graduate entry mbss at imperial dr tanya tierney [email protected]
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Overview
Structure of the course
Admissions process
Our cohorts
1
2
3
4 (BSc)
5
6
GE
GE
3 (5)
4 (6)
2 (3)
6 – Year (UG)
300 50
Year 1 (GE Year)
Based at The Hammersmith Hospital Campus
- some sessions at other campuses
Two years work in one!
Busy timetable
BUT prior experiences and knowledge
Tailored to your needs
Access to UG materials
Year 1 – 4 Themes
Cellular and Molecular Science (CMS)
Regional and Systems Anatomy
Physiology, Pharmacology & General Pathology (PPP)
Introduction to Clinical Practice (ICP)
Cellular and Molecular Science
Review and build upon your prior knowledge
Mix of lectures and tutorials
Some tutorials voluntary attendance based on prior experience
Introduction to cells
Nucleic acids & gene expression
Metabolism
Genetics
Microbiology
Cellular organisation of tissues Haematology
Cell pathology
Carcinogenesis
Cell Cycle
Cell behaviour
Cancer as a disease
Regional and systems anatomy
At Charing Cross Hospital
One day per week
Living anatomy
Cadaveric specimens
Medical Imaging
Thorax,
Abdomen,
Pelvis and perineum,
Head, neck and spine
Limbs
Physiology, Pharmacology and General Pathology
Largest theme
Pharmacology through the year
Term 1: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Alimentary Medicine
Term 2: Genetics, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Renal Medicine, Haematology, Microbiology, Musculoskeletal Physiology, Reproductive Medicine
Term 3: Immunology, Gerontology, Neurosciences
Introduction to Clinical Practice
Problem-Based learning
Clinical Communication
First Clinical Attachment
Medical Sociology
Epidemiology and Public Health
Personal and Professional Development
Transferable professional skills
Real patient contact from the beginning
Year 1 - Assessment
Formative exam – February
- also ongoing feedback built into course
Summative exams (mostly SBA / EMQ)
- Paper 1: April, CMS and ICP
- Paper 2: June, Anatomy
- Paper 3: June, PPP
- ICP – elements of coursework. Partly examined in Year 2.
Retakes in August
Year 2 (well – 3!)
Introductory fortnight
- History Taking
- Ethics
- PBL
Three clinical attachments
- Medicine and Surgery
- Selection of hospital campuses
Introduction to Clinical Specialties
- Lecture theatre based taster sessions
eLecture and lecture series
Central MiddlesexChelsea & WestminsterCharing CrossEalingThe HammersmithHillingdonNorthwick ParkSt Mary’sSt Peter’sWest Middlesex
Year 2 - Assessment
Ethics, Law, PPD, Clinical Communication
- Case based, open book, MEQ
OSCE (Objective Structure Clinical Examination)
- 12 x 10 minute stations
- History taking
- Explaining procedures / exploring concerns
- Examinations
- Procedure
- MDT
Written paper (EMQ)
Year 3 (Well 5!)
Specialty Rotations- Paediatrics- O&G- Psychiatry- Dermatology- Rheumatology- Orthopaedics- Radiology- Musculoskeletal- Neurology- Infectious diseases- Oncology- General Practice- Teaching Skills
Year 3 - Assessment
PACES (Finals in these subjects)
- 6 x 15 minute stations
- Paeds/O&G/psychiatry/GP
- integrated approach
- domain marking
Written papers
- Pathology
- Paeds/O&G/psychiatry/GP
Year 4 (Well 6!)
More specialty Rotations- ENT- Ophthalmology- Renal Medicine- Radiology- Cardiology - Emergency Medicine
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Practical MedicineProfessional work experience (Ward and GP)Electives
Year 6 - Assessment
PACES
- Medicine
- Surgery
Written exams
- 2 papers multiple choice (Medicine and Surgery)
- Practical Prescribing
Vertical Themes
Improving the Student Experience
Technical and Clinical Competencies,
Preparation for Practise and Patient Safety
Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership and Management
Patient Centred Education and Communication
Scientific Method and Evidence Based Medicine for Clinical Practice
Admissions
Highly competitive
last year, 960 applicants for 50 places
Required degree
Biological/ Biomedical sciences
Checklist
Entrance test
UKCAT
Interview
Degree requirements
The minimum entry requirements are:
an upper second class honours degree or a PhD
The degree or PhD must be in a biological subject so that you will have significant knowledge of the basic physiology and biochemistry of mammalian cells and organs. Examples of such degrees
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Physiology
Bioengineering
Biomedical Science
Pharmacology and Translational Medical Science
Checklist
UKCAT
“The test assesses a wide range of mental abilities and behavioural attributes identified by university Medical and Dental Schools as important.”
Content of the UKCAT test
Verbal reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to think logically about written information and to arrive at a reasoned conclusion Quantitative reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to solve numerical problems. Abstract reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to infer relationships from information by convergent and divergent thinking. Decision analysis - assesses candidates' ability to deal with various forms of information, to infer relationships, to make informed judgements, and to decide on an appropriate response, in situations of complexity and ambiguity.Non-cognitive analysis - identifies the attributes and characteristics of robustness, empathy and integrity that may contribute to successful health professional practice.
Interviews
Interviews last about 30 minutesChair, 2 other academics, a student/layperson observer
•Motivation and realistic approach to medicine and the role of a clinician scientist as a career •Capacity to deal with stress •Evidence of working as both a leader and a team member •Ability to multi-task •Likely contribution to university life •Communication skills, and maturity of character •Understanding of mammalian cell biology •An ability to think logically and draw conclusions from data
http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/teaching/undergraduate/ge/
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