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Phase 1 Medicine

Phase 1 Medicine. Medical education is delivered through a partnership between: The University of Newcastle The University of Durham A region-wide NHS infrastructure of: Acute Hospitals General Practices Public Health Units serving a large patient population of 3.5 million.

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Phase 1 Medicine

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  1. Phase 1 Medicine

  2. Medical education is delivered through a partnership between: • The University of Newcastle • The University of Durham • A region-wide NHS infrastructure of: • Acute Hospitals • General Practices • Public Health Units • serving a large patient population of 3.5 million Medicine in the North East

  3. The Medicine Degree (MBBS) The Medicine degree is 5 years long It is divided into two phases called Phase I and Phase II Phase I Phase I is 2 years long Students can choose to study this part of the degree at either Durham Queen’s Campus or Newcastle Phase II Phase II is 3 years long Students from Durham join those at Newcastle for clinical experience in a wide range of hospital and community settings across the region

  4. Academic Entrance Requirements A-level Requirements AAA including Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology at AS level but excluding General Studies We accept two AS levels in place of one A-level GCSE 5 passes (minimum grade C) in Maths and English, Biology, Chemistry Physics (or dual science plus one other subject) International Baccalaureate 38 points with Higher level in Chemistry or Biology. Combinations including Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English and Physics are desirable Degree First class or upper second class degree in any subject Access Courses Distinction Durham Foundation Programme 70% across all modules

  5. Other Entrance Requirements UK Clinical Aptitude Test – UKCAT • Registration is only be available via the website www.ukcat.ac.uk. • The test is of aptitude rather than academic achievement. It assesses a wide range of mental abilities and behavioural attitudes believed to be important in a good doctor. Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure Immunisations

  6. Interviews A successful candidate must also display various personal qualities thought to be important in a good doctor…assessed at interview Motivated Hard working Honest Empathic Friendly/approachable Interviews are held between November and April at Queen’s campus The interview is about 45 minutes There are two assessors, one a clinician or academic member of staff, the other a lay member of the public The interview assesses the candidates personal qualities

  7. UCAS Forms • The closing date for applications to Medicine is 15th October • UCAS applications in the first instance are made through Newcastle • On the UCAS form you should specify the Newcastle institution code and code name (N21 NEWC) • The UCAS code for the 5 year programme is A100 • You will be given three options on the UCAS form about where you want to study medicine • If you only want to be considered by Durham enter a “D” in the campus code box • If you only want to be considered by Newcastle leave the campus code box blank • If you have no preference then enter an “E” in the campus code box. • Selectors may then allocate you for consideration by either institution

  8. The Durham Programmein the School of Medicine and Health Small cohort of students 95 home and 7 overseas – family feel Close links with local hospitals – patient contact Community Placement Centre for Medical Humanities – the meaning of the body Wolfson Research Institute – World centre for public health research

  9. The Curriculum The curriculum in Phase 1 is organised into 8 subject strands and is taught using a case-based approach Year 1 Foundation Case – the first 3 weeks - introduces the case-led approach with a Cystic Fibrosis patient. Personal and Professional Development Life Cycle Medicine in the Community Cardiovascular Respiratory and Renal Medicine Nutrition Metabolism and Endocrinology Year 2 Personal and Professional Development Life Cycle Medicine in the Community Clinical Sciences and Investigative Medicine Thought Senses and Movement

  10. Assessment • Students are examined within 3 domains of assessment • Knowledge and Critical Thinking • Clinical Skills • Professional Behaviours • Examinations are twice each year in January and May • There is also a formative examination in November for year 1 • Students also submit a number of written assignments each year

  11. Teaching methods • lectures • seminars • computer assisted learning • clinical demonstrations • guided self-study • supervised training sessions • laboratory practicals • problem-oriented learning; • videoand role play • clinical skills • small group work

  12. Ultrasound

  13. Virtual Human Dissector

  14. Helen Taylor – Admissions secretary helen.taylor3@durham.ac.uk

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