Year 2 Yr2intro: Introduction to Year 2 and Year Outcomes
Introduction
Year 2 is Stage 2 of the MBBS programme and in this stage you will build further understanding of the Systems, with a focus on abnormal function in disease.
Blocks of learning are devoted to each of: Cardiorespiratory, Metabolism, Human Development, Brain and Behaviour, Locomotor, Human Science and Public Health and Cancer.
In Stage 2 we expect you to:
- Develop an understanding of specific diseases and conditions affecting the main body systems;
- Relate the associated signs and symptoms to underlying basic science and pathological principles;
- Continue to develop clinical and communication skills through training in the clinical skills laboratory and in supervised interaction with patients in out-patient and general practice settings;
- Continue to develop critical appraisal skills and scientific reasoning;
- Continue to study in context relevant psycho-social, legal, ethical and public health issues.
Sessions
General Outcomes for Year 2
- Demonstrate awareness of the role of doctor as manager, including seeking ways to continually improve the use and prioritisation of resources
- Recognise the duty to take action if a colleague's health, performance or conduct is putting patients at risk (GMC)
- Understand the roles and expertise of health and social care professionals including doctors in the context of working and learning as a team as well as in policy and practice development
- Respect patients' rights to hold religious or other beliefs and take these into account when relevant to treatment options
- Respond constructively to the outcome of appraisal, performance review and assessment
- Have the ability to manage own learning needs
- Acquire, assess, apply and integrate new knowledge and learn to adapt to changing circumstances
- Understand the framework in which medicine is practised in the UK including the organisation, management and regulation of healthcare provision and the structure and functions of the NHS
