Why Cardiff?
course structure + teaching:
-spiral curriculum encouraged LT retention, active recall
-first learn core science and clinical practice
-then learn to care for patients through extended clinical placements + projects that build practical and academic learning
-then most learning will be as part of a clinical team
-allows you to have experience, skills and confidence to be really good newly-qualified doctor
-CBL, small groups + facilitator
-helps connect content to practical scenarios
-build teamwork, communication
-SSC allow you to pursue personal interests, gain understanding of future specialisation
-intercalation
-emergency, population health, genomics
-early clinical experience
-societies
-bollywood, indian, hindu
location:
-cardiff is capital of wales
-provides a unique setting to learn about medicine
What do you know about the course structure in Cardiff
course structure + teaching:
-spiral curriculum encouraged LT retention, active recall
first learn core science and clinical practice
then learn to care for patients through extended clinical placements + projects that build practical and academic learning
then most learning will be as part of a clinical team
-allows you to have experience, skills and confidence to be really good newly-qualified doctor
-CBL, small groups + facilitator
helps connect content to practical scenarios
build teamwork, communication
-SSC allow you to pursue personal interests, gain understanding of future specialisation
-intercalation
emergency, population health, genomics
-early clinical experience
Why do you think you will be well suited to the Cardiff course? How will you contribute to life at Cardiff?
-passionate to pursue a career in med
-dedicated to my work
-educated decision,
-so worked on soft skills
-should help with early patient exposure
-eg, communication, listening, empathy, teamwork (w diverse range of people)
-also helps for PBL
-geo NEA
-interested in reducing health disparities, similar to issues faced in local area
-strive to be a doctor who advocates for improvements to patient care
-want to research further and gain understanding on action that can be taken
-contribute to societies
-bollywood, indian, hindu
-importance of balance in schedule
What do you know about the local area of Cardiff? How does healthcare system differ here?
-South Wales, Capital city
-Diverse population (SA, middle east, somali)
-NHS Wales focused on integration of health and social care
-emphasis on community-based care and preventative health measures
-high prevalence of respiratory diseases, partly linked to urban air pollution
-deprivation inc rate of type 2 diabetes, CVD, mental health
-high levels of alcohol-related liver disease, high substance misuse, reflecting broader trends in Wales
-Language, cultural differences in healthcare access for diverse ethnic groups
-Some pop have lower trust in the healthcare system, delay reporting symptoms, poorer outcomes
-Tackle health disparities through early intervention, community engagement, targeted education campaigns
-Emphasis on improving mental health services, reduce stigma, expand access to support
-University Hospital of Wales is largest hospital in Wales
-provides broad range of services eg. specialist and tertiary care
-strong research + teaching ties with Cardiff
-Programs to address local issues (eg. smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity)
-Community outreach initiatives focusing on building trust w underserved populations
-NHS Wales emphasises bilingual services in English + Welsh to improve accessibility
-Efforts to address long waiting times in secondary care through innovation and resource optimisation
Research at Cardiff
-cutting edge cancer research
special type of T-cell, recognises + kills wide range of cancer cells, offers potential for universal cancer treatment applicable to multiple cancer types
-heart disease study
LT study investigating how lifestyle, diet, social factors impact heart disease + other conditions, providing insights into CV health
What is NHS Wales? similarities + differences between NHS England + NHS Wales
NHS Wales governed by the Welsh govt
-gives Wales more autonomy to shape its own healthcare policies
-focused on integration of health and social care
-smaller budget per capita than NHS England
-primary care model: community focused approach
-integrating health, social, and voluntary services
-free prescriptions
-longer wait times due to resource limitation and higher demand in areas
-Bilingual service in both English and Wales
-Local Health Boards oversee primary and secondary care rather than CCGs and ICS
BOTH focus on providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to all
NHS Wales: more so thru integration, prevention
What is the C21 course
-spiral curriculum encouraged LT retention, active recall
-first learn core science and clinical practice
-then learn to care for patients through extended clinical placements + projects that build practical and academic learning
-then most learning will be as part of a clinical team
-allows you to have experience, skills and confidence to be really good newly-qualified doctor
-CBL, small groups + facilitator
-helps connect content to practical scenarios
-build teamwork, communication
-emphasis on healthcare delivery in community settings, rural medicine, specific needs of Wales
-SSC allow you to pursue personal interests, gain understanding of future specialisation
-intercalation
emergency, population health, genomics
