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MD40X-120 MBChB Phase 3 (Year 4)

Department
Warwick Medical School
Level
Undergraduate Level 4
Module leader
Paul De Cates
Credit value
120
Module duration
38 weeks
Assessment
30% coursework, 70% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

Building on previous learning, Phase III (Year 4) learning is organised into six blocks, consisting of three rotational specialist clinical placements, Advanced Clinical Cases (ACC), the Elective block and the Assistantship block. These blocks provide opportunities to learn and demonstrate more advanced clinical practice and preparation for practice as a Foundation doctor.

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Module aims

By the end of Phase III, students will be well prepared for practice as a Foundation doctor and able to demonstrate all requirements of the GMC outcomes for graduates (2018).

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

There are 6 blocks of learning in Phase 3 (year 4) of the MBChB course as follows:

  • Specialist Clinical Placements 6 – 8
  • Advanced Clinical Cases
  • Elective
  • Assistantship
    The syllabus of each of the above blocks is provided in the individual block approval forms.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the professional knowledge required to meet the GMC outcomes for graduates, appropriate for the end of Phase III as set out in the learning outcomes for each block and theme.
  • Demonstrate the practical and professional skills required to meet the GMC outcomes for graduates, appropriate for the end of Phase III as set out in the learning outcomes for each block and theme.
  • Demonstrate the professional values and behaviours required to meet the GMC outcomes for graduates, appropriate for the end of Phase III as set out in the learning outcomes for each block and theme.

Subject specific skills

No subject specific skills defined for this module.

Transferable skills

No transferable skills defined for this module.

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 87 sessions of 2 hours (14%)
Seminars 72 sessions of 2 hours (12%)
Tutorials 48 sessions of 1 hour (4%)
Practical classes 78 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Placement 756 hours (63%)
Total 1,200 hours

Private study description

No private study requirements defined for this module.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D1
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Phase 3 (Year 4) Engagement Criteria 30% No

In order to be recommended for the award of the MB ChB degree students must have satisfied the engagement criteria for year 4.
There will be no compensation between the engagement criteria, and each of the written/clinical elements of any assessments
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
UKMLA Clinical Component 30% No

Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER)
https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/medical-licensing-assessment
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
UKMLA Written Component 30% No

In Person Online 'written' examination consisting 2 x 120 minute papers delivered over 2 days (blueprinted as one). National Examination delivered Locally. https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/medical-licensing-assessment
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Warwick Prescribing Assessment (WPA) 10% No

In-person written assessment of prescribing skills
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Face to face feedback is available to those students who do not meet the UKMLA pass threshold and is delivered in a timely manner. Individually tailored electronic feedback on performance in the summative examinations will be normally provided within 2 working days following the release of the results to the entire cohort. Individualised feedback is provided to students who are unsuccessful in the Warwick Prescribing Assessment. There are also opportunities provided at regular intervals for individualised feedback on students’ progress towards completing the engagement criteria.

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Pre-requisites

To take this module, you must have passed:

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • Year 4 of UMDA-A104 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery