Medicine and Disease Diagnosis Foundation

Program Overview

The course covers key topics in professionalism, communication, clinical skills, and ethical issues in medicine. Taught by expert tutors, the course aims to develop research and study skills, academic writing, communication and counselling skills, clinical skills, and information governance. Upon completion, students receive a course attendance certificate and a report card highlighting their learning and areas for improvement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Medicine and Disease Diagnosis Foundation course aims to introduce younger students (ages 12-15) to the field of medicine and broaden participation. It seeks to level the educational playing field for aspiring doctors. The course is designed to be an exploration of the medical field for younger students, covering core scientific knowledge in medical sciences and anatomy, including different organ systems and career trajectories in medicine and healthcare. The program intends to develop research and study skills, academic writing, communication and counselling skills, clinical skills, and information governance. Key topics covered include professionalism, communication, clinical skills, and ethical issues in medicine. The course is intended for a wide range of students, including those with science and non-science backgrounds.

Outline:

The two-week course includes a mix of taught classes, problem-based learning, practicals, and self-directed learning. It covers key topics in professionalism, communication, clinical skills, and ethical issues in medicine. The curriculum aims to develop research and study skills, academic writing, communication and counselling skills, clinical skills, and information governance. Students will cover core scientific knowledge in medical sciences and anatomy, including different organ systems and career trajectories in medicine and healthcare.

Assessment:

Upon completion, students receive a course attendance certificate at a graduation ceremony. A report card will highlight what students have learned and suggest areas for improvement.

Teaching:

The course is taught by expert tutors. The teaching methods include a mix of taught classes, problem-based learning, practicals, and self-directed learning. Small class sizes (maximum 16 students) allow for individual attention and support.

Careers:

The course aims to prepare students for a career in medicine, though it is explicitly stated as an introductory course for younger students. It includes accommodation (half-board) in prestigious University of Oxford colleges. The program includes over 20 hours of tuition, a graduation ceremony, cultural excursions across the UK, and 24-hour porter services in all colleges. The course is offered in two sessions: July 6th-19th and July 20th-August 2nd.