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Shadowing Programme

On this page you can find information about the shadowing programme and feedback from previous years.

The Management in Medicine Shadowing Programme provides medical students, doctors in training, postgraduate students and others with an interest in healthcare management, with an opportunity to shadow a senior manager in healthcare, or social services for approximately two half-days. The purpose of the shadowing is to give those working or interested in healthcare an insight into the activities of managers, how they go about those activities, and the issues on which they work.

Shadowing Programme 2024-25

The launch event, Monday 4 November 2024 delivered by Dr Nicholas Hicks, Chair of the Management in Medicine Steering Group, and Associate Fellow of Green Templeton College, explains the process and expectations set by the programme.

After this introductory session, attendees will receive a list of all the participating managers and their job titles; those keen for a place will be invited to apply, stating their preferences for placement. A short bio will be required, to be shared with the relevant manager, along with a firm commitment to complete the programme and to provide a final report.

Applicants are eligible to take part in the Shadowing Programme whether or not they were following the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) accredited Management in Medicine pathway.

Feedback from previous years

  • ‘It has been incredibly rewarding and you have done an excellent job putting together the shadowing programme, and the whole MiM course together’.
  • ‘The meetings I attended and discussions I had as part of my shadowing experience added significantly to my understanding of what being an effective leader and manager in the NHS entails. I cannot recommend enough’.
  • ‘I thoroughly enjoyed my MiM shadowing and found it a very worthwhile experience’.
  • ‘I was lucky to have been matched with a very inspirational manager whose role was very closely aligned with my interests. Thank you very much for providing me with this opportunity’.
  • ‘The shadowing placement was a fantastic learning opportunity’.
  • ‘It was a very valuable experience and I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to take part in the programme.

Contact

All queries about the Shadowing Programme should be directed to:

Walid Elbaz and  Naomi Benson, Management in Medicine administration team (mim@gtc.ox.ac.uk)