Open Day - 21 st April 2012

1. Open Day - 21st April 2012 Professor Janice Kay Deputy Vice Chancellor

2. 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 (WolfsonWellcome Centre for Translational Research & Peninsula Building • Health campus at Royal Cornwall NHS Hospitals (Knowledge Spa and European Centre for Environment & Human Health)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Open Day - 21st April 2012 Steve Thornton Dean

7. Do you want to be a doctor? • People • Career variation • Rewards • Privilege • Make a difference • Career variation • Employment • Work life balance

8. Work-Life balance • Hard Work • Undergraduate • Postgraduate • Continual Education • Takes too long

9. Why Exeter? New course Based on Peninsula Exciting, further develop our success Confident of Quality 680 graduates BMBS since 2007 B ClinSci Innovative

10. Innovative

11. Evidence Times, Guardian 7th & 8th Guardian 2012

12. Curriculum Design & Delivery Support and Development of Students Evidence Teaching Management, Learning Educational Resources

13. Future Continue to lead Refinements Feedback Internationalisation Doctors of the future Choose our course if best for you Talk to our students

14. Open Day - 21st April 2012 Dr David Mabin Consultant Paediatrician and Associate Dean

15. University of Exeter Medical School • • UEMS core values and principles • Overview of the curriculum • • Admissions requirements and process • Questions and answers

16. So, why do you want to be a doctor?

17. Uncertain Times • Economic climate • NHS restructuring • University funding • Student expectation • Career prospects • Fees

18. What sort of university do you want to go to?

19. 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

20. University of Exeter MedicalSchool Values: • Patient centred education • Student sensitive culture • Research rich learning environment

21. Patient CentredEducationmeans… • The best clinically skilled graduates • Strong on contemporary science knowledge • Professional behaviour • Patient safety foremost • Leaders in tomorrow’s healthcare environments

22. Student sensitive culturemeans…. • 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

23. 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

24. Research Rich Learningmeans… • 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

25. 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

26. Continuum of Professional Learning ‘Simulation based learning` ‘Experience based learning’ • Classroom based learning • Structured small group learning; Plenaries; Workshops; Technology-enhanced learning

27. Core educational principles All learning activities are relevant and learnt in context Structured course planning using small group learning where possible Symbiotic partnership between NHS and higher education Integrated Learning BMBS Educational outcomes and evidence of best practice drive all teaching, learning and assessment Multi-site to include expertise from across the SW Peninsula

28. 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

29. 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 F1 5 4 3 2 1 Spiral learning curriculum

30. Elective Immediate Care Medicine Surgery Community Specialties Clinical skills Career planning Curriculum Overview “Clinical Learning” “Clinical Care” “Clinical Practice” Yr 5 Yr 1 and 2 Yr 3 and 4 SSU SSU Acute Care 1 Acute Care 2 Ward Care Palliative/ Oncology Integrated Ambulatory Care Continuing Care Clinical skills Clinical skills Community Community Life cycle Pathways of care Clinical Blocks Life sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD

31. 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

32. Elective Immediate Care Medicine Surgery Community Specialties Clinical skills Career planning Curriculum Overview “Clinical Learning” “Clinical Care” “Clinical Practice” Yr 5 Yr 1 and 2 Yr 3 and 4 SSU SSU Acute Care 1 Acute Care 2 Ward Care Palliative/ Oncology Integrated Ambulatory Care Continuing Care Clinical skills Clinical skills Community Community Life cycle Pathways of care Clinical Blocks Life sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD

33. Year 3 and 4 Pathways Academic day Special study units Structured learning in clinical settings (hospital, GP) Tutorials Clinical skills Plenaries

34. 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

35. Elective Immediate Care Medicine Surgery Community Specialties Clinical skills Career planning Curriculum Overview “Clinical Learning” “Clinical Care” “Clinical Practice” Yr 5 Yr 1 and 2 Yr 3 and 4 SSU SSU Acute Care 1 Acute Care 2 Ward Care Palliative/ Oncology Integrated Ambulatory Care Continuing Care Clinical skills Clinical skills Community Community Life cycle Pathways of care Clinical Blocks Life sciences Clinical Skills Public Health Human Sciences PPD

36. 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

37. Assessment Principles Practice Frequent-look In context Formative, then summative Rapid remediation Second Chance No “make or break” Individual consideration at end of year Progress test (MCQ) Clinical skills (practical) SSUs (written) Professionalism (behaviour and attitudes) Clinical practice

38. Academic support • Learning support services • Tutors and facilitators • Academic tutor • Academic review group • Remediation • 3 levels • Health / Occupational Health / • Progress and Awards Boards

39. Other opportunities • Study abroad • IFMSA exchange (Y4) • Elective (Y5) • Research • SSUs • Summer clerkships • Intercalated degree University life • Sport • Clubs and societies • Social

40. 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

41. Where will UEMS students study? • Year 1 & 2 – Exeter • Years 3 & 4 – Exeter & Truro • Year 5 – throughout Devon and Cornwall

42. Graduation and beyond… Foundation programme Specialty training Researchers Leaders But first, how to join us……………….

43. 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

44. 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!

45. 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

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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)

49. 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

50. 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.