leicester uni qs Flashcards
why Leicester?
Various reasons:
Course structure + teaching style
-you get patient exposure from yr1
-yr3-5 is almost completely placement based
-i think its an important and effective way of learning, hand on exposure will help you understand the best
-lectures followed up by smaller group work, practicing questions to consolidate your understanding
-again, an effective way of learning as your able to consolidate your learning and correct misconceptions
-group environment so not only relying on your own knowledge
-allows for a range of study methods
-full cadaver dissections is something that i am really keen on
-provides an amazing learning experience
-provides detailed understanding of anatomy crucial for clinical practice
-use of ipads, something my secondary school currently does
-find it very convenient, timesaving and effective
-one less thing to adapt to at uni
Research
-Leicester has a strong research reputation
-such as on covid 19 health inequalities (highlights how socio-economic factors and existing health conditions exacerbate the vulnerability of ethnic minority groups to severe illness, higher risks of both acute and long-term complications)
-similar to my NEA
Facilities
-leicester has really good facilities for their medical student
-clinical skills unit
-dissecting room
-societies and med specific societies
Diverse city
-City is diverse which is similar to my own
-university has a focus on empathy and diversity of patients
-also means there are a lot of great food places
Student feedback
-students ive talked to have really enjoyed their time at Leicester and have said that its a very supportive environment which is ultimately the most important thing
What do you know about the Leicester medicine course? Why is it taught?
-Leicester has an integrated course
-you get patient exposure from yr1
-yr1 and 2 is mainly lectures
-lectures followed up by smaller group work, practicing questions to consolidate your understanding
-again, an effective way of learning as your able to consolidate your learning and correct misconceptions
-group environment so not only relying on your own knowledge
-allows for a range of study methods
-involves full cadaver dissections is something that i am really keen on
-provides an amazing learning experience
-provides detailed understanding of anatomy crucial for clinical practice
-option for intercalated year
-yr3-5 is almost completely placement based
-i think its an important and effective way of learning, hand on exposure will help you understand the best
-use of ipads, something my secondary school currently does
-focus on empathy and diversity in the course
-leicester makes great doctors
What do you know here about the local area in Leicester?
-main nhs hospitals are Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester general hospital, Glenfield hospital
-integral to local healthcare system
-central role in student placements for uni
-leicester diabetes centre is a leading institution in diabetes care and research
-diverse population
-significant portion of population comes from ethnic minority group
-unique challenges related to health inequalities
-studies showing these communities face higher risks of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and COVID-19 complications
-local healthcare initiatives focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes for these groups
-local health initiatives focus on minimising these health disparities faced by ethnic groups
-eg preventative care targeting issues such as obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity
-better care together???
-diabetes centre provide support and aim to improve diabetes care
-east midlands region, nhs funding to reduce health inequalities and improve services for diverse pop
- NHS Transforming Care program prioritises personalised, community-based healthcare, reducing hospital admissions and improving quality of life
- focuses on AI diagnostics and personalized medicine to enhance care, especially for chronic conditions
How does the healthcare system differ here compared to other areas of the UK?
-diverse population
-significant portion of population comes from ethnic minority group
-unique challenges related to health inequalities
-studies showing these communities face higher risks of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and COVID-19 complications
-local healthcare initiatives focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes for these groups
-local health initiatives focus on minimising these health disparities faced by ethnic groups
-eg preventative care targeting issues such as obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity
-better care together???
-diabetes centre provide support and aim to improve diabetes care
-east midlands region, nhs funding to reduce health inequalities and improve services for diverse pop
- NHS Transforming Care program prioritises personalised, community-based healthcare, reducing hospital admissions and improving quality of life
- focuses on AI diagnostics and personalized medicine to enhance care, especially for chronic conditions
Why do you think you will be well suited to this course?
talk about the course, how its suited to my learning styles, and the skills ive developed to prepare myself for the early patient exposure
