Foundations for Practice 1 - RCSI

Foundations for Practice 1 (FFP1)

• FFP1 is a module for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
• Dr. Paul O’Farrell is the module coordinator and lecturer.
• You can contact Dr. O’Farrell at [email protected].
• FFP1 covers the basics of the foundations and clinical sciences.

Learning Outcomes for the Module

• Successfully apply communication strategies as part of a team.
• Analyze global trends in morbidity and mortality using Global Burden of Disease study data.
• Apply the Calgary Cambridge Model in communication interactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professionalism, leadership, and resilience.
• Explain the biomolecular, cellular, and biochemical fundamentals of life.
• Understand the principles of pharmacology.
• Analyze the social determinants of health.
• Describe the breadth and function of public health and health promotion.
• Examine the pathological and immunological processes underlying disease.
• Identify characteristics of medically important microorganisms.
• Understand the pathogenesis of bacterial infections.
• Explain the principles of microbiological diagnostic investigations.
• Apply psychological principles to maintaining health.

Foundational Sciences Covered

• Professional and Personal Identity (PPId)
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Public Health
• Psychology
• Epidemiology
• Anatomy
• Pharmacology
• Population Health and Health Delivery
• Cell Biology

Clinical Sciences Covered

• Professional and Personal Identity (PPId)
• General Practice (GP)
• Psychiatry
• Clinical Microbiology
• Surgery
• Pathology

Module Contributors

• Dr. Anthony Friel (PPID)
• Dr. Eman Al Arayedh (GP)
• Dr. Hani Malik (GP/Medicine)
• Dr. Jeevan Shetty (Biochem, Cell Biol)
• Dr. Nahed Seddiq (Microbiology)
• Dr. Nermin Kamal (Microbiology)
• Dr. Nitya Kumar (PHE, PHHD)
• Dr. Muneera AlBuainain (GP)
• Dr. Patrick Walsh (Biochemistry)
• Dr. Paul O'Farrell (Biochem, Cell Biol, CBL)
• Dr. Sara Mohamed (CBL)
• Prof. Paul Murray (Pathology)
• Dr. Safiya Khalaf (Clinical Micro)
• Dr. Salim Fredericks (Biochem, Cell Biol)
• Dr. Sally Doherty (Psychology)
• Dr. Shaista Salman (PPID)
• Dr. Tariq AlMusawi (Clinical Micro)
• Dr. Wendy Maddison (PPID)
• Prof. Abdullah Darwish (Pathology)
• Prof. Charlotte Kamel (Psychiatry)
• Prof. Manaf AlQahtani (Clinical Micro)
• Prof. Nuha Birido (Simulation)
• Prof. Sam McConkey (PHHD)
• Prof. Steve Safrany (Pharmacology)

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• The module page on Moodle is: https://vle.rcsi.com/course/view.php?id=6444
• The VLE is a key resource for accessing learning materials.
• Quizzes within the histology section of the VLE do not contribute to overall assessment.

Case Based Learning (CBL)

• CBL is a key component of the FFP1 module.
• CBL uses authentic clinical cases to prepare students for practice.
• CBL links theory to practice and integrates foundational and clinical sciences.
• Material for CBL sessions is released shortly before the sessions.

Assessment:

• The FFP1 module includes progress testing, knowledge checks, case-based learning (CBL), reflections and skills evaluations.
• The exact dates of the assessment components are on the VLE.
• It is essential to refer to the official VLE documentation for the most current information on assessments.
• You should attend scheduled feedback and Q&A sessions with year leads and teaching staff.
• These sessions are chances to get general feedback on assessments, ask questions about teaching, assessment, curriculum, admin issues etc.
• You may also ask subject related questions during the sessions.
• Be sure to submit your knowledge questions in advance to the year lead.

Foundations for Practice 1 (FFP1)

• FFP1 is a module for first-year medical students at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
• The module coordinator is Dr. Paul O’Farrell, who can be reached at [email protected].
• The module is delivered online through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), also known as Moodle.
• The VLE link is: https://vle.rcsi.com/course/view.php?id=6444

Learning Outcomes

• Students will learn how to navigate the FFP1 module page on Moodle.
• Students will be able to identify module contributors.
• Students will understand the overall structure of the module.
• Students will be able to summarize the foundational sciences covered in the module.
• Students will summarize the clinical sciences covered in the module.
• Students will define and understand Case-Based Learning (CBL).
• Students will learn about the assessment structure for FFP1.

