Year 3 YR3intro: Introduction to Year 3 and Year Outcomes
Introduction
Year 3 is Stage 3 of the MBBS programme.
Most of the year is occupied by three 9-week clinical attachments. You will spend time on each of the following system based firms:
MET3A surgery, gastrointestinal medicine and cancer
MET3B renal, endocrine and diabetes
CR3 cardio-respiratory medicine and haematology
An introductory week will take place prior to starting each of firms and attendance is compulsory. During this time and throughout your clinical attachment the teaching will be delivered via a series of lectures, Problem / Clinical Based learning scenarios, tutorials and bedside teaching. Throughout the year you will have an attachment to a GP practice. You are also expected to cover the learning objectives set out in the system handbooks by a combination of private study, spending time on the wards, regular use and updating of your Log Book which guide you to the clinical tasks you needs to undertake.
In addition to your clinical attachments you will also attend the following programmes:
- Clinical Methods Course
- Clinical and Communication Skills Programme
- Clinical, Science and Professionalism Weeks
- Public Health programme
Sessions
General Outcomes for Year 3
- Recognise the duty to take action if a colleague's health, performance or conduct is putting patients at risk (GMC)
- Be able to adapt to the clinical learning environment and learn autonomously
- Demonstrate awareness of clinical responsibilities and role of the doctor making the care of the patient the first concern
- Understand the importance of, and the need to adhere to, measures to prevent the spread of infection
- Place the patient's needs and safety at the centre of the care process
- Recognise the principles of patient centered care, including self care, dealing with patients' healthcare needs in consultation with them and, where approriate, their relatives or carers
