Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Transition Y3/4
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Birmingham Medical School
Module Code	01 39134
Module Lead	Dr Neil Abeysinghe
Level	Honours Level
Credits	0
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module is designed to support students who have had a period of absence between Y3 in 22/23 and the re-commencement of study on the MBChB programme in Y4 in Sept 2023. Students will cover material from specialities that have been moved from year 4 into year 3 in order to accommodate the introduction of the medical licensing assessment. Students will therefore undertake experience in medicine of the older adult, cardiology, respiratory medicine, endocrinology, diabetes medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology. Students will have covered some of the foundations in year 3 already and this module will build upon this knowledge and experience to provide greater depth of understanding and focus on the diagnosis, investigation and management of conditions within these specialities. Students will also have the opportunity to refresh their clinical examination and procedural skills prior to returning in clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Meet the requirements laid out below specifically for the specialities of Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Medicine for the older adult, Diabetology, Endocrinology, Hepatology and Gastrointestinal medicine. Professional Behaviours & values Demonstrate an understanding of the basic sciences and the key concepts of clinical sciences and apply them in their clinical learning: recognising the importance of both to the study of medicine and to clinical practice in all settings Demonstrate a scientific understanding of an agreed range of common diseases, their causes and prevention, mechanisms, clinical presentation and investigation and the appropriate use of the evidence base in proposing management / therapeutic approaches and managing uncertainty. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological and sociological factors and the way in which they contribute to disease, determine patient decisions to consult, engagement with decision making, reaction to illness and compliance with / response to treatment. Professional skills Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills when interviewing and negotiating with patients and their families, competence in undertaking a systematic physical and mental state examination and comprehensively and accurately recording both. E Elicit a patient history and perform a physical examination in a manner and with a focus that is appropriate for the consultation and in which information provided by the interaction frames and directs further questions / examination. Demonstrate critical thinking in synthesising the information gained from the patient, considering possible diagnoses and proposing investigations which may confirm a diagnosis / narrow the diagnostic field Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic options available in relation to an agreed range of presentations / conditions and of the decision-making processes (including involvement of the patient) whereby clinical management decisions are made. Demonstrate progress / competence in the range of clinical procedures as set out in the Clinical Skills Passport, showing an understanding of the use of the procedure in common situations. Demonstrate progress / competence in prescribing safely and effectively commonly administered medications. Including an awareness of adverse effects and prescribing errors Practice as a clinical learner in a manner that demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the patient safety agenda: ensuring that all precautions are taken to minimise the risks inherent in the clinical environment. Professional values and behaviours Use information effectively in a clinical learning context, making use of ICT to support clinical learning and recognising the growing importance of ICT in the management of clinical care. Meet the requirements of confidentiality / data protection legislation and codes of practice for the Trust and the programme, demonstrating a recognition of the importance of these matters in professional learning and practice. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the ethical and legal principles which inform and regulate professional learning and practice, and behaviour in relation to patients, fellow health care workers and the general public. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes required to make appropriate use of the opportunities presented by a range of learning environments including clinical environments in hospital and community. Demonstrate a developing knowledge of the roles fulfilled by other health care professionals and a commitment to working effectively as part of the multi-professional team. This module has additional Learning Outcomes. For information on this outcomes, please contact your School.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Methods of Summative Assessment N/A Reassessment: Students will be required to make up this learning during CC3
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