Diploma in the Philosophy of Medicine
Established 1978 The examination is designed as a postgraduate qualification primarily for members
of the healthcare professions although it is open to a number of other graduates
and certain undergraduates. The Diploma was revised extensively in 1993.
The Diploma is intended to indicate familiarity with contemporary philosophy
of medicine and in particular with the philosophical aspects of problems within
the theory and practice of medicine and healthcare; and with selected aspects
of the history of philosophy related to those problems.
Candidates for the examination must have participated in the Society's Faculty's
Course in the Ethics and Philosophy of Healthcare. The aim of the course is to
introduce participants to some aspects of philosophy relevant to healthcare; to
give an opportunity to reflect on practice; to consider critically some concepts
and arguments used in discussion of healthcare and some of its dilemmas; to articulate
and to defend points of view of their own, while taking counter-arguments into
account and bearing in mind the grounds and limits of argument.
Examination documentation
Guide to the Diploma in the Philosophy of Medicine (DPMSA)
(incorporating the
Regulations and Syllabus)
Administrative Guidance for Candidates - Special Study Module
(including the examination timetable and fees)
Examination Review and Appeal Procedure
The Society's Review and Appeal Procedure gives information about feedback, review
and appeal. Candidates who seek a review or appeal should note that there is
a fee payable, the amount of which is given the the relevant Guide to the Diploma,
including the Regulations and Syllabus.
Examination Review and Appeal Procedure
Useful Links
Diploma Course in the Ethics and Philosophy of Healthcare
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