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

1

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