Course overview
Students undertake a 6 week placement conducted in the major teaching hospitals. Year 6 Teaching Series to be conducted on Wednesday afternoons during the Internship semester. The series focuses on practical knowledge needed by interns.
Course learning outcomes
- On completion of their Surgery Internship, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the: · general principles, key topics and clinical problems in surgery
- Students will demonstrate competency, as expected of a Year 6 student, in the following areas of clinical skills and reasoning: · applying their knowledge appropriately to surgical situations · undertaking limited duties of a surgical Intern · working as a member of the surgical team · history taking, physical examination and managing surgical patients under the direction of a clinical staff member · documentation that is well-organised, timely and thorough, including safe prescribing · practising relevant procedural skills
- Students will demonstrate the following professional attributes: · effective and empathic communication with patients and relatives · a professional manner when interacting with colleagues and other members of the health care team · self-assessment and identification of areas where further knowledge and developing is needed · work readiness for a seamless transition to Internship and residencies in later years