The Art of Medicine
In the first year of your course, you’ll learn key consultation and communication skills as well as introductory clinical knowledge designed to build your ability as an independent learner and provide a solid foundation for the study of Medicine.
The Art of Medicine focuses on learning the science behind a range of common symptoms encountered in medical practice, including breathlessness, chest pain and abdominal pain.
You will also focus on the fundamental aspects of patient interaction, physical examination and history-taking, including real-world scenarios to apply your theoretical knowledge early on.
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The Science of Medicine
Your second year will see you diving deeper into the scientific principles that underpin medical practice. Clinical placements will take place in primary care settings one day a week, giving you early exposure to patient care in the real world.
Each week you’ll explore different presenting symptoms, which will increase in complexity to enhance your competence and knowledge. Content will include a thorough study of clinically relevant physiology, anatomy, biochemistry and pharmacology, providing a strong foundation for understanding patient care.
You’ll also continue to revisit earlier concepts in integrated case-based discussions, so you can feel confident that you’re constantly building your skills.
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The Practice of Medicine and Surgery 1 and 2
From your third year on, the emphasis is on clinical rotations across various medical specialities alongside continued academic learning to further develop your knowledge.
Through these placements, you’ll gain hands-on experience, apply knowledge in real clinical settings and start preparing for independent practice.
We’ll support you throughout, with regular feedback and supervision to ensure you’re working towards your milestones of the Entrustable Professional Activities and feeling secure, confident and competent.
We’ll continue to develop your readiness for practice by helping you to take more responsibility for setting your own learning goals and pursuing self-directed learning.
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The Practice of Medicine and Surgery 3
Your final year will transition you from being an expert learner to a practising clinician, fully preparing you for what you’ll experience as a qualified professional.
You’ll consolidate your foundational knowledge and clinical skills through hands-on experience in hospital, primary care and community settings. You will also be actively involved in managing acute and chronical medical conditions, understanding perioperative care, and delivering patient-centred care in a variety of clinical contexts.
We’ll focus on clinical readiness, decision-making and professional competence in high-pressure healthcare environments, so you feel ready to step into your next role as a foundation doctor. You’ll also undertake modules that allow you to explore your own areas of interest.
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