is This Programme For You? This programme is designed for professionals seeking to significantly develop their leadership capability, increase their self-insight and maximise their impact on others and on their organisations. YOURSELF PEOPLE CHANGE SERVICE MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 Understanding & Managing Yourself Leading & Managing Others Leading Change Leading Quality Improvement Leading Your Service Leadership & Management Skills for Future Professionals Action Research Project Scan QR Code to access more information about the programme using your smart phone CERTIFICATE (3 MODULES) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (6 MODULES) MASTERS DEGREE (6 MODULES + PROJECT)
14 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus MSC IN LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION KEY FACTS Delivered in: Ireland and United Arab Emirates Delivery method: Blended learning using a combination of classroom and web-based instruction. Duration: Two Years Part-time Flexibility & Progression: Modules can be taken as stand alone (10 ECTS) and at your own pace. You can progress onto certificate, postgraduate diploma or MSc within 2-5 years of registration. Accreditation: National University of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) on behalf of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and recognised by the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain. NFQ Status: Level 9 (Major Award) CPD Credits: 192 ECTS Credits: 90 Commences: September/October 2014 Fees: Please visit our website for fees: www.rcsileadership.org/academic_prog_fees The Programme This programme is designed to help you develop as an effective teacher, mentor, supervisor and educational leader. According to the report by the High Level Group on the Modernisation of Higher Education, certified teacher training for all teaching staff in higher education should be introduced by 2020. Particular areas of focus include how you use leadership capabilities in curriculum design, educational strategies, assessment of learning, clinical supervision, educational research and programme evaluation through professional application and scholarship. Is This Programme For You? This programme is designed for all healthcare professionals who wish to demonstrate leadership in teaching and learning. LEADER AS VISIONARY LEADER AS TEACHER LEADER AS SUPERVISOR LEADER AS ASSESSOR LEADER AS NEGOTIATOR LEADER AS RESEARCHER MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 Scan QR Code to access more information about the programme using your smart phone Planning Educational Programes Teaching Learning Methods CERTIFICATE (3 MODULES) Supervising Healthcare Professionals Learner Assessment in Healthcare POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (6 MODULES) Leadership in Health Professions Education Research & Evaluation Action Research Project MASTERS DEGREE (6 MODULES + PROJECT)
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 15 MSC IN QUALITY & SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT KEY FACTS Delivered in: Ireland, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates Delivery method: Blended learning using a combination of classroom and web-based instruction. Duration: Two Years Part-time Flexibility & Progression: Modules can be taken as standalone (10 ECTS) and at your own pace. You can progress onto diploma or MSc within 2-5 years of registration. Accreditation: National University of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) on behalf of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and recognised by the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain. NFQ/UAEQF Status: Level 9 (Major Award) ECTS Credits: 90 Commences: September/October 2014 Fees: Please visit our website for fees: www.rcsileadership.org/academic_prog_fees The Programme This programme has been designed to develop the ability to debate the drivers and barriers for a quality and safe healthcare system. It will give the student the opportunity to use quality improvement tools and interventions that are specific to quality, safety and risk in healthcare. The programme will provide healthcare professionals with the skills to evaluate core concepts around patient safety, quality, accreditation and governance. Students will be expected to explore their leadership skills in leading a change project based on sound research evidence. Is This Programme For You? Applications are invited from all those working in the healthcare sector including doctors, managers, nurses, other clinical specialists and administrators who wish to develop and extend their knowledge and skills in the management of quality and safety in healthcare. QUALITY RISK PATIENT SAFETY MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 Introduction to Quality & Safety Tools & Frameworks for Quality Evaluation, Measurement & Research Accreditation & Standards Leadership & Strategic Management Clinical Governance Action Research Project Scan QR Code to access more information about the programme using your smart phone CERTIFICATE (3 MODULES) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (6 MODULES) MASTERS DEGREE (6 MODULES + PROJECT)
