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Foundation in Dental Leadership (FDL)

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Additional Information

Applications close: From September 1; Programme starts: September 16; Live virtual session: Monday October 14th (2-5pm)

 

Overview

Is there a gap in your dental leadership skills? Do you need to demonstrate leadership capabilities? Visible dental leadership is more important than ever as we move towards more integrated care through Primary Care Networks and Integrated Care Systems and a multidisciplinary team model of care. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is offering a comprehensive and structured approach to developing leadership skills. The first stand-alone module, "Personal and Relational Leadership," is designed to address both individual growth and team dynamics, which are essential in dental settings. The inclusion of a live virtual session and a Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities provides flexibility for participants to engage with the content at their own pace while still having opportunities for interactive learning and bespoke feedback. Aligning FDL with the GDC’s Principles and Criteria for Specialist Listing, the framework of behaviours and outcomes for dental professional education, and the College's vision for inclusivity and innovation demonstrates a commitment to staying current with professional standards and adapting to the evolving needs of the dental community.

Target Audience

Dentists at every level in the UK and overseas

Learning Style

Access to a Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities, providing flexibility for participants to engage with the content at their own pace while still having opportunities for interactive learning and bespoke feedback.

Aims & Objectives

This is a valuable opportunity for dentists at all levels to enhance their leadership skills and contribute to the advancement of dental practice.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of module 1, participants will be able to:

  • Define their purpose as a leader within their service.
  • Evaluate their impact on others.
  • Plan effective reflection, coaching and feedback.
  • Manage their behaviour under stress.
  • Assess their style of managing conflict and develop some strategies.
  • Plan how to develop and maintain fortitude.
  • Experiment with and learn from new behaviours in the workplace.
  • Map learning to:
    • RCSEd - Code of Conduct
    • The relevant dental curriculum
    • GDC’s Principles and Criteria for Specialist Listing
    • GDC Development Outcomes A, B and D

Course Directors

Lisa Hadfield-Law and Humphrey Scott, who bring credibility and expertise to the programme.

Additional Information

Please see below for a brief overview of the course by director, Lisa Hadfield-Law.

 

Please note: Applications close: September 1; Programme starts: September 16; Live virtual session: Monday October 14th (2-5pm)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact the Education Section?

The Education Section is open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.  If you wish to contact a member of the team please see contact details below:

Education mailbox:  education@rcsed.ac.uk

Phone number:  0131 527 1600

Will I receive CPD?

All RCSEd educational activity is awarded CPD hours. Please see individual course for specific award.

Will I receive a Certificate?

Yes, RCSEd Certificates of Attendance are awarded for all educational courses and are handed out at the end of the course (however, please note that where an event has a PASS or FAIL this will be posted to you after the event). 

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?
  1. What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
  2. On occasion, RCSEd may need to cancel a course, for example if we are affected by an event out with our control or if it is not financially viable for us to deliver the course. If we do need to cancel, we will let you know as soon as possible and provide you with a full refund of course fees paid.

RCSEd shall incur no further liability (eg. travel or accommodation costs). You may wish to consider taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs you may incur when arranging to attend the course.

  1. What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?
  2. If you cancel your place more than four weeks before the event date, you will incur an administration fee of 10% (or £50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. NB: For course fees £250 and under, the cancellation fee is £30)

If you cancel your place less than four weeks before the course date, once the course has started, or you do not notify us, the total course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given.

Please also note that you cannot transfer your place on a Course to someone else.  This is because many of our courses have a waiting list, and we have an obligation to honour this.

  1. Can I cancel a course booking online?
  2. NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team by email (education@rcsed.ac.uk).
  3. Can I transfer to another date for the same course?
  4. YES, you can transfer to another date by contacting the Education section directly (education@rcsed.ac.uk). Please note that you can transfer only once and transfers can only be made if more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course, without incurring additional costs.  Should you cancel again, no refund shall be given.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd website, and selecting the course you wish to book.  Please note that you will need to register with the website in order to book.

For some regional and international courses you will need to book directly with the centre.  Please check individual courses for details.

You can also contact the Education Section by phone to book (0131 527 1600).

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website and over the phone to the education team.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email:  this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice:  If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order.  We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk.  Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals.  Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Do I receive a discount if I am a Member of RCSEd?

A 10% discount is applied to all educational courses and events organised directly through RCSEd, for Members, Fellows, Associates and Affiliates.

Are you able to help me with my VISA application?

YES, RCSEd can provide you with a Visa support letter confirming the course details and fees paid by you.  This is only possible once you have booked your place on a course and RCSEd have received the full course fee.

If a course is fully booked what can I do? Is there a waiting list?

If a course appears full and you wish to be placed on a waiting list then please contact the education team directly by email education@rcsed.ac.uk or phone 0131 527 1600.

Do you provide lunch or refreshments?

YES, for all educational courses, refreshments are served throughout the day and lunch is provided if the duration is one day or more.

 

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Get in touch

If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Education Section

Phone: +44 (0)131 527 1600
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406

Email: education@rcsed.ac.uk

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