Electives 2010-11

Dr Connie WiskinSenior LecturerAcademic Lead ndash Elective

SSC Team Emma Chambers Leon Salter

On Schedulehellip Where you should be

October 21 2010Project Registration deadline

December 15th 2010Safety and feasibility (supervisor ndash IntraMED)Risk assessment (student- IntraMED)Protocol I hard copy one IntraMED

May 4 ndash April 11 Elective Period

June 13th 2011 12 pm ndash location supervisor formTravel claim form

Sept 5th 2011Project Report submission ndash 1 via IntraMED and I to supervisor (meet by Oct 3rd)

Submit feedback form to MBChB Office by Oct 11thhellip

Motivations

ReminderhelliphellipThe elective may be fun exciting challenging a change from routine but above all else it is an important learning experience It is a great opportunity to get something on your CV FY1 application that will differentiate you from othersIT IS A PROGRESSION HURDLE AND MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ROBUSTIt is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

RobustProperly contextualisedThoroughly referenced (clinical area demographics methodologies etc as apply)A relevant subject that is important and adds to the knowledge baseWhy do you need to be in that location to do that projectSo ask yourself ldquothe point of this ishellip WHAThelliprdquo before submitting your protocol

Protocola) Student ID IDsb) Student name or namesc) Project titled) Project type (data collection or reflective)e) Placement details (the hospitalUniversitylaboratory where the project is being undertaken)f) Keywords (A snapshot of what the project is about No more than five words please)g) Professional development aimsh) Personal development aimsi) Project summary (to include the justification of your project choice as well as key literature (up to 10 references))Word limit 1000-1500 words ndash or about 25 pages of single spaced A4

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

On Schedulehellip Where you should be

October 21 2010Project Registration deadline

December 15th 2010Safety and feasibility (supervisor ndash IntraMED)Risk assessment (student- IntraMED)Protocol I hard copy one IntraMED

May 4 ndash April 11 Elective Period

June 13th 2011 12 pm ndash location supervisor formTravel claim form

Sept 5th 2011Project Report submission ndash 1 via IntraMED and I to supervisor (meet by Oct 3rd)

Submit feedback form to MBChB Office by Oct 11thhellip

Motivations

ReminderhelliphellipThe elective may be fun exciting challenging a change from routine but above all else it is an important learning experience It is a great opportunity to get something on your CV FY1 application that will differentiate you from othersIT IS A PROGRESSION HURDLE AND MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ROBUSTIt is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

RobustProperly contextualisedThoroughly referenced (clinical area demographics methodologies etc as apply)A relevant subject that is important and adds to the knowledge baseWhy do you need to be in that location to do that projectSo ask yourself ldquothe point of this ishellip WHAThelliprdquo before submitting your protocol

Protocola) Student ID IDsb) Student name or namesc) Project titled) Project type (data collection or reflective)e) Placement details (the hospitalUniversitylaboratory where the project is being undertaken)f) Keywords (A snapshot of what the project is about No more than five words please)g) Professional development aimsh) Personal development aimsi) Project summary (to include the justification of your project choice as well as key literature (up to 10 references))Word limit 1000-1500 words ndash or about 25 pages of single spaced A4

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

Motivations

ReminderhelliphellipThe elective may be fun exciting challenging a change from routine but above all else it is an important learning experience It is a great opportunity to get something on your CV FY1 application that will differentiate you from othersIT IS A PROGRESSION HURDLE AND MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ROBUSTIt is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

RobustProperly contextualisedThoroughly referenced (clinical area demographics methodologies etc as apply)A relevant subject that is important and adds to the knowledge baseWhy do you need to be in that location to do that projectSo ask yourself ldquothe point of this ishellip WHAThelliprdquo before submitting your protocol

Protocola) Student ID IDsb) Student name or namesc) Project titled) Project type (data collection or reflective)e) Placement details (the hospitalUniversitylaboratory where the project is being undertaken)f) Keywords (A snapshot of what the project is about No more than five words please)g) Professional development aimsh) Personal development aimsi) Project summary (to include the justification of your project choice as well as key literature (up to 10 references))Word limit 1000-1500 words ndash or about 25 pages of single spaced A4

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

ReminderhelliphellipThe elective may be fun exciting challenging a change from routine but above all else it is an important learning experience It is a great opportunity to get something on your CV FY1 application that will differentiate you from othersIT IS A PROGRESSION HURDLE AND MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ROBUSTIt is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

RobustProperly contextualisedThoroughly referenced (clinical area demographics methodologies etc as apply)A relevant subject that is important and adds to the knowledge baseWhy do you need to be in that location to do that projectSo ask yourself ldquothe point of this ishellip WHAThelliprdquo before submitting your protocol

