About the course

This course is designed for final year medical students to help gain experience for their forthcoming role as a newly qualified Foundation Doctor in a safe and constructive environment. 

Each student experiences two full day high fidelity Simulation courses, a day of medical and a day of surgical cases. On each day every student has the opportunity to take part in a clinical scenario. 

They observe the other five scenarios and participate actively in debrief to learn from their own and others' experiences.

Undergraduates will work towards the following degree programme objectives:

  • Perform a structured ABCDE assessment for a range of the medical and surgical core presentations defined by Newcastle University (HBP Skills 1)
  • Instigate initial management for a range of medical and surgical core conditions as defined by Newcastle University (BHP Skills 1)
  • Recognise personal limitations and escalate appropriately and effectively to senior members of the team (BHP Skills 6)
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills with nursing staff and seniors, including the use of an SBAR handover (HBP Skills 9 & 15)

Course lead

Andrea Robson – please email: andrea.robson4@nhs.net.