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Undergraduate simulation programmes

All of your training will be timetabled by the undergraduate team. 

For all programmes, please arrive promptly and wear suitable clinical attire. Please bring your own stethoscope if possible.

University of Birmingham 3rd year medical students

This two-hour simulation session will take place during semester 2 and involves the introduction of standardised simulation scenarios which have been developed in line with the current curriculum. It is aimed at improving your awareness of a human factors approach to patient safety.

Please report 15 minutes before the start of your session.

The course includes a 15-minute introduction and 15 minutes orientation on SimMan.

Course timings

Session one 08:00 – 10:30
Session two 10:45 – 13:15
Session three 13:45 – 16:15

Scenarios

This course features two scenarios, with two candidates per scenario.

Each scenario session will allow for up to 15 minutes on the scenario and a 30-minute debrief.

University of Birmingham 4th year medical students

This half-day simulation session will take place during your specialty medicine block, and involves the introduction of standardised simulation scenarios which have been developed in line with the current curriculum. It is designed to improve your awareness of a human factors approach to patient safety.

Please report 15 minutes before the start of your session.

The course includes a 15-minute introduction and 15 minutes orientation on SimMan.

Course timings

Morning session 08:30 – 12:00
Afternoon session 12:30 – 16:00

Scenarios

This course features three scenarios, with two candidates per scenario.

Each scenario session will allow for up to 15 minutes on the scenario and a 30-minute debrief.

University of Birmingham 5th year medical students: acutely ill patient (AIP)

You will have two full-day simulation sessions during your AIP block, which have been developed in line with the current curriculum.

This training is designed to improve your awareness of a human factors approach to patient safety.

Approximate course timings

08:30 – 08:40
  • Introduction to programme
  • Recap etiquette and confidentiality
08:40 – 09:10 Familiarisation with SimMan and environment
09:10 – 09:40
  • Human factors recap
  • Learner outcomes (faculty first setup)
09:40 – 10:20
  • Scenario 1 (15 minutes)
  • 10-minute debrief (clinical)
  • 15 minute debrief (non-technical skills)
10:20 – 10:35 Break
10:35 – 11:15 Scenario 2 and debrief
11:15 – 11:55 Scenario 3 and debrief
11:55 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 13:25 Scenario 4 and debrief
13:25 – 14:05 Scenario 5 and debrief
14:05 – 14:20 Break
14:20 – 15:00 Scenario 6 and debrief
15:00 – 15:30 Feedback and course close

Scenarios

The scenarios will consist of AIP-related emergency scenarios and will give you the ability to practice, in a safe environment, clinical cases that you will be expected to manage when commencing your foundation programme.

By completing these scenarios you will be able to put together the technical (e.g. resuscitation) and non-technical (e.g. negotiation, communication) skills in the care of an acutely unwell simulated patient.

University of Birmingham 5th year medical students: obstetrics and gynaecology

This half-day simulation session will take place during your obstetrics and gynaecological specialty placement, and involves the introduction of standardised simulation scenarios which have been developed in line with the current curriculum. It is aimed at improving your awareness of a human factors approach to patient safety.

All sessions will take place in the Clinical Skills Centre at Good Hope Hospital.

Dates

  • 21 September 2021
  • 26 October 2021
  • 30 November 2021
  • 25 January 2022
  • 1 March 2022
  • 29 March 2022

Course timings

Paediatric students

14:00 – 14:20 Introduction to course content and SimMan
14:20 – 15:00
  • Scenario 1 (up to 15 minutes)
  • Debrief (25 minutes)
15:00 Evaluation and departure

Obstetrics and gynaecology students

15:00 – 15:20 Introduction to course content and SimMan
14:20 – 16:00
  • Scenario 1 (up to 15 minutes)
  • Debrief (25 minutes)
16:00 – 16:05 Evaluation and departure

Further information

For further information, please contact the Clinical Skills and Simulation department.

Last reviewed: 16 September 2021