Protocola) Student ID IDsb) Student name or namesc) Project titled) Project type (data collection or reflective)e) Placement details (the hospitalUniversitylaboratory where the project is being undertaken)f) Keywords (A snapshot of what the project is about No more than five words please)g) Professional development aimsh) Personal development aimsi) Project summary (to include the justification of your project choice as well as key literature (up to 10 references))Word limit 1000-1500 words ndash or about 25 pages of single spaced A4

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

RobustProperly contextualisedThoroughly referenced (clinical area demographics methodologies etc as apply)A relevant subject that is important and adds to the knowledge baseWhy do you need to be in that location to do that projectSo ask yourself ldquothe point of this ishellip WHAThelliprdquo before submitting your protocol

Protocola) Student ID IDsb) Student name or namesc) Project titled) Project type (data collection or reflective)e) Placement details (the hospitalUniversitylaboratory where the project is being undertaken)f) Keywords (A snapshot of what the project is about No more than five words please)g) Professional development aimsh) Personal development aimsi) Project summary (to include the justification of your project choice as well as key literature (up to 10 references))Word limit 1000-1500 words ndash or about 25 pages of single spaced A4

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

Protocola) Student ID IDsb) Student name or namesc) Project titled) Project type (data collection or reflective)e) Placement details (the hospitalUniversitylaboratory where the project is being undertaken)f) Keywords (A snapshot of what the project is about No more than five words please)g) Professional development aimsh) Personal development aimsi) Project summary (to include the justification of your project choice as well as key literature (up to 10 references))Word limit 1000-1500 words ndash or about 25 pages of single spaced A4

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

Spot the differenceData Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical committee (UK

and local to host)

Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis of

clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Reflective tools

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]

httpwwwfcogovuk

httpwwwfcogovuk

Safety FirstAt risk of being lsquoparentalrsquo PLEASE note the followinghellip You

are intelligent but not indestructible

You may be at risk re eg AIDS and Hepatitis Know your locality ndash at home and awayhellipPoorunfamiliar road conditions and rogue transport operators can cost livesThe biggest cause of accidents is lsquoleisurersquo pursuit outside of the clinical environment (these can be fatal)

SO LOOK AFTER YOU

If problems occur on siteWe can you responsible for things yoursquove not planned well or should have foreseen

We will NOT hold you responsible for the inevitable changeschallengesbarriers that can occur on location

If there is a problem be flexible ndash what CAN you achieve with what you have

If the political or environmental climate changes and you are not comfortable GET OUT You are more important than the report

StatusSSA (5-6000 word project 7-8000 joint)Write up advice at SSC eveningPersonal amp professional opportunityMeeting project landmarks is a requirement for MBChB GraduationRequirements ndash timely submissions to meet deadlines for all paperwork a robust protocol evidenced completion of the ElectiveSanctions will apply in the event of failure on the above (ranging from withdrawal of financial support to threat to graduation)Additional project work in Year 5

Cautionary note ndash in addition misbehaviour or lack of professionalism on the Elective will be referred to Fitness to

Practice

Contacts

SSC Team ndash not individual academics pleaseWe have a systemThere are standard letters already in place for youhellipDitto information re Bursaries etc

BursariesThere are School run and External bursaries you can apply forNB School ones total about 30 so they are highly competitive (so plan according to your means and have a B-plan)Look elsewhere too ndash WELLCOME for example and subject specific opportunitiesThoughtless applications represent us poorly and could result in exclusion for al you apply for internallyhellip (example)

Itrsquos what YOU make it Make sure we know where you areOver to your Elective RepsThanks to Jonathan

andhellipTake it away Ashley

• Electives 2010-11
• On Schedulehellip Where you should be
• Motivations
• Slide 4
• Robust
• Protocol
• Spot the difference
• Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]
• Slide 9
• Safety First
• If problems occur on site
• Status
• Contacts
• Bursaries
• Itrsquos what YOU make it

If problems occur on siteWe can you responsible for things yoursquove not planned well or should have foreseen

We will NOT hold you responsible for the inevitable changeschallengesbarriers that can occur on location

If there is a problem be flexible ndash what CAN you achieve with what you have

If the political or environmental climate changes and you are not comfortable GET OUT You are more important than the report

StatusSSA (5-6000 word project 7-8000 joint)Write up advice at SSC eveningPersonal amp professional opportunityMeeting project landmarks is a requirement for MBChB GraduationRequirements ndash timely submissions to meet deadlines for all paperwork a robust protocol evidenced completion of the ElectiveSanctions will apply in the event of failure on the above (ranging from withdrawal of financial support to threat to graduation)Additional project work in Year 5

