Open Day - 21 st April 2012
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Open Day - 21st April 2012
Professor Janice KayDeputy Vice Chancellor
University of Exeter
• Thank you for coming!• Welcome to one of our 3 campuses (2 in Exeter,
1 in Cornwall)• Health campus at Royal Devon & Exeter NHS
Foundation Trust (Wolfson Wellcome Centre for Translational Research & Peninsula Building
• Health campus at Royal Cornwall NHS Hospitals (Knowledge Spa and European Centre for Environment & Human Health)
University of Exeter
• Huge investment in research-rich environment
• Russell Group University• Excellence in teaching and research• National Student Survey• Top 10 UK• Top 150 Global
University of Exeter
• Leading reputation for Student Experience • Leaders and ‘Change Agents’• Highest rate of representation in UK• Award-winning Students’ Guild• Scores of clubs and societies• Top 10 BUCS sport• Great social and study environment
University of Exeter
• We have changed our Medical School• Retained best of Peninsula Medical School• Innovative Curriculum• Creating Doctors for the Future• Increased opportunities for inter-disciplinary
study (e.g. intercalation, SSU)• Increased opportunities to get involved
research and research-enhanced study
Open Day - 21st April 2012
Steve ThorntonDean
Do you want to be a doctor?
PeopleCareer variationRewards
• Privilege• Make a difference• Career variation• Employment
Work life balance
Work-Life balance
Hard WorkUndergraduatePostgraduateContinual EducationTakes too long
Why Exeter?
New courseBased on PeninsulaExciting, further develop our success
Confident of Quality680 graduates BMBS since 2007B Clin Sci
Innovative
Innovative
Evidence
Guardian 2012
Times, Guardian 7th & 8th
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Educational Resources
Future
Continue to leadRefinementsFeedbackInternationalisationDoctors of the futureChoose our course if best for youTalk to our students
Open Day - 21st April 2012
Dr David Mabin
Consultant Paediatrician and Associate Dean
University of Exeter Medical School
• UEMS core values and principles
• Overview of the curriculum
• Admissions requirements and process
• Questions and answers
So, why do you want
to be a doctor?
Uncertain Times
• Economic climate• NHS restructuring• University funding• Student expectation• Career prospects• Fees
What sort of university do you want to go to?
University of Exeter Medical School• Rooted in the Peninsula
Medical School
• An innovative, contemporary and patient-centred programme, informed by best educational practices
• GMC approved – will be reviewed regularly
• Rank highly in NSS ratings
• Evolution into our own distinct identity
Values:
• Patient centred education
• Student sensitive culture
• Research rich learning environment
University of Exeter
MedicalSchool
– The best clinically skilled graduates
– Strong on contemporary science knowledge
– Professional behaviour– Patient safety foremost– Leaders in tomorrow’s
healthcare environments
Patient Centred
Educationmeans…
– Students as agents of change
– Structured small group learning
– Intensively supported learning environment
– To challenge, stretch, reward and empower
– Open and blended learning for maximum access
Student sensitive culture
means….
Responsive to students
• Feedback is actively sought and acted upon
• Student parliament• Student involvement in curriculum
development and assessment change• School-wide and within each locality• National Student Survey results speak
for themselves
– Research awareness and capability
– Opportunity to undertake research
– Taught by leaders in the field of educational and scientific research
– Benefitting from the investment in all areas of research by University of Exeter
Research Rich
Learningmeans…
UEMS graduates will …..
• Approach clinical problems holistically
• Be excellent communicators • Be empathetic and good
listeners• Work well in multi-professional
teams• Seek and appraise the best
evidence to inform their practice• Be capable of meeting the
health care needs of society
Continuum of Professional Learning
• Classroom based learning– Structured small group learning; Plenaries;
Workshops; Technology-enhanced learning
‘Simulation based learning`
‘Experience based learning’
Core educational principles
BMBS
All learning activities are
relevant and learnt in context
Educational outcomes and evidence of best practice drive
all teaching, learning and assessment
Symbiotic partnership
between NHS and higher education
Multi-site to include expertise from across
the SW Peninsula
Structured course planning using small group learning
where possible
Integrated Learning
We have a community- based curriculum….
