Teaching Surgical Science (MEDS90016) // Assessment

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• 1,000 word essay - written reflection on experiential activity, due mid semester, (10%). In this assessment, students reflect on their experience of teaching ‘surgical science’ in the hurdle assessment. Trainees are expected to use feedback from students in this report so are required to draw on knowledge and skills learned in subjects 2 & 4. They are expected to integrate educational theory in support of their students’ experience and to make recommendations on their own practice.
• 1,500 word essay, due mid semester, (40%). In this assessment, students are expected to review an existing approach to teaching surgical science, present evidence for and limitations of the approach.
• 2,500 word essay, due end of semester, (50%). In this assessment, students will have a choice of three essay questions on contentious issues in surgical science. Topics will be drawn from the literature and require students to demonstrate high level analytic skills.

Hurdle Requirement: Experiential - design and deliver a teaching session, due early semester.