Cautionary note ndash in addition misbehaviour or lack of professionalism on the Elective will be referred to Fitness to

Practice

Contacts

SSC Team ndash not individual academics pleaseWe have a systemThere are standard letters already in place for youhellipDitto information re Bursaries etc

BursariesThere are School run and External bursaries you can apply forNB School ones total about 30 so they are highly competitive (so plan according to your means and have a B-plan)Look elsewhere too ndash WELLCOME for example and subject specific opportunitiesThoughtless applications represent us poorly and could result in exclusion for al you apply for internallyhellip (example)

Itrsquos what YOU make it Make sure we know where you areOver to your Elective RepsThanks to Jonathan

andhellipTake it away Ashley

• Electives 2010-11
• On Schedulehellip Where you should be
• Motivations
• Slide 4
• Robust
• Protocol
• Spot the difference
• Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]
• Slide 9
• Safety First
• If problems occur on site
• Status
• Contacts
• Bursaries
• Itrsquos what YOU make it

StatusSSA (5-6000 word project 7-8000 joint)Write up advice at SSC eveningPersonal amp professional opportunityMeeting project landmarks is a requirement for MBChB GraduationRequirements ndash timely submissions to meet deadlines for all paperwork a robust protocol evidenced completion of the ElectiveSanctions will apply in the event of failure on the above (ranging from withdrawal of financial support to threat to graduation)Additional project work in Year 5

Cautionary note ndash in addition misbehaviour or lack of professionalism on the Elective will be referred to Fitness to

Practice

Contacts

SSC Team ndash not individual academics pleaseWe have a systemThere are standard letters already in place for youhellipDitto information re Bursaries etc

BursariesThere are School run and External bursaries you can apply forNB School ones total about 30 so they are highly competitive (so plan according to your means and have a B-plan)Look elsewhere too ndash WELLCOME for example and subject specific opportunitiesThoughtless applications represent us poorly and could result in exclusion for al you apply for internallyhellip (example)

Itrsquos what YOU make it Make sure we know where you areOver to your Elective RepsThanks to Jonathan

andhellipTake it away Ashley

• Electives 2010-11
• On Schedulehellip Where you should be
• Motivations
• Slide 4
• Robust
• Protocol
• Spot the difference
• Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]
• Slide 9
• Safety First
• If problems occur on site
• Status
• Contacts
• Bursaries
• Itrsquos what YOU make it

Contacts

SSC Team ndash not individual academics pleaseWe have a systemThere are standard letters already in place for youhellipDitto information re Bursaries etc

BursariesThere are School run and External bursaries you can apply forNB School ones total about 30 so they are highly competitive (so plan according to your means and have a B-plan)Look elsewhere too ndash WELLCOME for example and subject specific opportunitiesThoughtless applications represent us poorly and could result in exclusion for al you apply for internallyhellip (example)

Itrsquos what YOU make it Make sure we know where you areOver to your Elective RepsThanks to Jonathan

andhellipTake it away Ashley

• Electives 2010-11
• On Schedulehellip Where you should be
• Motivations
• Slide 4
• Robust
• Protocol
• Spot the difference
• Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]
• Slide 9
• Safety First
• If problems occur on site
• Status
• Contacts
• Bursaries
• Itrsquos what YOU make it

BursariesThere are School run and External bursaries you can apply forNB School ones total about 30 so they are highly competitive (so plan according to your means and have a B-plan)Look elsewhere too ndash WELLCOME for example and subject specific opportunitiesThoughtless applications represent us poorly and could result in exclusion for al you apply for internallyhellip (example)

Itrsquos what YOU make it Make sure we know where you areOver to your Elective RepsThanks to Jonathan

andhellipTake it away Ashley

• Electives 2010-11
• On Schedulehellip Where you should be
• Motivations
• Slide 4
• Robust
• Protocol
• Spot the difference
• Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]
• Slide 9
• Safety First
• If problems occur on site
• Status
• Contacts
• Bursaries
• Itrsquos what YOU make it

Itrsquos what YOU make it Make sure we know where you areOver to your Elective RepsThanks to Jonathan

andhellipTake it away Ashley

• Electives 2010-11
• On Schedulehellip Where you should be
• Motivations
• Slide 4
• Robust
• Protocol
• Spot the difference
• Reflection (see handbook example and prize candidates]
• Slide 9
• Safety First
• If problems occur on site
• Status
• Contacts
• Bursaries
• Itrsquos what YOU make it