DTMH Programme Update

LSTM are making exciting changes to the DTM&H.  This follows feedback from academic staff, alumni, current students and survey feedback from applicants.  Full details can be found on the attached FAQ’s.

In short, we are amending the programme to a blended learning approach (using both Face-to-face and online learning) as follows:

The programme remains an intensive, full-time programme with a duration of 13 weeks and will cover the same topics and learning outcomes as the full face to face format. All  laboratory aspects of the programme will take place during the face to face delivery.

Why are we changing the DTMH?

• Much of the teaching for our recent cohort was delivered online with very positive feedback from the students.
• Online teaching brings several advantages including greater ability for teaching from our staff based overseas in low-income or middle-income economies (LMICs).
• Given the ongoing uncertainty and restrictions regarding travel and face-to-face teaching, we are keen to develop a more flexible course by delivering some of the content online.
• Increasing the online elements of the course also gives us more flexibility to respond appropriately to COVID-19 restrictions.

Numbers for May-July 2021 cohort will also be capped at a maximum of 40 students to continue social distancing.  This will be reviewed for 21/22 programmes.

COVID-19 update

We have compiled some Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 for our enquirers, applicants and offer holders. Please click here for more information.  We will be updating this page regularly and would advise you to review regularly for the latest information.

LSTM is working with the latest advice from the UK Government and Public Health England (link is external)(PHE) on the Covid-19 outbreak. We encourage applicants and offer holders to regularly check the latest updates from the PHE website. 

Dr Alexandra Turnbull, studied medicine at the University of Newcastle and comes to LSTM after her F2 year.

“I think it would be useful for absolutely anybody in medicine, it’s not just all about tropical medicine.  There’s a lot of public health and global health involved as well as maternal and child health.  It really is a wide range course.  I believe coming into A&E, GP surgeries with an increased migrant populations, and with travelling overseas becoming a much bigger thing nowadays, I think anybody working in any medical, or even surgical specialty, would learn a lot from the DTM&H.” 2018

Why do Doctors choose LSTM for the DTM&H?

Taken from the September 2017 applications:

"The international reputation of LSTM and of the course in particular is one of the main reasons why I want to study here. I have received numerous recommendations from colleagues and have only heard positive feedback from those who have previously attended the course. I am excited about the opportunity to learn from field experts as well as people who have travelled as part of their career. As I am at the beginning of my career I hope that they will inspire me and I will come away with a long list of ‘must go’ places.  Finally, to date my experience as both a medical student and working as a doctor have been based in London. I am ready to explore a new city and am excited about living and studying in Liverpool. I look forward to meeting new people on the course with whom I can share these new experiences."