Undergraduate Course: Final Synoptic Assessment (MBCH11007)
Course Outline
| School | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 30 |
| Home subject area | MBChB |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This is a key vertical element that deals with many of the central vocational aspects of medical training. It is based principally on the acquisition of skills, competencies, attributes and attitudes, which will equip the graduate to function effectively as a doctor. It is complementary to the process of attaining high levels of knowledge, and is designed to integrate with other types of learning. There is extensive interaction and integration between learning outcomes, including a unified assessment framework. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Medicine Year 5 Block 5, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
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| Exam Information |
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| Outwith Standard Exam Diets June | Safety in Practice and Prescribing Paper 1 | 2:00 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets June | Safety in Practice and Prescribing Paper 2 | 2:00 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets June | Clinical Practice Examinations | 1:00 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets June | Portfolio Viva | 0:50 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The learning outcomes act as a definition of the core curriculum, provide "signposts" to direct students in their learning, and provide a clear and rational basis for assessment. |
Assessment Information
The 3 components of assessment are:
Portfolio Viva - The portfolio viva may cover any of the portfolio themes including Consultation Skills, Medical Ethics, Legal and Professional Responsibilities, and Personal Development.
Safety in Practice exam - Within this written examination important aspects of knowledge and reasoning skills needed for medical practice will be tested.
Clinical Practice Exam - The clinical examination at the end of the year will assess Communication and Consultation skills. It may also assess ability to perform practice-related tasks such as those in the Practical Clinical Skills and Procedures theme, and First Aid and Resuscitation.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Donald Thomson
Tel: (0131 6)50 9494
Email: Donald.Thomson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Jennifer Hill
Tel: (0131 6)50 3193
Email: jennifer.hill@ed.ac.uk |
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