16 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMES Beaumont Hospital We currently deliver an MSc in Organisational Change & Leadership Development in partnership with DCU Business School for Beaumont Hospital. The aim of this programme is to create a culture that embraces change, learning and development in order to position the hospital at the leading edge of medical treatment and care. Participants are middle and senior ranking staff from a variety of clinical and non-clinical disciplines. The programme is part of the 3U Initiative which has evolved naturally from a range of successful collaborations between Dublin City University (DCU), National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUI Maynooth) and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. University of Yarmouk, Jordan The Institute offers an MSc in Healthcare Administration in collaboration with the University of Yarmouk in Jordan. The programme is designed to increase the capacity of Jordan to grow its health service in odrer to meet increasing demands on the system. The Irish Hospice Foundation Programmes The Irish Hospice Foundation delivers two programmes in conjunction with the RCSI Institute of Leadership. The MSc in Bereavement Studies is a two year, part-time programme designed to equip participants with an understanding of the theory and practice of approaches to bereavement and loss. The programme is open to health professionals in the acute care and community settings. The Professional Certificate in Children & Loss is designed to provide participants with a sound theoretical and practical base for assisting with the care of children experiencing loss. Further details are available on line at: http://www.rcsileadership.org/ireland and/or www.hospicefoundation.ie
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 17 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMES Health Service Executive - Future Nurse Leaders Programme In collaboration with the HSE and the National Leadership and Innovation Centre of the Office of the Nursing, the Institute provides a novel bespoke leadership development programme for the Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing and Midwifery. The aim of the programme is to enhance Directors leadership capabilities and support them as they implement the health reform agenda. This programme is unique in that it was co-designed by the participants. Launch of the Health & Social Care Professions Leadership Development Programme: pictured Tony O Brien (centre) Director General HSE; Mr. Barry O Brien, Mr. Jim Flemming, Ms. Caroline O Regan, Ms. Jackie Reed (Corporate HR, HSE); Professor Ciaran O Boyle, Ms. Tina Joyce and Ms. Siobhan Mc Carthy, Institute of Leadership, programme team facilitators and participants. Health Service Executive - Health and Social Care Professions Programme In collaboration with the HSE, the Institute provides a novel bespoke programme of leadership development for the Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP). The programme, Beginning a New Leadership Journey, has been developed to enhance the performance of HSCP managers in their current and possible future roles, recognising the need for strong leadership at all levels in the professions. For participants, the programme is designed to be challenging and specifically intended to provide a leadership stretch, to promote new learning and competency development.
18 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus SHORT COURSES AND PROGRAMMES The Institute offers a range of programmes lasting from 1 day to 12 days. Please visit our website at www.rcsileadership.org for full details. These programmes are designed to increase leadership capabilities, develop excellent communication skills, improve productivity, develop effective team leadership skills, improve performance management, develop and sustain quality and maximise patient safety. Are these programmes for you and your organisation? These programmes are designed for health professionals and organisations working in the healthcare, pharma and biotechnology sectors. Our programmes are taken by clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals and managers who wish to develop and extend their management and leadership skills. Bespoke Programmes All of these programmes can be offered as bespoke programmes in