SOCIETY OF ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is there a time limit to complete the Membership Course?
The recommendation is to complete the whole diploma between 12-24
months. If more than one year has elapsed since completing your
last module you will be asked to follow a specific review programme.
2. Can I still take the Membership exam even if I haven’t
done my case reports?
YES
3. Do I have to submit my portfolio?
NO
4. What do I have to do to gain the SOM Diploma in Orthopaedic
Medicine?
Successfully complete Modules A, B and C, pass the exam and reflective
essay.
5. Can I submit my reflective essay if I haven’t
done my case reports?
Yes, but for the reflective essay you need to reflect on evidence
that provides support for your achievement of the learning outcomes
of the course. The case report effectively provide evidence for
several outcomes and if you haven’t completed them you’ll
need to either catch up and prepare at least one case report, or
provide another form of evidence that will fulfil the same role.
6. Is there a time limit for submitting my reflective essay?
NO
7. Who do I send my reflective essay to?
You can download an essay submission form from the SOM web site
and send the essay to the address on the form.
8. What are the requirements for getting onto the Injection
Module?
You must be a full member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine,
having completed Modules A, B and C and passed the membership exam,
or have fully satisfied the assessment requirements of an affiliated
association.
9. What are the requirements for attending the Advanced
Module?
You must be a full member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine,
having completed Modules A, B and C and passed the membership exam,
or have fully satisfied the assessment requirements of an affiliated
association.
10. Who are the affiliated associations?
ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE SEMINARS
ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL
CYRIAX ORGANISATION
ETGOM
ISOM
11. How do I become a SOM Fellow?
Applicants must first complete the SOM Diploma course before applying
for the Fellowship Module. Applicants must provide a short CV with
emphasis on their teaching experience. Short listed candidates will
be asked to attend an interview where they will be required to give
a short presentation.
12. My friend did his/her courses with one of the affiliated
organisations, can he/she become a Fellow of the SOM?
Not at the moment, as the SOM constitution requires that only
those who have completed the SOM Diploma course and passed the membership
exam may apply for the Fellowship Module. Members of the official
affiliated organisations may become full members by completing Module
C and passing the membership exam.
13. What do I have to do to get onto the MSc Orthopaedic
Medicine programme?
Successfully pass the SOM Diploma and submit an application form
(available from the SOM web site).
14. My friend did his/her courses with one of the affiliated
organisations; can he/she do the MSc Orthopaedic Medicine?
The following organisations are accredited by Middlesex University
and members are entitled to apply for the MSc:
ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE SEMINARS
ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL
ISOM
15. What if I disagree with the result of my Membership
exam?
There is an appeals procedure to follow which is outlined in the
course and assessment handbooks.
16. Are other disciplines, such as osteopaths, podiatrists,
etc able to attend the SOM modules?
The SOM is currently piloting multidisciplinary entry to its modules
at Teesside University. As the SOM constitution stands, only medical
practitioners and chartered physiotherapists (or those with an equivalent
overseas qualification and are HPC registered) are eligible to sit
the SOM membership examination.
17. I’ve got to go to a wedding/play in a match on
the last afternoon of the module – will I still get my CPD
certificate?
No, not at the time. You will need to follow a straightforward
procedure for students who miss the final assessment session of
Modules A & B which will be explained to you on the Module.
Your certificate will be issued once the procedure has been completed.
18. How many hours study are required to complete the SOM
Diploma?
Please note the SOM Diploma course is at masters level and students
are expected to study for a minimum of 540 hours (including the
preparation of the final reflective essay) in order to fulfil the
educational requirements.
It is particularly important for students to fully prepare before
each module and intensive revision is required before attending
the final module (Module C).
19. What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel your place on the course, a refund will be made,
minus a £50 administration fee, providing cancellation is
received no later than four weeks before the course date.
No refunds will be made after this time. Please note that we cannot
refund your fee, or transfer you to another course, if you do not
attend the course for whatever reason. If we have a reserve list
and can fill your place, we will endeavour to do this, at a cost
of £50 to cover administration. However if we cannot
fill your place you will need to pay to attend another course
and we advise that you either take out insurance in case of illness
etc, or have a reserve in place who can take your place at short
notice should the situation arise. Please note that we will confirm
in writing receipt of your telephone call, email or letter requesting
cancellation.
20. What qualifications will I gain on completion of the
SOM Diploma?
The course, leading to full membership of the SOM, has achieved
University accreditation and provided that students have successfully
completed all the course assessment requirements (including passing
the exam and the reflective essay), the course qualifies for:
- The SOM Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine
- 60 Points at Level 4 (and qualifies students to enter the SOM
MSc Orthopaedic Medicine, validated by Middlesex University)
- One module credit towards the MSc Sports and Exercise Injury
Management at Leeds Metropolitan University
- PgC Musculoskeletal Studies (60 Points at Level 4) and entry
requirement onto the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Musculoskeletal
Studies) at Teesside University
- Entry onto the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine from the
Society of Apothecaries of London
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