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Dr Andreas Hiersche

Dr Andreas Hiersche (MD PGDip FRCP)

Academic Project Lead for Remediation
E: a.hiersche@bsms.ac.uk
Location: BSMS Office, Southpoint, Royal Sussex Hospital, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Area of expertise: Palliative Medicine; Clinical Education

Other relevant positions: Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer

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Biography

Andreas studied medicine in Germany and obtained his medical degree from the University of Cologne, Germany. Thereafter, he completed his training in General (Internal) Medicine in Germany. Andreas moved to England to pursue a career in Palliative Medicine. In 1998, he was appointed Macmillan Consultant in Palliative Medicine in Brighton where he practised until retirement (hospice, community and hospital setting).

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Teaching

Andreas has been involved with BSMS since the planning stages, primarily responsible for the development, implementation and teaching of the undergraduate curriculum in palliative care. After a time as deputy, he was appointed Phase 3 lead in the summer of 2019 and held the position until August 2023. More recently, Andreas has been appointed as Academic Project Lead for Remediation in Clinical Education.