Open Day - 21 st April 2012 Professor Janice Kay Deputy Vice
Chancellor
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Open Day - 21 st April 2012 Steve Thornton Dean
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Do you want to be a doctor? People Career variation Rewards
Privilege Make a difference Career variation Employment Work life
balance
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Work-Life balance Hard Work Undergraduate Postgraduate
Continual Education Takes too long
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Why Exeter? New course Based on Peninsula Exciting, further
develop our success Confident of Quality 680 graduates BMBS since
2007 B Clin Sci Innovative
Evidence Curriculum Design & DeliverySupport and
Development of Students Teaching Management, LearningEducational
Resources
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Future Continue to lead Refinements Feedback
Internationalisation Doctors of the future Choose our course if
best for you Talk to our students
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Open Day - 21 st April 2012 Dr David Mabin Consultant
Paediatrician and Associate Dean
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University of Exeter Medical School UEMS core values and
principles Overview of the curriculum Admissions requirements and
process Questions and answers
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So, why do you want to be a doctor?
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Uncertain Times Economic climate NHS restructuring University
funding Student expectation Career prospects Fees
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What sort of university do you want to go to?
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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
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Values: Patient centred education Student sensitive culture
Research rich learning environment University of Exeter Medical
School
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The best clinically skilled graduates Strong on contemporary
science knowledge Professional behaviour Patient safety foremost
Leaders in tomorrows healthcare environments Patient Centred
Education means
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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.
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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
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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 Learning means
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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
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Continuum of Professional Learning Classroom based learning
Structured small group learning; Plenaries; Workshops;
Technology-enhanced learning Simulation based learning` Experience
based learning
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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
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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
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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 1 2 3 4 5 F1 Spiral learning curriculum
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Curriculum Overview Clinical Practice Clinical Blocks Life
sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD Life
cycle Pathways of care Clinical LearningClinical Care SSU Clinical
skills Community SSU Clinical skills Community Yr 5 Yr 3 and 4Yr 1
and 2 Acute Care 1 Acute Care 2 Ward Care Palliative/ Oncology
Integrated Ambulatory Care Continuing Care Elective Clinical skills
Career planning Immediate Care Medicine Surgery Community
Specialties
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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
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Curriculum Overview Clinical Practice Clinical Blocks Life
sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD Life
cycle Pathways of care Clinical LearningClinical Care SSU Clinical
skills Community SSU Clinical skills Community Yr 5 Yr 3 and 4Yr 1
and 2 Acute Care 1 Acute Care 2 Ward Care Palliative/ Oncology
Integrated Ambulatory Care Continuing Care Elective Clinical skills
Career planning Immediate Care Medicine Surgery Community
Specialties
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Year 3 and 4 Pathways Academic day Special study units
Structured learning in clinical settings (hospital, GP) Tutorials
Clinical skills Plenaries
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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
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Curriculum Overview Clinical Practice Clinical Blocks Life
sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD Life
cycle Pathways of care Clinical LearningClinical Care SSU Clinical
skills Community SSU Clinical skills Community Yr 5 Yr 3 and 4Yr 1
and 2 Acute Care 1 Acute Care 2 Ward Care Palliative/ Oncology
Integrated Ambulatory Care Continuing Care Elective Clinical skills
Career planning Immediate Care Medicine Surgery Community
Specialties
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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
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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
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Academic support Learning support services Tutors and
facilitators Academic tutor Academic review group Remediation 3
levels Health / Occupational Health / Progress and Awards
Boards
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Other opportunities Study abroad IFMSA exchange (Y4) Elective
(Y5) Research SSUs Summer clerkships Intercalated degree University
life Sport Clubs and societies Social
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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
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Where will UEMS students study? Year 1 & 2 Exeter Years 3
& 4 Exeter & Truro Year 5 throughout Devon and
Cornwall
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Graduation and beyond Foundation programme Specialty training
Researchers Leaders But first, how to join us.
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Admissions Open, fair and objective Conforms with GMC and
Medical Schools Council principles Competitive >10 applicants
per place UCAS application closing date 15 th October 2012
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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!
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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
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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 3 rd July 5 th October
Online at a designated test centre 65 / 80 (Bursaries available
from UKCAT) www.ukcat.ac.ukwww.ukcat.ac.uk Other information
contained within an applicants UCAS form.
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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 candidates academic
aptitude for the study of medicine.
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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
registrationwww.gamsatuk.org/gamsat-uk Payment online is part of
the registration process (222 in 2012)
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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
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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.
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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
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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