Course - Clerkship in Local Hospital - MD4053
MD4053 - Clerkship in Local Hospital
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Supervised training
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised training | 100/100 |
Course content
The objective of the first part of semester 3B is to prepare the students for working in a local hospital later in the semester. This 1-week period in Trondheim focus on of how prescription theory and training, how to use hand-held ultrasound device, and training in simulator facilities.
In the second part of semester 3B the students are placed in a local hospital for 18 weeks. They will participate in the daily running of different departments: 14 weeks internal medicine, general surgery, and anesthesiology, and 4 weeks child, adolescent and adult physiatry. After a short introduction in each department, the student will be a part of the doctor staff and in this way acquire knowledge of the practical work. The students should after a while be able to perform certain tasks under supervision. A working day for the students begins with the department briefing session in the morning and lasts until the department's normal working time ends.
The practice in a local hospital is an obligatory part of the medical education. A maximum of 10% unauthorized absence from this course are allowed.
The mandatory activity TverrPraks in MD4061 can be carried out in MD4053 and will then be considered approved
Learning outcome
There are several learning objectives related to the semester subjects. These objectives are available at the "Læringsutbyttedatabasen" at the faculty`s home page.
Learning methods and activities
- Deployment in local hospital (practice)
- Problem-based learning (SAU)
- Mini-CEX
- Lectures
- Courses / exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Learning activities in somatics and psychiatry
- Student Activation Teaching (SAU)
- Being present at the hospital
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities
- Learning activities in somatics and psychiatry (skill list)
- Compulsory SAU activities
- Compulsory attendance in hospital and psychiatric practice (total 18 weeks)
Individual assessment. Practical training is compulsory at the local hospital. Compulsory learning activities (previously called the "skills list") and SAU must be approved before the final decision on passing the practical training course is made. If the student receives a fail grade, the entire practical training period with the compulsory activities must be carried out again. The student has the opportunity to complete the same practical training course twice.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Medical studies (CMED)
Required previous knowledge
Admission requirements: CMED Successfully completed fourth year of medical school (MDx4042 og MDx4043).
Course materials
Course materiel will be available on Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD4052 | 22.5 | AUTUMN 2007 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
22.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Supervised training
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Supervised training 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Supervised training 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"