2. We are medical students at Peninsula Medical School based in Plymouth, Exeter or Truro. In this workshop... A short presentation about University and getting accepted into Medical school Activities Time at the end for feedback and questions Who are we?

3. University in a nutshell! After College/Sixth Form/Gap Year – Higher Education Chance to study something you really enjoy. Chose from the 1000s of courses at 100s of different institutions- there’s something for everyone! Become independent, make friends, explore new places and have a fantastic social life! Average graduate earns £100,000 more in their lifetime than a non-graduate.

4. Medicine - What’s it all about?

5. Medicine - Academic Criteria Most Medicine courses last for 5-6 yrs, you will be a qualified doctor at the end! GCSE = 7 A*- C A-levels grades between AAA and A*AA. Most Medical Schools require Chemistry at A2 level

6. Medicine - Non-academic Criteria Work Experience (HCA, Nursing Home, Shadowing, Voluntary Work, GP Surgery, or even a Saturday job etc.) Extra curricular activities - Sports, Ten Tors, Duke of Edinburgh Award, etc Personal statement - chance to show off!

7. What kind of person do you have to be? BE YOURSELF There is no ‘type’ of person that makes a good doctor But as a rough guide... People skills Honesty – know your limits! Be passionate Professionalism

8. Other Health Care Professions

9. Where to go?

10. Problem/Case Based Learning | PBL/SSGL - Learning is driven by challenging, structured clinical scenarios/problems - Work in collaborative groups - Teachers take on the role as "facilitators" of learning. Peninsula, Manchester, More Common Lecture Based Learning | LBL -Teaching is delivered via large teaching events at which several hundred students may be present. -Lots of contact time. -Normally split pre- clinical/clinical years -“Spoon-feeding” approach -Less Common Course Types

11. How to Apply

12. The Application process All applications are done through UCAS Application DEADLINE for Medicine, Midwifery, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science and all Oxford and Cambridge courses is October 15 th. UKCAT needs to be taken before deadline and is only valid in year of application BMAT for Oxbridge, UCL and ICL

13. Studying at Peninsula Medical School Adult learning style: Problem-based learning Self-directed learning Early clinical-based learning Small groups

14. The course at Peninsula (PMS) “Pre-clinical” years: 1+2, learning basic sciences underpinning medicine with some patient contact “Clinical” years: 3,4+5 mainly patient-centred with some academic lectures and small group teaching

15. Year 1 and 2: Typical Week Week 1: -2hrs Problem Based learning - 6 hrs Life Sciences -2hrs clinical placement (Year 1), 1 day every month in GP (Year 2) - 4 hrs of lectures Week 2: -4hrs Problem Based Learning -4hrs Clinical Skills +Self-directed learning time (12-15 hours/week recommended)

16. Years 3-4 1 day/week “Academic”: Lectures, workshops, clinical skills, small group sessions 3 days of clinical placements on wards/GP surgery seeing patients (or in theatre) ½ day of tutorials Weekly “feedback” session on Friday: present patient to Consultant Much heavier workload, longer hours, but a lot more interesting: real medicine!

17. Assessments Applied Medical Knowledge: 4 times a year, 125 questions multiple choice, negatively marked, same for all 5 years. Meant to progress as you go through course. Special Study Units: Student selected, 3- 4/year. 3 weeks, with a 2000 word report at end of it. Clinical Competencies/ISCEs: venepuncture, cannulation, BLS... Professionalism

19. When you’re a doctor... Brain surgeon Accident and Emergency doctor Doctor in the Armed Forces Paediatrician (doctor for children) General Practitioner Doctor for an overseas charity

20. Medical School: A social experience! Meet tons of new people Make new friends Amazing fancy dress and socials Independent living

21. Don’t panic!! Medical school is hard work, but med students work hard and play hard Work-life balance hugely important and Wednesday afternoons free to do sports and extracurricular activities Always make time to have some fun: being a medical student is still being a student and you should never miss out on such a great experience!

22. Any questions?

23. E-mentoring Online e-mentoring scheme through – www.brightjournals.org Strict privacy and confidentiality for both parties Get in touch with a 1 st or 2 nd year medical student to help you through application process! FREE!