Foundational Sciences

• The foundational sciences included in FFP1 are:
  • Physiology (Phys)
  • Biochemistry (Biochem)
  • Public Health (PHE)
  • Psychology (Psych)
  • Anatomy (Anat)
  • Population Health and Health Delivery (PHHD)
  • Pharmacology (Pharm)
  • Cell Biology

Clinical Sciences

• The clinical sciences included in FFP1 are:
  • General Practice (GP)
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Microbiology (Micro)
  • Surgery
  • Pathology (Path)

Module Contributors

• The module has a diverse team of contributors, including lecturers in each foundational and clinical science, as well as specialists in Professional and Personal Identity (PPID) and CBL.

Case Based Learning (CBL)

• CBL is a teaching approach that uses authentic clinical cases to prepare students for clinical practice.
• CBL links theory to practice and integrates foundational and clinical sciences.
• CBL materials are released closer to the CBL sessions, with materials for each session released just before the session.

Assessment Structure

• FFP1 includes both in-module assessments and core assessments.
• In-module assessments include knowledge checks, CBL exercises, and reflection assignments.
• Core assessments include progress tests, which cover FFP1 content and some material from years 4 and 5.

Histology

• The histology section on the VLE includes quizzes that do not contribute to the overall FFP1 grade.

Quizzes

• Quizzes within the histology section on the VLE do not count towards the overall FFP1 grade.

Feedback and Q&A Sessions

• The module team provides scheduled feedback and Q&A sessions with year leads and teaching staff.
• These sessions offer general feedback on assessments, address questions about the curriculum, teaching, and administration, and provide an opportunity to ask knowledge-based questions (if posed in advance).

Foundations For Practice 1 (FFP1)

• This module is for MedYear 1 students at RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
• Module coordinator is Dr. Paul A. O’Farrell, room: 334.
• Module page is available at: https://vle.rcsi.com/course/view.php?id=6444

Learning Outcomes

• Describe how to navigate the module page on Moodle.
• Recognize the module contributors.
• Outline the overall module structure.
• Summarize the foundational sciences.
• Summarize the clinical sciences.
• Define Case Based Learning (CBL).
• Outline FFP1 assessment.

Foundational Sciences

• Professional and Personal Identity (PPID)
• Psychology (Psych)
• Physiology (Phys)
• Biochemistry (Biochem)
• Anatomy (Anat)
• Public Health (PHE)
• Epidemiology (PHE)
• Population Health and Health Delivery (PHHD)
• Cell Biology
• Pharmacology (Pharm)

Clinical Sciences

• Professional and Personal Identity (PPID)
• General Practice (GP)
• Psychiatry
• Clinical Microbiology (Micro)
• Surgery
• Pathology (Path)

Module Contributors

• Dr. Anthony Friel: PPID
• Dr. Eman Al Arayedh: GP
• Dr. Hani Malik: GP/Medicine
• Dr. Jeevan Shetty: Biochem, cell biol
• Dr. Nahed Seddiq: microbiology
• Dr. Nermin Kamal: microbiology
• Dr. Nitya Kumar: PHE, PHHD
• Dr. Muneera AlBuainain: GP
• Dr. Patrick Walsh: Biochemistry
• Dr. Paul O'Farrell: Biochem, cell biol, CBL
• Dr. Sara Mohamed: CBL
• Prof. Paul Murray: Pathology
• Dr. Safiya Khalaf: clinical micro
• Dr. Salim Fredericks: Biochem, cell biol
• Dr. Sally Doherty: psychol
• Dr. Shaista Salman: PPID
• Dr. Tariq AlMusawi: clinical micro
• Dr. Wendy Maddison: PPID
• Prof. Abdullah Darwish: pathology
• Prof. Charlotte Kamel: psychiatry
• Prof. Manaf AlQahtani: clinical micro
• Prof. Nuha Birido: simulation
• Prof. Sam McConkey: PHHD
• Prof. Steve Safrany: pharmacology

Case Based Learning (CBL)

• Uses authentic clinical cases to prepare students for practice.
• Links theory to practice.
• Integrates foundational and clinical sciences with vertical themes.
• Encourages use of inquiry-based learning.
• Materials released closer to CBL sessions.
• Each "visit" materials released just before each session.

Assessment

• In-module assessment: knowledge checks, progress test, and CBL.
• Core assessments: reflect more on overall learning and knowledge integration.

Key Assessment Dates

• Knowledge check 1: October 5th/19th
• Progress test 1: November 1st
• CBL: October 16th-25th
• Reflection 1: TBD
• Skills evaluation: around October 2nd

Feedback and Q&A Sessions

• Scheduled sessions with year leads and teaching staff.
• General feedback on assessments.
• Opportunity to ask questions about teaching, assessment, curriculum, and admin issues.
• Potential to have knowledge questions addressed if posed in advance.

This quiz covers the key learning outcomes of the Foundations for Practice 1 module at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It explores essential concepts such as communication in healthcare, social determinants of health, and the fundamentals of pharmacology and public health. Prepare to test your knowledge on these critical foundations in clinical sciences.