organisations and are CPD and CME approved. Email: doflynn@rcsi.ie Telephone: 01-4028656 EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT (l-r) Mr. Dermot O Flynn, Dr. Mary E. Collins, Ms. Sibeal Carolan and Prof. Paddy Broe at the RCSI Leadership Series Under the guidance of Dr. Mary Collins, the Institute offers a variety of new services in Executive Development. Dr. Collins joined the Institute in January 2014 as Senior Executive Development Specialist. She has been working in the Organisation Development/Talent Management field in the private sector for over 14 years. The Institute now offers tailored support to organisations and individuals through a range of interventions: Executive Coaching Succession Management Management Development Leadership Development Coaching & Mentoring Skills Development Performance Management 360 Degree Feedback Psychometric Profiling Leadership Master Classes Team Facilitation Email: maryecollins@rcsi.ie Telephone: 01-4028688
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 19 INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTANCY SERVICES The Institute of Leadership provides the following Healthcare Consultancy Services. Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Quality and accreditation/certification strategy and project management consultancy (all standards). Quality, Risk & Patient Safety consultancy including accreditation and certification. Project Management Healthcare project management consultancy services based on the PRINCE2 international methodology. Healthcare project management training and development. Examples of recent/current consultancy projects National Clinical Programme for Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Ireland. Workforce Planning Project, Emergency Medicines Programme, Ireland. National Health Strategy Implementation Consultancy, Supreme Council of Health, Qatar. Healthcare Risk Management, Ministry of Interior, Medical Services Department, Qatar. National Healthcare Accreditation Consultancy, Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), Saudi Arabia. Quality Risk and Patient Safety Consultancy, Al Noor Hospital Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Email: lfeeney@rcsi.ie Telephone: 01-4028598
20 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus THE CYBERPSYCHOLOGY CENTRE Pictured at the launch of the RCSI CyberPsychology Research Centre Oct. 3rd Prof Wesley Rhodes (IBM/MIT) Dr. Simone Sala (Columbia) Prof Cathal Kelly (CEO, RCSI) Prof Ciarán O Boyle (RCSI) Dr. Steve Chan (MIT/Harvard) Prof Hannah McGee (Dean, RCSI) Michael Moran (INTERPOL Assistant Director) Mary Aiken, Director of the RCSI CyberPsychology Research Centre, Dr. Ciarán Mc Mahon, Research & Development Coordinator, RCSI CyberPsychology Research Centre The CyberPsychology Research Centre was established, under the direction of Mary Aiken, at the Institute in October 2013. CyberPsychology is a rapidly evolving discipline concerned with the impact of emerging technologies on human behaviour. CyberPsychologists study human interactions with social media, mobile technologies, games consoles, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and any other technology that has the potential to shape human behaviour. The Centre has developed a substantial network of collaborators including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT), Harvard University, INTERPOL, An Garda Síochána, the Metropolitan Police Service of London, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Australian Federal Police. The Centre is currently liaising with the European Commission and the U.S. White House. The Centre s research will initially focus on a number of key challenges in the modern arena: Child Safety Online, Personal Cybersecurity, Cyberbullying, Human Trafficking & Technology and Leadership Online, while developing partnerships between academia, government, law enforcement and industry.
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 21 FACULTY Minister Brian Hayes, Minister of State for Public Service Reform and the Office of Public Works, during his visit to Institute of Leadership with RCSI Staff Academic Professor Ciarán O Boyle PhD, BSc (Hons), DipOL (Oxon.), DipTheol, RegPsycholPsSI, AFBPS Director of the Institute Dr. Pauline Joyce EdD, FFNMRCSI, MSc, RNT, BNS Senior Lecturer, Director of Academic Affairs Ms. Sibéal Carolan MSc, R.G.N, R.C.N, R.N.T, PG DipCHSE Programme Director MSc in Leadership Dr. Mary Collins EdD, MSc, BA, CIPD, AC (Association for Coaching) Senior Executive Development Specialist Dr Pauline Connolly PhD, MSc, Grad Dip Pub Sector Mgt, Dip Personnel, BSoc SC (Hons), FCIPD Senior Lecturer, Programme Director MSc Leadership in Health Professions Education (Dubai) Dr. Luke Feeney DProf. MSc, ISO Auditor Programme Director MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management Director of Quality & Accreditation
