Specialty Weeks (Dermatology, Head & Neck, Neurosciences & Ophthalmology) | MEDI3053

Module overview

This module focuses on the dermatology, neurosciences, ophthalmology and head & neck knowledge and understanding, practitioner and professional skills required of an F1 doctor, and the assessments within this module will focus on these areas. The BM programmes are however highly contextualised and integrated programmes in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through a range of modules none of which are stand alone modules and therefore this module should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole year and programme. The Specialties Module in year 4 of the BM programmes is studied along with 4 other clinical teaching modules in Psychiatry, Acute Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology/GUM and Child Health; a year long Medical Ethics & Law (MEL) module; and a Year 4 assessment module. The emphasis of the assessments for each of the 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 modules studied in earlier years as well as modules studied in that year. In addition, the MEL module and Year 4 assessment modules have been purposely designed to assess learning outcomes covered in any of the 5 clinical modules from the year. The module will normally take the format of a 4 week placement in one or more of our University of Southampton partner trusts (one week in each specialty). The timing will vary for different student groups and the teaching staff will vary for different trusts and student groups. As is the nature of clinical placements, the exact learning experiences of each student will be variable; however all students will receive the same broad opportunities sufficient to achieve the learning outcomes of the module and it is expected that students will take responsibility for making the most of the opportunities provided and being pro-active in securing experiences in areas in which they feel they have weaknesses and/or have had fewest learning experiences.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to take a history with a focus on points relevant to ENT, Neurological, Dermatological and Eye symptoms.
Recognise those emergency conditions that require immediate referral to a specialist.
Demonstrate understanding of the signs and symptoms that are associated with serious disease.
Formulate a differential diagnosis, investigation and management plan for patients with common conditions.
Appreciate and recognise the psychosocial impact of certain diseases this will cover things such as “adaption to major life changes”, e.g. stroke, cancer and chronic disease.
Demonstrate knowledge of normal structure and function, the scientific basis for disease presentation and the selection of appropriate management for relevant common diseases
Demonstrate that you have taken responsibility for your learning by maintaining a portfolio.
Behave in a manner befitting the role of a doctor
Justify the selection of appropriate investigations
Demonstrate you have reflected on practice by completing a formal assessment of the knowledge you have assimilated during your attachment.
Identify and explain why specific procedures are important.
Identify and/or describe the diagnosis and treatment of certain common conditions
Demonstrate competent performance of a basic examination in the relevant specialty.
Take responsibility for your own learning and your continuing professional development

Syllabus

OPHTHALMOLOGY Lectures including the following topics: Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye The Painful Red Eye The Eye in Casualty Living with Low Vision General Disease and the Eye Gradual Visual Loss Neuro-ophthalmology and Squint Acute Visual Loss Tutorials including: Ophthalmoscopy and Optometry Orthoptics Role play virtual cases Surgical simulator (optional) Patient Based Learning Outpatient clinic Eye Theatres Eye Casualty Guided Self Study DERMATOLOGY Lectures including the following topics: Structure and Function of Skin History and Examination Atopic Eczema Skin lesions Tutorials including practicals and problem solving scenarios: Structured clinical teaching Small group practical sessions Small group sessions on prescribing treatment in dermatology Patient Based Learning Outpatient clinics Guided Self Study Learning log Handbook Surgery videos eLearning NEUROSCIENCES Lectures including the following topics: Neurological Assessment of a Patient Clinical Neuroanatomy Headache Neuroradiology Small-group sessions on the following topics: •Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery •Lumbar Puncture - indications and interpretation of CSF results •Neurophysiology •Neuro ICU Patient Based Learning including: Clinical skills session Ward teaching Neurosurgery observation (optional) Guided Self-Study Learning log - to be completed and submitted online Formative online MCQ assessment, with structured answers given on completion Course lecture notes handbook Management of long-term neurological conditions e-learning module HEAD & NECK Lectures including the following topics: Anatomy, Physiology and Examination of the Ears Anatomy, Physiology and Examination of the Nose Anatomy, Physiology and Examination of the Throat, Larynx and Neck Head and Neck cancer Oral and Maxillofacial diseases Rhinology Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment Otology diagnosis and treatment Paediatric ENT Tutorial: Clinical skills: how to use otoscopes, headlamps and tuning forks; examination of the ears, nose, throat and neck Emergency ENT Prescribing in ENT Tracheostomy Care Audiology Patient Based Learning: Outpatient clinics Theatres Ward Hearing tests Guided Self Study Learning log

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The module will be taught through a range of learning and teaching strategies which will include: • Lectures • Tutor led tutorials • Practical sessions • Guided self-study • Problem solving scenarios • Role play • Group work • Portfolios • Study packs • Patient based learning including structured clinical teaching with volunteer patients and participation in working clinics Dermatology will include clinical sessions for some students in Portsmouth. Note that these teaching and learning methods may be face-to-face or on-line.

Study time
Type	Hours
Placement Hours	140
Independent Study	47.5
Total study time	187.5

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Please see the Blackboard module page for current resources. and the full reading list for this module is available on the Library Online Reading List at http://soton.rl.talis.com/.

Assessment

Summative

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

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Referral

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

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Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal