Dr. Jon Ferdinand

Instructor

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Biography

Jon Ferdinand is a medical professional with a background in medical education and clinical commissioning. He qualified from Imperial College in 2003 and completed his GP training in Surrey. Jon has worked in various practices in Cambridge, Haverhill, and Bury St Edmunds, and has found a partnership in Wickhambrook, a village near Newmarket. He dedicates part of his week to care for the oldest patients in West Suffolk and is actively involved in training new GPs. As a governing board member of the West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group for two years, he has contributed to service redesign and the development of clinical pathways. Jon has a keen interest in medical education, health promotion, and video media, currently producing educational videos aimed at students interested in leveraging media to enhance their education. He also creates music videos with members of the General Practice Education Group, which are showcased during careers evenings for medical students at the clinical school, highlighting the positive aspects of general practice.

Research Interests

Experience

GP Coordinator

2010-02-01 — Present

Cambridge Graduate Course • Cambridge

Works one day a week at the GP education group as a coordinator.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.