National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme
Resources
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Three big reasons to celebrate 12 years of the FMLM Clinical Fellow Schemes
In the realm of healthcare, innovation and leadership are paramount for ensuring the best possible patient care. For over a decade now, the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) Clinical Fellow Schemes have been paving the way for a new generation of healthcare leaders. As we commemorate twelve years of these transformative schemes, it's a moment to reflect on the impact it has had on the clinical community and our healthcare system as a whole.
Article 25 Sep 2023
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An inspirational year underscored by a powerful FMLM Keogh Lecture
By Dr Claire Edwin
Article 16 Jul 2022
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How to manage upwards (and sideways)
To be a successful leader, you need to be a successful influencer. Influencing is a key part of our day to day lives.
Article 13 May 2022
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Developing as a medical leader with a disability during the pandemic
By Dr Helen Grote
Article 18 Feb 2022
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Why it matters to keep patients and ‘the frontline’ at the centre of all we do
I always strive to bring my clinical experience to the projects I lead and work on, as a clinical voice is almost always well received, making it a real privilege to lead and shape work from this perspective.
Article 21 Jan 2022
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New Year's resolutions to become better medical leaders
By Dr Claire Edwin and
Article 14 Jan 2022
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Reflections from Leaders in Healthcare – was it the most important conference yet?
As National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellows working with FMLM this year, we were in a uniquely privileged position to attend the Leaders in Healthcare conference as part of the organising team.
Article 19 Nov 2021
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Looking forward to a year of transformational change
Two trainees beginning national clinical fellowships in medicine and in dentistry each share the reasons behind their aspirations to follow this unique leadership pathway, in a year earmarked for change.
Article 1 Oct 2021
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Enormous contributions - so what next?
Article 25 Jun 2021
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Supporting and developing a leading resource for the future
A formal network has now been established for the alumni of FMLM-run national clinical fellow schemes, to develop and create individual opportunities and provide a talent pool for the healthcare system.
Article 14 May 2021
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Origins of the National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme
By Professor Sir Bruce Keogh
NHS Medical Director then National Medical Director 2007 - 2018
Article 26 Feb 2021
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When aspiring medical leaders inspire
FMLM now has the privilege of managing a multi-professional fellowship portfolio - By Donna Hickford, FMLM Head of Professional Services.
Article 11 Sep 2020
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The clinical accountant
By Duncan Orme
Operational Director of Finance, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Article 14 Aug 2020
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Learn about the National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme
Are you interested in applying for the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme?
Resource 13 Dec 2018
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The neuroscience of leadership
by Dr Rebecca Broomfield
Article 19 Jun 2018
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From disaster preparedness to digital disruption: A whistle-stop tour through public health
by Anand Bhopal and
Article 12 Jun 2018
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The Hoxton Crack
by Stephanie Rich
Article 21 Feb 2018
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Promoting transparency and innovation - introducing ‘JuniorReviews’
JuniorReviews is a groundbreaking medical education and training website developed by current and former fellows placed with Health Education England, the GMC, and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
Article 27 Feb 2017
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The first steps on the path to medical leadership
I felt a subtle nervousness walking down the steps to the lecture theatre in UCL’s Cruciform building.
Blog 14 Feb 2017
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Leadership is about people
What can we learn from leadership in the third sector? I was asked why I was doing a leadership and management fellowship and my short answer was to learn how to ‘get stuff done.’
Blog 10 Feb 2017
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Imagine what healthcare would be like if we could help every doctor to be a better leader…
I had applied for the ADEPT fellowship to learn about management structures within the NHS to help me navigate services as an advocate for my patients and my specialty, following completion of training as a general psychiatrist. On a personal level...
Blog 27 Jan 2017
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Clinicians and managers need a common language
Should I, shouldn’t I? That was the question running through my mind, as I debated with myself whether or not I wanted to extend my training by a year to take up a post as a National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow.
Blog 6 Jan 2017
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An opportunity to see the NHS from a different perspective
I’m four months into the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme and absolutely loving every moment of it. It’s completely different from my day job as an acute internal medicine registrar...
Blog 2 Jan 2017
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Making the change
Today I will head into work at the venerable institution that is the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Just a few months ago I would have been rushing into work in a busy university hospital as a core surgical trainee.
Blog 30 Dec 2016
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National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme - What's it all about?
Current fellows from the class of 2016/17, together with past fellows, held a webinar earlier this month to talk about their experience on the scheme.
Resource 21 Dec 2016
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Sustainability in healthcare – what does it mean?
Sustainability in healthcare is an upcoming theme in healthcare leadership and management as the world realises that climate change is an enormous threat to population health...
Blog 21 Dec 2016
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My first three months as an editorial registrar with The BMJ
My role as editorial registrar is 27 years old (slightly younger than I am), and I am its twelfth male incumbent. It is an apprenticeship in medical journalism, and involves healthy doses of the three Rs...
