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

Electives 2008-2009

Dr Connie WiskinSenior Lecturer

Academic Lead ndash Elective

SSC Team Emma Chambers Leon Salter

Flyhellipbe free

On Schedulehellip (final times TBC)October 2009

Project registration amp home supervisor consent deadline

January 2010 Protocol amp Safety and Feasibility Form and Supporting Paperwok (both signed by

home supervisor) deadline

March 2010Location ContactAddress Form deadline

6th April 2010 ndash 21st May 2010 Main period for collecting dataexperiential learning (7 weeks with an expectation of working 5 weeks)

July 2010Location Supervisor form amp Travel claim form submission deadline

October 2010Project Report submission deadline

November 2010Meeting home supervisor for feedback deadline

Motivations

Reminderhelliphellip

The 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 others

It is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

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 PROJECT

or

REFLECTIVE PROJECT

You can plan your own unique experience

You can undertake an off the shelf elective offered by another institution

You 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

bull Reflective Report

Not a lsquodear diaryrsquo Critical analysis

of clinical and personal experience

Linked to learning outcomes you set

Far flung placeshellip

bull 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

But relevance is important

bull 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 Home

Consultant Registrar Academic

Interest Advice Contacts

Nothellipideas originators (thatrsquos you)

Supervision Location

Who is available

Smoothing your path Support

Professionalism (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 You will be 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

Contacts

bullSSC Team ndash not individual academics please

bull We have a systembull There are standard letters already in

place for you (eg lsquofrom the Deanrsquo)bull Ditto information re Bursaries etc

Use the handbook (Read it all)

Itrsquos what YOU make it

bull Make sure we know where you are

bull Over to our guest speakerhelliphellip