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MBBS Curriculum Review – Governance Structure

This page provides information on the governance structure for the MBBS Curriculum Review.

Curriculum Review Steering Committee

Meets termly.

Remit
  • Review and approve proposals from the Project Management Group.
  • Receive reports from the Strategy Groups, Curriculum Planning Groups and Task & Finish Groups.Ìý
  • Approve resource requirements including space, technology, financial impact, and staff.
  • Ensure relevant stakeholders are informed and consulted
Membership
  • Director of UCL Medical School – Professor Faye GishenÌýÌý
  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 1-3 – Dr Sarah BennettÌý
  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 4-6 – Dr Aroon LalÌý
  • Director of MBBS Education Management – Gaynor JonesÌý
  • Divisional Manager – Samantha Photiades
  • Academic Lead for Quality Assurance – Mr John HinesÌýÌý
  • Academic Lead for Assessments – Dr Nimesh PatelÌý
  • Curriculum Review Project Manager – Ms Susan EnglishÌý
  • Curriculum Review Clinical LecturerÌý– Dr Katie WardleÌý
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Tutor– Ms Blathnaid MahonyÌý
  • Programme Development Advisor at the Higher Education Development and Support Institute (HEDS) – Ms NataÅ¡a Perović
  • EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity) representative – Mrs Helen Turner-GrovesÌý
  • Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representativeÌýÌý
  • Sustainability representative – Dr Manu-Priya Sharma (UCLH Climate EmergencyÌýTeam)
  • 2x Student representatives (RUMS VP Years 1-3 & RUMS VP Years 4-6)Ìý Ìý
  • External ScrutineerÌý
  • Director of Undergraduate (UG) Medical Education (Primary Care & Community) - Dr Will Spiring
  • NHS Trust representatives

Project Management Group

Meets weekly and reports to theÌýSteering Committee.Ìý

Remit
  • Alignment with aims and imperatives.Ìý
  • Proposals, summaries, and reports for the Steering Committee.
  • Receive recommendations from the Strategy Groups.
  • Receive reports from the Curriculum Planning Groups.
  • Commissions Task & Finish Groups including Finance, Technology, Estates, Staffing.Ìý
  • Determine timelines and monitor progress.
  • Prepare documentation for UCL Quality and Standards Committee approval.
Membership
  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 1-3 – Dr Sarah BennettÌý
  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 4-6 – Dr Aroon LalÌý
  • Curriculum Review Clinical LecturerÌý– Dr Katie WardleÌý
  • Director of MBBS Education Management – Gaynor JonesÌý
  • Curriculum Review Project Manager – Ms Susan EnglishÌý

Strategy Groups

Meet weekly.ÌýThe Strategy Groups will develop into Curriculum Planning Groups with a wider membership including Assessments, Placement Providers, Digital Education and student representatives.ÌýÌý

Remit

Review and make recommendations on:

1. Structural changes:

  • Names, components, format, and lengths of modules

2. Curricular content and delivery (once structural changes are finalised):

  • Confirming the aims and intended learning outcomes (ILOs)Ìý
  • Planning the student learning journey and teaching delivery based on the aims and ILOs.ÌýÌý
  • Outlining assessment method/s and timing in constructive alignment with the curriculum and teaching.Ìý

Propose curriculum review projects for Associate/Clinical Lecturers.Ìý

Membership

Years 1 and 2

  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 1-3 – Dr Sarah BennettÌý
  • Curriculum Review Clinical LecturerÌý– Dr Katie WardleÌý
  • Curriculum Review Project Manager – Ms Susan EnglishÌý
  • Year and Deputy Year Leads
  • Associate Director for the Division of Biosciences Undergraduate Education at the UCL Faculty of Life Sciences

Years 4, 5 and 6

  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 4-6Ìý– Dr Aroon LalÌý
  • Curriculum Review Clinical LecturerÌý– Dr Katie WardleÌý
  • Curriculum Review Project Manager – Ms Susan EnglishÌý
  • Year and Deputy Year LeadsÌý

Clinical and Professional Practice (CPP)

  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 1-3Ìý– Dr Sarah BennettÌý
  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 4-6Ìý– Dr Aroon LalÌý
  • Curriculum Review Clinical LecturerÌý– Dr Katie WardleÌý
  • Curriculum Review Project Manager – Ms Susan EnglishÌý
  • CPP Lead and Deputy Lead

Primary Care and Community

  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 1-3Ìý– Dr Sarah BennettÌý
  • Deputy Head of Programme for Years 4-6Ìý– Dr Aroon LalÌý
  • Curriculum Review Clinical Lecturer – Dr Katie WardleÌý
  • Curriculum Review Project Manager – Ms Susan EnglishÌý
  • Director of UG Medical Education (Primary Care and Community)Ìý– Dr Will Spiring

Curriculum Planning Groups

Meet fortnightly.

Remit
  • Planning
  • Feasibility
  • Timetabling
  • Content review
  • Teaching materials review
  • Link with assessments
Membership
  • CPP/Year/Deputy Leads (Chairs and Deputy Chairs)
  • Directors of UG Medical Education
  • Module Leads
  • Specialty Leads (Years 4, 5, 6)
  • Assessment representatives
  • MBBS EASE (Education Administration and Student Experience) staff
  • Digital Education staff
  • Divisional Finance Officer
  • Tariff Officer Ìý

Task and Finish Groups

Meet as required.ÌýRemit as commissioned by the Project Management Group.