22 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus FACULTY Academic Ms. Tina Joyce MSc, MBA, FIBMS, IDHA Programme Director MSc in Health Services Management, Jordan Ms. Theresa Keane MBA, Dip Lab Science, Cert Counselling, MAMLS Programme Director MSc in Healthcare Management, Ireland Dr. John Lawson PhD, PG Dip, DipHE, BA(Hons) Senior Lecturer, Programme Director Year 2 MSc programmes (Dubai) Ms. Siobhán McCarthy M.Soc.Sc (Health & Illness), B.Soc.Sc Lecturer, Module Leader Mr. Séamus O Boyle MBA, MSc FIBMS, BSc Director RCSI Dubai Programme Director MSc in Healthcare Management, Dubai Mr. Dermot O Flynn MSc, DIP Management, MIITD, MIHCI Director of Professional Development & Corporate Training Mr. Steve Pitman RegPsycholPsSI, MSc. (Work & Org. Psy), MSc (Psy. Health), BSc (Hons), Pg. Cert LHPE Programme Director MSc in Organisational Change & Leadership Development Programme Director Year 2 MSc Programmes (Ireland)
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 23 FACULTY CyberPsychology Research Centre Ms. Mary Aiken MSc, B.A, Dip Forensic Psych. Research Fellow, Director CyberPsychology Research Centre Dr. Ciarán Mc Mahon PhD, BSc (Hons) Research & Development Co-Ordinator, CyberPsychology Research Centre Administration Ms. Suzanne Macleod BA (Hons), Cert. (Project Management), Cert. (Supervisory Management) Operations Manager Ms. Sile Nathan Senior Project Administrator Ms. Joan Kenny MSc, HDip, BSc (Hons) Academic Co-ordinator Ms. Cliodhna Gilmore CDVEC (Office Admin) Operations Administrator Dr. Ronald John PhD DMin, MBA, B.Comm. Administrator (Bahrain) Ms. Mylin Araujo B.Comm. Administrator (Dubai) Ms. Winona D Souza BA Secretary (Dubai)
24 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus ASSOCIATE FACULTY & GUEST LECTURERS Research Scholars Mr. Kevin Madigan PhD student Ms. Mary MacMahon Doctoral student in Education Dr. Michelle McEvoy MD student Associate Faculty Ms. Cathy Doyle MBA, MA Ed (Leadership & Management) Corporate Services Manager, Dublin Dental School & Hospital Mr. Liam Duffy MSc Mgt, Dip Healthcare Mgt Chief Executive Officer, Beaumont Hospital Mr. Denis Murphy MBA, MSc, FCMI, PGCPSE Chief Administrative Officer Association for Dental Education in Europe Guest Lecturers Dr. Richard Arnett PhD, BSc Associate Director Quality Enhancement Office, RCSI Dr. Tara Cusack PhD, M Med Sc., Grad Dip Phys. Lecturer, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Population Science, University College Dublin Mr. Fintan Foy MBA Chief Executive Officer, College of Anaesthetists of Ireland Professor Paul Gallagher PhD, MPSI, BSc (Pharm) Director and Head of RCSI School of Pharmacy Professor Hossam Hamdy PhD (Education), FACS, FRCS, MCh, MBChB Dean & Vice-Chancellor for Medical & Health Sciences Colleges, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Dr. Helen Kelly PhD Quality Officer, Trinity College Dublin Ms. Grainne McCabe BA, DLIS (Information Services) Information Services Librarian, RCSI Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin MBA, B.D.S Secretary General, Department of Health. Mr. Tony O Brien Director General, Health Service Executive Dr. Laoise O Murchu PhD, H.Dip.Ed, BA (International) Communications Consultant Mr. Kieran Ryan MSc. Chief Executive Officer, Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP), Ireland Professor Hilary Sanfey MB, BCh, FACS Transplant Surgeon, Professor of Surgery & Vice Chair of Educational Affairs, Southern Illinois University, Illinois, USA Dr. Judith Strawbridge MSc, BSc Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, RCSI Dr. Don Thornhill PhD (Chemistry), MSc (Econ), BSc Consultant and Adviser on Strategy and Policy Dr. Siobhan O Halloran Chief Nurse, Department of Health Mr. John O Brien Former CEO, St James s Hospital, Dublin Ms. Kathleen Kinsella MBA, BA (Business Studies) Management Consultant at Kinsella Management Solutions Dr. Matthew Sadlier Consultant Psychiatrist Connolly Hospital and The Mater Hospital, Dublin Professional Development Programme Facilitators Dr. Ian Callanan MB BCh BAO (Med) MBA Clinical Audit Co-ordinator, St. Vincent s Healthcare Group, Ireland Mr. Brendan Colclough MIITD, MICHI Director of Mint Consulting
