Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Future Excellence INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUMMER SCHOOL 23 rd – 27 th August 2010 University of Manchester Medical School Campus

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Introduction “This week-long event is aimed at helping medical undergraduates develop a strong clinical, academic and research portfolio that will help them to pursue a career in a competitive surgical or medical speciality on completion of medical school”

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Aims Provide insight and enhance understanding of the most competitive surgical and medical specialities Guidance on developing a strong portfolio Endow with a taster of basic clinical and surgical skills in the speciality Provide opportunities to interact with consultants and registrars (arrange clinical placements and undertake projects) Empower the student with guidance on how to develop their chosen career

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Expert lectures How to undertake clinical audits? How to present at National and International Conferences? How to publish scientific papers? Issues related to intercalating and undertaking a higher research degree Insight into Academic Training Pathway and Academic Career Current advances and future of individual specialities Training programme and tips to enter a particular speciality

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Skills taught Basic Surgical Skills Intermediate Surgical Skills Laparoscopic Skills Basic Orthopaedic Skills Basic Plastic Surgical Skills Basic Adult and Paediatric life support Essentials of Life Support Essentials of Trauma Management Undertaking Ultrasound Examination Echocardiography Performing an ECG Inserting a Central Line Inserting a Chest Drain Performing a Lumbar Puncture

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Other highlights Careers in Conflict and Military Medicine Careers in International Medicine and Public Heath Space Medicine Mentorship from Consultants Current advances and future of individual specialities Training programme and tips to enter a particular speciality

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Speciality Groupings Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (ACC Stem) Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Plastic Surgery, ENT and Orthopaedic Surgery

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Speciality Groupings General Medicine, Psychiatry and General Practice Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Neurology and Neurosurgery General Surgery, Radiology and Urology

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Day 1 “Consultants and Specialists from all major medical and surgical specialities will provide an overview (‘taster’) of their speciality. This will be particularly beneficial for students who are yet to decide on the speciality they wish to pursue on completion of medical school”

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Days 2 and 3 “Essential theoretical information including the management of common disorders and emergencies in the speciality of choice will be taught. In addition, there will be various skills sessions as outlined previously”

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Days 2 and 3

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Day 4 “Pertinent information will be provided on various academic/research aspects such as intercalating, carrying out clinical and basic science research (leading to MSc/MPhil/MRes/PhD) and the academic training pathway. This day will also cover aspects related to undertaking clinical audits, oral and poster presentations, and publications”

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Day 5 “Necessary information will be given on developing and nurturing a portfolio; guidance on career progression, entering a core training and later a specialist training programme; recent advances and future of various specialities, and; what to expect of a particular speciality/career in years time ”

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Plenary sessions/keynote speeches Career in Space Medicine Career in Conflict and Military Medicine Royal Air Force Royal Navy British Army Territorial Army Careers in International Medicine and Public Heath World Health Organisation United Nations Médecins Sans Frontières

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Social events Evening events to socialize with consultants and registrars –Barbeques –Dinners –Live music Sight-seeing tours for International students

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Acknowledgements (2009) Officially supported by: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Manchester University Medical School North West Postgraduate Deanery UG department of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Medical Protection Society Manchester Medics Surgical Society

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Quotes from Invited Teaching Faculty “The place to come if you want to know what happens after medical school!” Professor David Rowley, B Med Biol, MD, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Glas), FRCS (Eng) Professor of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery Director of Education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh Visiting Professor of Surgical Education - Edinburgh University Formerly, Head of the Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, and Deputy Dean of the Medical Faculty, University of Dundee

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Quotes from Invited Teaching Faculty “Fantastic concept! There is a real need for such innovative programmes that will help the current medical students to understand and appreciate different careers, and help them choose what is best for them.” Mr Ravi Goyal, MRCS (Ed), FRCS (Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Royal Blackburn Hospital

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Quotes from Invited Teaching Faculty “Great opportunity for medical students to understand about the NHS and career structures, and what to look forward to after years of leaving medical school.” Mr Hassan Shaaban, MBBS, MSc, MD, FRCS, FRCS (Plast) Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Whiston Hospital, Merseyside

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Quotes from Invited Teaching Faculty “A very well structured and tailored course that meets the needs of current medical students. I am sure this course will help the students understand the pros and cons of every competitive medical/surgical career!” Mr Nandan Haldipur, MBBS, MSc, MRCS(Ed), AFRCS(I), FRCS (Gen Surg) Consultant General/Vascular Surgeon Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Feedback “Very informative and opened me up to a whole array of new sub-specialities that I wasn’t sure of before which I can now explore over the rest of my medical school career. Thanks!” Hammaad Khalil University Of Liverpool

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Feedback “The organisation was excellent and the quality of teaching and presentations were very tailored to what we need. Was very valuable to be able to talk to so many doctors from different specialities. The social events were excellent and made the week really fun.” Lauren Coupe University Of Nottingham

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Feedback “Very well organised. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Lectures were all relevant and to the point. Socials were really enjoyable.” Jandat Fatima Year 4 Medical Student University Of Manchester

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Feedback “Excellent course, very well organised. Very impressed with all the clinicians who gave up their time to teach and all the committee that organised it so well. I had a great week. Thank you.” Sheneen Meghji Year 3 Medical Student University Of Leicester

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Feedback “Excellent. Lecturers all turned up, excellent opportunities to ask questions and interact. Fantastic emphasis put on research and careers; something that is not really taught in the curriculum. Overall fantastic job. Social events were good. Well done.” Emma Joanne Badger Year 3 Medical Student University of Manchester

Future Excellence International Medical Summer School University of Manchester Medical School Campus, August 23 rd – 27 th 2010 Future Excellence INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUMMER SCHOOL

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