Fellowship in Ancillary Medicine
Fellowship in Ancillary Medicine - Advanced
The advanced fellowship builds on the core programme. Covers specialist advanced practice pathways, clinical leadership, research and service development for AHPs with 3+ years of experience.
- typical duration
- 12 months
- estimated weekly study
- 5-7 hrs
- level
- Advanced
- format
- Self-paced
Programme overview
The advanced fellowship builds on the core programme. Covers specialist advanced practice pathways, clinical leadership, research and service development for AHPs with 3+ years of experience.
Across roughly 12 months, the curriculum works through 7 core areas: Advanced Clinical Assessment, Specialist Pathway (choose 1): MSK / Neuro / Cardiorespiratory / Paediatrics, Clinical Leadership, Service Improvement & Audit, Research Methods, Prescribing for AHPs and Supervision & Teaching. Each area combines clinician-written notes, worked examples and self-assessment so you build understanding rather than memorise in isolation.
This is a structured, self-paced learning programme rather than an accredited qualification. It is designed to consolidate knowledge and support continuing professional development; the accreditation status is pending and it does not by itself confer a licence, registration or a university degree.
Who this is for
Who this is for: AHP with 3+ years registered practice. Core fellowship preferred. It suits clinicians who want a coherent, exam-aware framework rather than scattered resources, and who prefer to study around clinical shifts.
Level: Advanced. Expected commitment: around 5-7 hours per week over 12 months, studied entirely online at your own pace with no fixed live sessions.
Where the knowledge transfers: the content overlaps with preparation for Advanced Practice Portfolios and MSc Programmes. The programme is not an exam-registration route, but the concepts and clinical reasoning it builds are directly relevant to these assessments and to day-to-day practice.
Curriculum and competencies
Core areas covered
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
- Specialist Pathway (choose 1): MSK / Neuro / Cardiorespiratory / Paediatrics
- Clinical Leadership
- Service Improvement & Audit
- Research Methods
- Prescribing for AHPs
- Supervision & Teaching
Learning outcomes
By completion you should be able to
- Perform advanced AHP-specific clinical assessments using validated outcome measures and clinical tools
- Develop and implement specialist clinical protocols in your chosen pathway (MSK/Neuro/Cardiorespiratory/Paeds)
- Lead AHP teams, supervise junior practitioners and manage caseloads at advanced practice level
- Design, conduct and critically evaluate service improvement projects and clinical audits
- Apply AHP prescribing principles and understand the legal frameworks for AHP non-medical prescribing
- Plan and deliver clinical education and supervision using established pedagogical frameworks
Programme schedule
Month 1-3: Advanced Assessment & Specialist Pathway
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Methods
- Specialist Pathway: MSK / Neuro / Cardiorespiratory / Paediatrics
- Advanced Outcome Measurement
- Complex Case Management
Month 4-6: Leadership & Service Development
- Clinical Leadership & Team Management
- Service Improvement & Change Management
- Audit, QI & Clinical Governance
- AHP Prescribing & Non-Medical Prescribing Law
Month 7-9: Research & Education
- Research Methods for AHPs
- Systematic Review & Evidence Synthesis
- Clinical Education & Supervision Skills
- Teaching & Presentation Skills
Month 10-12: Portfolio, Capstone & Advancement
- Advanced Practice Portfolio Development
- Capstone Project & Presentation
- Advanced Practice Competency Assessment
- Career Planning & Fellowship Completion
How it is delivered and assessed
Every module is delivered self-paced inside the MedNext platform. You move through clinician-written notes, then reinforce each concept with flashcards, mnemonics and focused MCQs drawn from the wider MedNext question bank. There are no fixed deadlines, so you can complete the programme faster or slower than the indicative duration.
Assessment is formative and built for retention rather than gatekeeping: end-of-module self-assessment checks, progress tracking that surfaces knowledge gaps, and spaced review prompts that bring weak areas back at the right time. A reflective portfolio prompt at the end helps you record what you have covered for your own CPD log.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an accredited fellowship or a degree?
No. It is a structured, self-paced learning programme in the CPD style. Accreditation is pending and completion does not by itself grant a licence, registration or university award. It is intended to consolidate knowledge and support your professional development.
Who can enrol?
AHP with 3+ years registered practice. Core fellowship preferred. The programme is designed to be studied around clinical work.
How long does it take and how much study is involved?
The indicative duration is 12 months, at an estimated 5-7 hours of study per week. Because it is self-paced with no fixed sessions, you can adjust this to your own schedule.
Will it help with my exams?
The content overlaps with Advanced Practice Portfolios and MSc Programmes. It is not an exam-registration pathway, but the notes, reasoning frameworks and practice questions build knowledge that is directly relevant to these assessments.
How is it delivered and assessed?
Entirely online and self-paced within the MedNext platform, using clinician-written notes, flashcards, mnemonics and MCQs. Assessment is formative: end-of-module self-checks and progress tracking rather than a formal graded examination.
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