• Whole health community not just hospitals
• Recognises community role in chronic illness and prevention
• Social context and is consistent with social accountability
• Multi-professional nature of medicine and the importance of the healthcare team
• Opportunity to return to same practice - “Longitudinal” placement
Five Year Spiral Curriculum
• Curriculum is progressive
• Learning builds on prior knowledge
• Guided by prerequisites, links to prior learning and objectives
• Underpinned by problem-based learning principles
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2
3
4
5
F1
Spiral learning curriculum
Curriculum Overview“Clinical Practice”
Clinical Blocks
Life sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD
Life cycle Pathways ofcare
“Clinical Learning” “Clinical Care”
SSU
Clinical skills
Community
SSU
Clinical skills
Community
Yr 5Yr 3 and 4Yr 1 and 2
AcuteCare 1
AcuteCare 2
WardCare
Palliative/Oncology
Integrated Ambulatory
Care
ContinuingCare
Elective
Clinical skillsCareer planning
Immediate Care
Medicine
Surgery
Community
Specialties
Year 1 & 2
• Normal life cycle (Y1)• Pathological life cycle (Y2)• Illustrative case histories• Problem-based learning• Self directed, guided
learning, supported by peers and tutors
• Special study units• Consolidation blocks
• Small group learning• PBL groups• Jigsaw groups• Clinical skills• Life science resource
centre• Clinical placements in
community and hospital• Plenaries
Curriculum Overview“Clinical Practice”
Clinical Blocks
Life sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD
Life cycle Pathways ofcare
“Clinical Learning” “Clinical Care”
SSU
Clinical skills
Community
SSU
Clinical skills
Community
Yr 5Yr 3 and 4Yr 1 and 2
AcuteCare 1
AcuteCare 2
WardCare
Palliative/Oncology
Integrated Ambulatory
Care
ContinuingCare
Elective
Clinical skillsCareer planning
Immediate Care
Medicine
Surgery
Community
Specialties
Year 3 and 4
• Pathways • Academic day • Special study units• Structured learning in
clinical settings (hospital, GP)
• Tutorials• Clinical skills• Plenaries
Intercalated degree
• Between Y4 and Y5• Top quartile – offered automatically• “Extra” degree – Masters level• Clinical, Taught or Research courses• Arts, music, languages, MBA• Wealth of opportunity In Exeter or
at other institutes
Curriculum Overview“Clinical Practice”
Clinical Blocks
Life sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD
Life cycle Pathways ofcare
“Clinical Learning” “Clinical Care”
SSU
Clinical skills
Community
SSU
Clinical skills
Community
Yr 5Yr 3 and 4Yr 1 and 2
AcuteCare 1
AcuteCare 2
WardCare
Palliative/Oncology
Integrated Ambulatory
Care
ContinuingCare
Elective
Clinical skillsCareer planning
Immediate Care
Medicine
Surgery
Community
Specialties
Year 5
• Elective – 8 weeks away – often abroad• Preparation for clinical practice as an F1• 5 x 6 week blocks in
– Medicine– Surgery– Immediate Care– General Practice– Specialties
• Student choice
Assessment
• Principles• Frequent-look• In context• Formative, then
summative• Rapid remediation• Second Chance• No “make or break”• Individual consideration
at end of year
• Practice• Progress test (MCQ)• Clinical skills
(practical)• SSUs (written)• Professionalism
(behaviour and attitudes)
• Clinical practice
Academic support
• Learning support services• Tutors and facilitators• Academic tutor• Academic review group• Remediation
– 3 levels• Health / Occupational Health /• Progress and Awards Boards
Other opportunities
• Study abroad– IFMSA exchange
(Y4)– Elective (Y5)
• Research– SSUs– Summer clerkships– Intercalated degree
University life– Sport– Clubs and societies– Social
Student support• Locality staff• Registry services• Academic tutor• Pastoral tutor• Academic remediation
team• University counselling
and support services• Health & Welfare • Equality and diversity
• Time of transition• Away from home• Different style of
learning• Finances, health,
emotions
Where will UEMS students study?
• Year 1 & 2 – Exeter • Years 3 & 4 – Exeter & Truro• Year 5 – throughout Devon
and Cornwall
Graduation and beyond…
• Foundation programme• Specialty training• Researchers • Leaders
• But first, how to join us……………….
Admissions
• Open, fair and objective
• Conforms with GMC and Medical Schools Council principles
• Competitive >10 applicants per place
• UCAS application closing date – 15th October 2012
Who are we looking for?
• Well-rounded individuals• Academically able• Good communicators• Emotionally aware• Experience of life outside study• Team players, leaders• Reflective
• Just like you!
Direct School leavers
• No more than two years since sitting A levels• GCSE English grade C or above• Three A levels A*AA - AAA• CHEMISTRY + either Biology or Physics + one
other (any subject)• Biology must be achieved at a minimum of
Grade C at AS level if not studied at AL• Four subjects must be studied at AS level
– General Studies is not included in any offer• IB: Chemistry and Biology at HL6 38 - 36
Direct School leavers• No more than four choices should be used for clinical
programmes
• UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) , – factor in determining which candidates are selected for interview,
along with predicted or achieved grades at A level– 3rd July – 5th October– Online at a designated test centre– £65 / £80 (Bursaries available from UKCAT)
– www.ukcat.ac.uk
• Other information contained within an applicant’s UCAS form.
Non-direct school leavers
• Definition:– more than two full academic years since you
completed your A levels or equivalent qualifications,
– if you are a graduate
• Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test (GAMSAT) required– Assesses a candidate’s academic aptitude for
the study of medicine.
Non-direct school leavers
• Results used alongside the other information contained on UCAS form to select non-direct school leavers for interview
• The results are valid for two years• www.gamsatuk.org/gamsat-uk for more
information and registration • Payment online is part of the registration
process (£222 in 2012)
Interviews• Successful candidates at the initial application stage
will be invited to an interview
• Assess non-academic qualities such as the communication skills, reflectiveness and empathy required to become a successful doctor.
• Structured interview – panel of three interviewers
• Take place December – February
• Offers – January - March
All applicants• Criminal Record Checks
– Criminal Conviction Self Declaration – Enhanced disclosure check via the Criminal Records
Bureau– We review all significant reports of convictions, cautions
and verbal warnings• Health Assessments
– health questionnaire at interview– screened by the Occupational Health Department.
Students may be required to attend a medical examination – required to have tests to determine their Hepatitis B
surface antigen status.
Admissions
• Staff from admissions team here throughout the day
• Happy to help and answer any specific questions you may have– Equivalent qualifications– Specific subjects– Overseas guests
People here today
• Students• Academic Staff• Clinical Skills tutors• Undergraduate Programmes Team• E-Learning and IT teams• Members of the Administrative Team• Student Services• Accommodation• Finance• B Clin Sci
ENJOY YOUR OPEN DAY