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Rethinking community healthcare through research, education, and innovation. The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, is a world-renowned centre for academic primary care.

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· 2d

How do leaders bring people together when perspectives, priorities and values differ? MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership Cohort 2 alumnus Olukayode Fasominu reflects on why trust is the foundation of effective leadership. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/oskvjebdyo

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· 7d

Wojciech Sierocki, medical doctor, health entrepreneur and current MSc in Translational Health Sciences student: 'This course will not give you clear answers, but I think it will teach you to approach the complex challenges of healthcare with slightly more wisdom.’ Watch his video:

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· 13d

Want to learn in an environment where everyone's perspective is valued? On the MSc in Translational Health Sciences, the tutors and teaching staff have created a learning experience which is supportive and welcoming. Watch the video and learn more about the programme: bit.ly/4wCB4C0

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· 20d

Elliott Carthy, an NHS consultant forensic psychiatrist, shares how the part-time MSc in Translational Health Sciences is already changing the way he thinks about healthcare complexity and improving his practice. Watch his video and see how the programme could make a difference to you:

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· 22d

'I thought I was there to question digital health. Looking back, I was there to learn how to question it differently' MSc in Applied Digital Health student Rahmah Badran reflects on AI, healthcare, critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. 📰 Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/jziendyhnc

Collage of Rahmah experiencing Oxford – punting, studying in the Union Library, visiting the Ashmolean Museum and attending a Ramadan dinner

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· 29d

'This programme is teaching me.... to look at things from a different perspective.’ Watch Senay Mengistu talk about his time so far on the MSc in Translational Sciences programme and how it’s brought a new perspective to his work at home in Uganda. Learn more: bit.ly/4w3Hn10

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jul 10

Last week, Cohort 4 of our MSc in Applied Digital Health shared dissertation presentations at St Hilda's College, followed by a celebratory end-of-course dinner. Congratulations, Cohort 4, and best of luck on your next adventure! 🎉

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jul 9

What does AI in healthcare mean for our future? Conversations are often too alarmist or techno-optimistic to understand how AI could affect health systems. At SASHI2026 we’re trying a future-focussed ‘Design Fiction’ approach to discover actions we should take in the present: https://bit.ly/3QHf1KH

Collage of photos from a SASHI event, showing attendees networking, presentations, discussions, and poster sessions.

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jul 2

Adam F El-Kadi, MSc in THS student from Canada: "I think ultimately, Oxford brings together some of the most talented and most curious people in the world. The diversity of the cohort within our course really exposes you to different perspectives." Find out more: bit.ly/4xZfmZV

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jun 30

✨“Innovation that invests in people makes change sustainable over a lifetime.”🤝 Hear from Dr Tochi Okwuosa, in the next of our bi-monthly blog series, as she shares her insights from Module 5 of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership on healthcare innovation. 🎓🌍 Read more: https://bit.ly/4uY4Tep

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jun 23

How can digital health help close the gap in access to mental healthcare? MSc in Applied Digital Health student Isabella Parker reflects on technology, research and interdisciplinary collaboration in mental health innovation. Read her reflections: https://f.mtr.cool/ygufypoohx

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jun 22

Who decides what counts as evidence in healthcare? Explore the role of patients and citizens in healthcare research with Oxford's Patients, Citizens and the Politics of Evidence short course. 🔔 Applications for 2027 are now open: https://f.mtr.cool/sdugokulcb

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jun 11

Ethical challenges in AI, data and health research are becoming increasingly complex. How should they be understood and addressed? Explore this and other topics in our 'Ethics and Justice in Translational Science' short course. Applications are now open for 2027. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/tyaxflnktx

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jun 9

Qualitative researcher Dr Tori Ford won in the Research Engagement Award category for her co-produced project 'Patient-led research transforming vulvovaginal health', examining how recurrent vulvovaginal pain is shaping NHS care pathways, clinical guidelines and parliamentary policy.

Dr Tori Ford with the Vice-Chancellor, accepting her award.

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Jun 9

The EBHC team won in the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Award category for Sustaining Lifelong Learning in Evidence-Based Healthcare, recognising Oxford’s global part-time programme that supports lifelong learning in evidence-based healthcare for professionals worldwide. @cebmoxford.bsky.social

The EBHC team with the Vice-Chancellor, accepting their award.