Blog 20 Dec 2016
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The opportunity cost game – signing up to become a clinical fellow
So this was a risk. Opportunity cost is always the name of the game, and it can be hard to assess prospectively. Accepting a place on the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme...
Blog 7 Dec 2016
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A walk on the enlightened side
I’ve been a National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow nearly three months and I can honestly say it’s been one of the most thrilling periods of my 10+ year medical career to date.
Blog 24 Nov 2016
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Doctors without borders
If beginning a fellowship in leadership and management was deemed by some as ‘going to the dark side,’ then being seconded to Bupa – the only private healthcare organisation currently hosting fellows on the scheme – felt like going to the really, really dark side.
Blog 28 Sep 2016
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My journey from a demoralised junior doctor to an inspired one
I have officially changed. I didn’t notice it happen but when I look back at my National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow year at NICE I can see that my perspective...
Blog 23 Sep 2016
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Leadership is not for the faint hearted
For the past year, I have been a National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow. It has been without doubt one of the most extraordinary years of my life.
Blog 11 Sep 2016
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Lessons from the third sector
Macmillan Cancer Support is the first third sector organisation to join the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme and I was the first clinical fellow to be placed there.
Blog 1 Sep 2016
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Supporting the next generation of emerging leaders
An inspirational event for the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellows and Alumni was hosted by Bupa on 10 May.
Article 31 May 2016
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Clinical Fellow Scheme – what’s it all about?
FMLM hosted a webinar with four fellows from our current cohort to give all those interested in applying to the scheme insights into what it means to be a clinical fellow.
Resource 8 Jan 2016
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As a junior doctor, why am I interested in medical leadership?
My journey began in 2007 at Bristol University’s Faculty of Medicine. I had applied to read medicine on the back of a few experiences as a student that had inspired me to want to make a difference to people’s lives.
Blog 14 Dec 2015
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Clinical Fellows Scheme – being part of the leadership community
The scheme offers a variety of experiences for fellows working within healthcare affiliated organisations. But what opportunities does the scheme offer aside from working at the host organisations?
Article 11 Dec 2015
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Clinical Fellow Scheme – What’s in it for the fellows?
Thirty-one junior doctors joined this year’s cohort of clinical fellows, all based in London, Leeds and Manchester, but with close links with fell
Article 22 Nov 2015
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I will not always get it right
I'd first heard of the National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme way back in FY1 and on returning to the UK it was my clear next step.
Blog 21 Aug 2015
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In a class of their own – the new intake for 2015/16
In September, FMLM welcomes the 31 fellows forming the fifth cohort of the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme in England. Thi
Article 20 Aug 2015
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The golden ticket
I felt like I had just won the golden ticket when I heard I got a place on the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme. I was full of a sense of excitement and magic, I had heard one of the previous fellows say it was like...
Blog 14 Aug 2015
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Learning from each other
As I come to the end of my 12 months on the National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme, I can't help but reflect on all the experiences, opportunities and memories that I've collected. It has been the most memorable and influential year of my career to date...
Blog 13 Aug 2015
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A foray into the 'dark side'
When I embarked on the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme, I don’t think I was cognisant of the journey I was about to undertake. Looking back now, there are certain reflections which have been imprinted into my psyche and will have an impact...
Blog 13 Aug 2015
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Clinical Fellows Scheme 2015/16 - what's it all about?
The applications for the 2015-16 National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme went live at the end of 2014.
Resource 16 Jan 2015
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After Mid Staffordshire - From acknowledgement, through learning, to improvement
For many readers, the story of the quality of care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust in the UK from 2005 to 2009 will need little introduction.
Resource 16 Oct 2014
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The Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellows' scheme
The Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellows’ scheme began in January of this year with the appointment of two fellows to NHS Education f
Article 15 Jul 2014
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National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellows present at NHS England’s Health and Care Innovation Expo
Over 100 FMLM members were given complimentary tickets to this conference, providing them with the unique opportunity to listen to and engage with senior and aspiring leaders in healthcare.
Article 7 Apr 2014
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Looking to the future - Clinical Fellow Scheme 2014-15
The current Clinical Fellows talk about the scheme and detail what's in store for 2014-15 fellows at their host organisation.
Resource 7 Mar 2014
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National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme - what is it about?
Answering the questions potential applicants need to know before applying.
Resource 18 Dec 2013
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The Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellows Programme
Updates from the Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellows in their first year of action.
Article 2 Dec 2013
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Lessons from month two as a Clinical Fellow
Reflections on readings and experiences this month are three:
Blog 31 Oct 2011
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Lessons from month one as a Clinical Fellow
It’s week four, day three of the NHS Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme with NHS Kidney Care for me and I’ve been thinking about what I’ve l
Blog 27 Sep 2011