Electives 2011-12 Dr Connie Wiskin Senior Lecturer Academic Lead – Elective SSC Team: Emma Jordan, Leon Salter.

Electives 2011-12

Dr Connie WiskinSenior Lecturer

Academic Lead ndash Elective

SSC Team Emma Jordan Leon Salter

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On Schedulehellip (final times TBC)

Motivations

DATA COLLECTION PROJECT

or

REFLECTIVE PROJECT

You can plan your own unique experience and this holds the most value

Some undertake a taught elective offered by another institution but justification is importanthellip

There are elective lsquopackage tourrsquo companies but these are not generally advised (unless there are special circumstances)

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

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 PROGRESSION HURDLE AND MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ROBUST

It is a privilege not given to other students

Nick Ross Feb 2008

Robust

bull 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

Far flung placeshellip

bull Stretch you ampbull Expose you to

different cultures specialties and healthcare systems

bull Provide unique encounters (and memories)

bull More shortly from our guests

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

Relevance is important

bull Some experiences are more suited to a UK European or developing world placement

bull Valid personal or financial criteria may well 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)

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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

bull 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 SSC 3000 word paperreport in the style of a named

published piece (usually individual)bull Personal amp professional opportunitybull Meeting project landmarks is a requirement for

MBChB Graduationbull Requirements ndash (1) timely submissions to meet

deadlines for all paperwork (2) a robust protocol (3) evidenced completion of the Elective and paperreport

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

Joint projects

bull Maximum of 2 collaboratorsbull Data collection only (itrsquos generally

not possible by the nature of reflection to lsquojointly reflectrsquo)

bull Single supervisor (at each of home and away locations)

bull Distinct contributions please

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 status etc)

bull Ditto information re Bursaries etc

Use the handbook (Read it all)

Bursaries

bull There are School run and External bursaries you can apply for

bull 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 are

bull Over to our guest speakerhelliphellip