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· May 27

A year on from the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme, Abdihamid I. Ahmed reflects on how the course deepened his capacity to sit with complexity, understand systems more thoughtfully and approach leadership as something fundamentally relational. 🤝🌍 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/49pKqr6

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· May 22

Recent THS alumnus Dr Ali Ylidirim presented a new AI platform, 'Harmony', at Oxford University Innovation. His presentation showcased how the platform, developed with DeepSynaps, supports families and professionals working with children with autism. 👨‍👩‍👧🤝 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PVRkh5

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· May 21

🚨 Applications close soon for our Part-time MSc in Translational Health Sciences. 🗓️ Deadline: 5pm UK time, Friday 29 May 2026 Designed for professionals seeking rigorous training, practical impact and global relevance in health care and health sciences. 🌍💡 🔗Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uqAt58

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· May 13

Planning to attend our THS summer academy in Oxford, 24-26 August 2026? 🌍🎓 ✨Sign up before this Friday, 15 May for early-bird booking discount. Deepen your understanding of the complex forces that affect the uptake of innovation in health care. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4eOsxpv

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Apr 28

Next in our blog series, The importance of healthcare innovation: Reflections from MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership students. Dr Gurdeep Kokri shares insights from module 5 and reflects on the importance of culture and mindset when thinking about innovation. 🧠💡 Read more: https://bit.ly/4vVGPdT

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Apr 20

Curious what role economics plays in shaping healthcare decisions? 💭 Three students reflect on their NIHR Health Economics Internship at Oxford – sharing what they learned and how it shaped their future ambitions. Read more and explore 2026 opportunities: https://bit.ly/3OsX2Gt @nihr.bsky.social

Abbie Simpson (left), Ashish Singh (centre) and Anika Gogia (right)

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Apr 17

We were delighted to welcome alumni, students and academics to our Alumni Retreat 2026 at @hmcoxford.bsky.social Celebrating our global community while exploring AI & digital healthcare, the event showcased the impact, insight and leadership of our alumni network. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sIUvGr

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Apr 2

Two sessions from our upcoming Alumni Retreat (theme: AI & digital healthcare systems) are open to the public on Wed 15 April! Future Horizons: What's the Future of Digital Health Care? (1:30-3pm) 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/4138c7N Lord John Alderdice In Conversation (3:30-5pm) 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/3PXKtU1

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Mar 31

Baraka Mu'azu shares her experience of the Sustainable Health Care module and how its systems-based approach has informed her work at the intersection of climate and public health policy in Nigeria. Read more: https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/blog/translating-sustainability-into-health-policy-in-nigeria

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Mar 20

A further £2m gift from Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour to Oxford will strengthen academic primary care in Tunisia. Led by Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, this builds on an earlier £8.4m gift. Thanks to the Foundation & partners incl. University of Tunis El Manar bit.ly/4uLs4de

Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh and Docteur Sadok Besrour with representatives from Tunis El Manar University

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Mar 18

Last week we welcomed Chris Gormley (NHS CSO) for a talk on policy, politics & sustainable healthcare. Hosted by our Sustainable Health Care module on the the MSc in Translational Health Sciences, it sparked a rich discussion on driving change in complex systems. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sbQBpY

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Mar 7

We are delighted to announce that we are exhibiting at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo, Norway. 📅 9-11 March 2026 📍 Stand E10 Come chat with us to learn more about healthcare leadership programmes. 🏥✨ More information here: https://bit.ly/40aaqBP

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Mar 5

Introducing a new blog series, The importance of healthcare innovation: Reflections from MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership students. 🌍💡 First up, Didier Chaukron shares his insights from the module on addressing challenges within healthcare fintech. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/dsqejcljve

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Feb 19

Congratulations to recently completed students Amaani Khan and Stephanie Fraser on winning this year’s MSc in Translational Health Sciences outstanding dissertation award. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4rmKeQb

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences@oxprimarycare· Feb 18

“Everybody who comes onto this course leaves feeling like their world view has been changed, that their way of thinking has been challenged” Dr Asli Kalin, GP and co-lead for the Global Health module on the MSc in Translational Health Sciences programme shares her thoughts: https://bit.ly/4rkuOfw