Clinical Medicine 1

Module overview

The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem-based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills and taking histories. The assessment predominantly assesses this. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course which is achieved by this module alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 1, and Foundations of Medicine 1.

The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules.

Further details will be provided on Blackboard.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

This module is a student-led learning module in which students are provided with multiple teaching sessions but are also expected to undertake significant student-led learning on their own. They are provided with guidance on how to go about talking to patients and going onto the wards in their own time.

Taught sessions include weekly hospital-based sessions and alternate week GP-based sessions. Hospital-based sessions will take place at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester where an interprofessional and multidisciplinary team provide one day of teaching per week in the form of lectures, tutorials, practicals and ward-based experiences in both large and small group settings. Teaching will be supported by the use of guest speakers, expert patients and real patients within the wards.

GP-based sessions will take place in a designated primary medical practice for half a day on alternate weeks. Teaching will be facilitated by GPs in small group settings (4-5 students) and will take the form of various patient-based experiences, with some elements of structured teaching.

Study time
Type	Hours
Completion of assessment task	25
Practical classes and workshops	3
Preparation for scheduled sessions	50
Wider reading or practice	276.5
Placement Hours	195.5
Revision	200
Total study time	750

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Blackboard. Resources to support your learning will be provided on Blackboard. In addition, a reading list will be provided within Blackboard, the full reading list for this module is available on the Library Online Reading List at http://soton.rl.talis.com/

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Mapping of Learning outcomes to Summative Assessment:

1. Carry out elements of a consultation with a patient relevant to the topics studied, including taking and recording a history, performing a physical examination, eliciting questions from a patient and providing explanations, advice and reassurance: OSCE Exam

2. Understand and be able to apply the principles of diagnosis and management of clinical presentations relevant to the topics studied in a clinical setting: OSCE Exam

3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and colleagues in a medical context: OSCE Exam

4. Carry out practical procedures relevant to the topics studied safely and effectively: OSCE Exam

5. Interpret investigations including radiology relevant to each clinical topic week: OSCE Exam

6. Demonstrate professional behaviour in attitudes towards patients and colleagues, and in continual personal development including reflective practice: OSCE Exam

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Examination

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback: OSCE – students will receive a breakdown of their mark to include the mark for each station. In addition any student failing a station will be invited to an individual feedback session with a tutor
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Professionalism

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Practical examination	90%
Professionalism	10%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%