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

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

The GMC’s Outcomes for Graduates sets out the core knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours that all UK medical graduates must demonstrate upon graduation. These are structured into three key domains:

Professional Values and Behaviours

• Ethical and safe practice
• Teamwork and leadership
• Quality improvement
• Self-care and a commitment to lifelong learning

Professional Skills

• Communication and clinical interaction
• Clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Safe prescribing and data-informed decision-making

Professional Knowledge

• Biomedical, psychological, and social sciences
• Public health and health promotion
• Clinical research and understanding the healthcare systems

https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/outcomes-for-graduates-2020_pdf-84622587.pdf

Transferable skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills as appropriate to their level of study, as defined in the learning outcomes specified for each Phase. We operate a spiral curriculum and as students progress, prior learning is reinforced, extended, and applied with increasing depth, complexity, and independence.

Professional Values and Behaviours – Practicing with integrity, respecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and promoting person-cantered care.

Clinical Skills and Decision-Making – Managing complexity, uncertainty, and patient care autonomously, including safe prescribing and consent.

Leadership and Teamwork – Demonstrating leadership, building effective relationships, and contributing to multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams.

Education and Training – Acting as a role model, educator, mentor, giving and receiving feedback

Research and Evidence-Based Practice – Keeping up to date with research, critically appraising literature, and applying evidence to practice.

Health Promotion and Public Health – Applying principles of population health, prevention, and wellbeing relevant to specialty practice.

Legal and Ethical Awareness – Understanding legal responsibilities, equality, diversity, and data protection.

Self-Reflection and Professional Development – Critically reflecting on competence, identifying learning needs, and engaging in continuous professional development.

Service Improvement and Quality – Contributing to quality improvement, patient safety, and organizational development.