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 25 ASSOCIATE FACULTY & GUEST LECTURERS Mr. Michael Comyn MBs (Hons), BA Mgt., MIITD, NLP (Prac), MBBA Leadership & Coherence Coach and Founder of The Fearless Foundation Mr. Gearoid Hardy MBA Management Consultant of GPH Consulting Dr. Brett Lynam MBBS DIP RACOG FRACGP, MSc General Practitioner Professor Áine Hyland PhD Emeritus Professor of Education, former Vice-President of University College Cork. Ms. Jacqueline Leigh MSc Senior Lecturer, University of Salford, UK Professor David Coghlan PhD School of Business & Administrative Studies, TCD Dr. Philippa Ryan Withero DProf, MSc, RGN, RCN, RNT Assistant Director of Nursing, Tallaght Hospital, Nursing Workforce Planning, Ireland Action Learning Set Facilitators Ms. Margaret Boland MSc RNG Clinical Services Manager at St. Vincent s University Hospital, Ireland Ms. Suzanne Dempsey MSc RNG Director of Nursing, Children s Hospital, Temple Street, Ireland Ms. Maureen Flynn MEd. RNG National Lead for Clinical Governance Development, Health Services Executive, Ireland Ms. Jenny Hogan R.G.N., PhD Student Head of Training and Development, Special Delivery Unit, Department of Health Ireland Ms. Orla O Shea MSc Practice Development Business Manager, Childrens Services, Tallaght Hospital, Ireland Ms. Caroline O Regan Leadership and Management Development Lead, HSE National HR Corporate, Ireland External Examiners Dr. Maria Woloshynowych PhD, Imperial College London Dr. John Fulton PhD Director of Programmes, University of Sunderland, UK
26 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus ORGANISATIONS FOR WHICH THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP HAS PROVIDED SERVICES Ireland Abbott Aer Lingus Beaumont Hospital Bord Bia CityJet Community Nursing Deloitte Department of Health and Children Dublin Dental University Hospital Dublin Fire Brigade Health Service Executive (HSE) Institute of Public Administration (IPA) Irish Business Employers Confederation (IBEC) Irish College of Anaesthetists Irish College of Psychiatrists Irish Defence Forces Irish Hospice Foundation Irish Management Institute (IMI) Jesuit Community, Ireland PEI Group Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Royal College of Physicians in Ireland (RCPI) Royal Institute of Architects Ireland (RIAI) Smurfit Business School St. Luke s Hospital St. Vincent s University Hospital Tallaght Hospital Temple Street Childrens University Hospital International Al Ain Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), Egypt Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, Qatar Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) College of Surgeons in East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Dubai Healthcare City Emirates Airlines Etihad Airlines Fellowship Boards, Ministry of Health, Egypt High Committee of Medical Specialities, Egypt King Abdul Aziz Hospital, Saudi Arabia King Fah d Military Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia King Hammad University Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain Mafraq Hospital, United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia Neuro Spinal Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Primary Health Corporation, Qatar Provita International Medical Centre, United Arab Emirates SEHA, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company Supreme Council of Health, Qatar University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Yarmouk University, Jordan
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 27 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admissions Requirements All of our programmes are practice-based, so applicants must hold a primary degree or equivalent qualification and should ideally be working in the healthcare sector, with a fluent command of the English language. They should also have at least three years work experience. Professional Development Courses are offered subject to sufficient number of students being enrolled. Fees For further information about fees please visit our website www.rcsileadership.org/academic_prog_fees Our tuition fees is inclusive of an NUI fee. Fees are payable via instalments or in one lump sum. Students who are being sponsored or part funded by their employer should complete a Sponsorship Form and submit it to the administration office. Please download Sponsorship Form (http://www.rcsileadership.org/academic_prog_fees). Students with fees outstanding at the end of the academic year are not permitted to register on to the following academic year or to graduate until such fees have been paid in full. Such students also do not have access to their examination results. How to Apply Please complete the online application form at www.rcsileadership.org and include the following supporting documentation with your application: Copy of academic transcripts (official document stating course, subjects, results, completion date, and signed) Copy of passport (will accept a photocopy) One passport-type photograph A 100 non-refundable application fee payable via credit card, cheque or bank draft. Tax Relief Many RCSI programmes qualify for tax relief. Tax relief at the standard rate will be available to the student for the relevant tax year on the amount approved by the Minister of Education. Tax relief will be available on tuition fees only up to a maximum level, which applies uniformly to all approved programmes. Relief will not be available for any part of the tuition fees which are met directly or indirectly, by grants, scholarships or employer payments. For more information on whether your programme of study qualifies for tax relief please visit the Revenue website: www.revenue.ie Academic Calendar The duration of each master s programme is two years part-time with 3 full contact days per module. The module structure allows you the flexibility to take each module as a stand alone unit. Year 1 Semester 1 (September December) Modules 1, 2 & 3 Semester 2 (January April/May) Modules 4, 5 & 6 Year 2 Semester 3 & 4 (September May) Action Learning Sets & Action Research Project Postgraduate Certificate = Completion of Modules 1, 2 & 3. Postgraduate Diploma = Completion of Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. MSc = Successful completion of Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Action Learning Sets and Action Research Project. Places on the programmes are limited and demand is likely to exceed the number available. Consequently you are advised to submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. On receipt of your application you will receive a confirmation email. Once the application deadline has passed all applicants will be assessed by the academic team and applicants will be notified of the outcome by post/email.
28 RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Non EU Students The designation of a candidate as EU or Non-EU determines: The application procedure that applies The fee levels to which they will be liable A candidate will qualify for EU status where they meet one of the following three criteria: 1. They are a national of an EU member state and will be ordinarily resident in an EU member state for three of the five years prior to the commencement of the programme. 2. They are a national of an EU member state and have received all their post-primary education within an EU member state. 3. They have been in full time employment in an EU member stage for three of the last five years prior to the commencement of the first year of the course. This applies to candidates over the age of 23. 4. They have been ordinarily resident in years prior to the commencement of the programme. This applies to candidates under the age of 23. Footnotes: 1. A person is deemed to be a national of an EU/EEA member state where they have a passport or National ID Card from an EU/EEA member state or an Official Letter confirming Refugee Status in Ireland. 2. Before 1st January in the year prior to commencement of programme. 3. Before 1st January in the year prior to commencement of programme.
RCSI Postgraduate Prospectus 29 Equal Opportunity Policy In assessing applicants for entry to our postgraduate programmes, candidates are evaluated on the basis of their academic ability, achievement, ability and potential, regardless of age, religious belief, ethnicity, gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation or physical ability. Admission to the programmes requires that the candidate has the potential to fulfil the requirements of the programme. Applicants who are unsuccessful cannot be reconsidered for entry within the same cycle but may re-apply the following year without prejudice to the new application. Supporting Disability RCSI is committed to building an inclusive learning environment and to the provision of reasonable accommodation as a response to meet the individual needs and as far as possible, to enable full access and participation for all students with a disability. The college encourages students to be open about their disability and to discuss their needs with the Disability Officer. It is important that students disclose a disability early in the academic year to ensure appropriate supports are provided. Notwithstanding the fact that RCSI is committed to the adoption of reasonable accommodation, there may be times when it is not possible. Disclaimer The information contained in this prospectus is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate at the time of publication, and is solely for informational purposes. Neither the whole nor any part of this document can be considered as a contract between the Institute and any applicant. Last updated March 2014
RCSI Institute of Leadership Reservoir House, Ballymoss Road, Sandyford, D18 Tel: +353 1 402 8655 Email: Leadership@rcsi.ie www.rcsileadership.org EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SURGERY MEDICINE PHARMACY PHYSIOTHERAPY NURSING & MIDWIFERY RESEARCH LEADERSHIP POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RADIOLOGY DENTISTRY SPORTS & EXERCISE MEDICINE