Electives 2008-2009 Dr Connie Wiskin Senior Lecturer Academic Lead Elective SSC Team: Emma Chambers, Leon Salter.

Electives 2008-2009Dr Connie Wiskin

Senior LecturerAcademic Lead ndash Elective

SSC Team Emma Chambers Leon Salter

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On Schedulehellip (final times TBC)October 2010

Project registration amp home supervisor consent deadline

January 2011 Protocol amp Safety and Feasibility Form and Supporting Paperwok (both signed by home

supervisor) deadline

March 2011Location ContactAddress Form deadline

AprilMay 2011Main period for collecting dataexperiential learning (7 weeks with an expectation of working 5 weeks)

July 2011Location Supervisor form amp Travel claim form submission deadline

October 2011Project Report submission deadline

November 2011Meeting home supervisor for feedback deadline

Motivations

ReminderhelliphellipThe elective may be fun exciting challenging a change from routine but above all else it is an important learning experience It is a great opportunity to get something on your CV FY1 application that will differentiate you from othersIT IS A PROGRESSION HURDLE AND MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ROBUSTIt is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

Robustbull Properly contextualisedbull Thoroughly referenced (clinical area

demographics methodologies etc as apply)

bull A relevant subject that is important and adds to the knowledge base

bull So ask yourself ldquothe point of this ishellip WHAThellip before submitting your proposal

We are toughening up on this

GMC Goals for SSC

a Learn about and begin to develop and use research andor lifelong learning skills

b Have greater control over their own learning and develop their self directed learning skills

c Study in depth topics of particular interest outside the core curriculum

d Develop greater confidence in their own skills and abilities

e Present the results of their work verbally visually or in writing

f Consider potential career paths

DATA COLLECTION PROJECTorREFLECTIVE PROJECTYou can plan your own unique experienceYou can undertake an off the shelf elective offered by another institutionYou can go via one of the elective lsquopackage tourrsquo companies

Itrsquos all about Choice

Spot the differencebull Data Collection

ResearchAudit Service EvaluationEthicsStudent Project EthicsApproval Process RampDethical

committee (UK and local to host)

bull Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis

of clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Far flung placeshellipbull Stretch youbull Expose you to

different cultures and healthcare systems

bull Provide unique encounters (and memories)

bull More shortly from our guest expert

Nb While many students do choose to broaden their horizons abroad there are valid reasons for staying in the UK

Relevance is importantbull Some experiences

are more suited to a UK placement

bull Valid personal or financial criteria may apply

bull Supporting career decisions may be a factor

Supervision HomeConsultant Registrar AcademicInterest Advice ContactsNothellipideas originators (thatrsquos you)Supervision LocationWho is availableSmoothing your path SupportProfessionalism (attendance application -good behaviour flexibility (thatrsquos you)

httpwwwfcogovuk

Safety FirstAt risk of being parental PLEASE note the

followinghellip You are intelligent but not indestructible

bull You may be at risk re eg AIDS and Hepatitis

bull Poorunfamiliar road conditions and rogue transport operators can cost lives

bull The biggest cause of accidents is lsquoleisurersquo pursuit outside of the clinical environment (these can be fatal)helliphellip SO LOOK AFTER YOU

If problems occur on sitebull We can you responsible for things yoursquove not

planned well or should have foreseen

bull We will NOT hold you responsible for the inevitable changeschallengesbarriers that can occur on location

bull If there is a problem be flexible ndash what CAN you achieve with what you have

bull If the political or environmental climate changes and you are not comfortable GET OUT You are more important than the report

Statusbull SSA (5-6000 word project 7-8000 joint)bull Personal amp professional opportunitybull Meeting project landmarks is a requirement for MBChB

Graduationbull Requirements ndash timely submissions to meet deadlines

for all paperwork a robust protocol evidenced completion of the Elective

bull Sanctions will apply in the event of failure on the above (ranging from withdrawal of financial support to threat to graduation)

bull Additional project work in year 5

Cautionary note ndash in addition misbehaviour or lack of professionalism on the Elective will be referred to Fitness to Practice

ContactsbullSSC Team ndash not individual

academics pleasebull We have a systembull There are standard letters already in

place for you (eg lsquofrom the Deanrsquo status etc)

bull Ditto information re Bursaries etc

Use the handbook (Read it all)

Bursariesbull There are School run and External

bursaries you can apply forbull NB School ones total about 30 so they are

highly competitive (so plan according to your means and have a B-plan)

bull Look elsewhere too ndash WELLCOME for example and subject specific opportunities

bull Thoughtless applications represent us poorly and could result in exclusion for al you apply for internallyhellip (example)

Itrsquos what YOU make it bull Make sure we know

where you arebull Over to our guest

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