2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR3340 International Dentistry (Outgoing students)

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Professor Michael Manogue
Email: m.manogue@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Jun View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

BSc in Oral Science (integrated undergraduate award), of at least a predicted 2.1 standard
High clinical standing and position within the cohort. Clinical progeress will need to be evaluated at the beginning of the fourth year of study; only those students in the upper quartile of achievement will be considered.Evidence of motivation, insight and willingness to engage as judged from a written application of 500 words.
Submission of a 2 page C.V.

Pre-requisites

DSUR3013	Communication Skills
DSUR3014	Undergraduate Projects
DSUR3015	Clinical Skills B
DSUR3016	PPD3
DSUR3019	Child Centred Dentistry 1
DSUR3210	Illness and Well-being
DSUR3240	Clinical Practice 3

Co-requisites

DSUR3301	Clinical Medical Sciences 1
DSUR3310	Complex Adult Dentistry
DSUR3330	Child Centred Dentistry 2
DSUR5046M	PPD4
DSUR5050M	Clinical Practice 4

This module is mutually exclusive with

DSUR5098M

Prof Development Elective

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This optional module will provide the opportunity for a period of study abroad. Visiting students will gain cultural awareness in terms of the provision of oral healthcare in the context of the different socio-economic cultures and context. They will gain an appreciation of attitude in regard to oral health in the UK and Eire, what it is like to be a ‘stranger’, observe and participate in the work of a dentist, including clinical care through clinical placement. It will lead to enhanced self management and critical reflection on their own approach. It is envisaged that student will spend an academic term abroad.

Objectives

The module will aim to provide students with:
-a supportive framework within which they will experience of living and studying in a different culture, as part of their degree programme at Leeds
-the opportunity to develop their independence and time management skills
-a location where their dental knowledge and clinical skill will be broadened and deepened, whilst keeping in touch with life in Leeds

Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be better able to:
-Appreciate the practice of dentistry in different environments, clinically, as well as socially and politically
-Understand their own personal strengths and those characteristics that would benefit from further development
-Demonstrate effective communication skills
-Reflect on their own life, motivation and experience

Skills outcomes
Communication Skills
Confidence
Creative Problem Solving
Flexibility
Independent working
Initiative
Planning and Organisation
Professionalism
Self Awareness
Social and Cultural Sensitivity
Team Working
Time Management

Syllabus

The day-to-day content of this module is determined, in large part, by the host institution. In terms of Leeds – determined content, an introductory lecture will set the scene in terms of expectations and there will be briefings organised locally and in concert with the Study Abroad Office. The module will be offered in term 4.2 to highly motivated and highly achieving students only, through competition in the early part of year 3). There will, in addition to the requirement of attendance, participation and clinical practice determined by the host, be Leeds-based requirements: for example, the CMS 1 (DSUR3301) written examination will be taken whilst on placement and lectures delivered in the relevant term will need to be assimilated through the VLE; the clinical diary will be completed in relation to patients seen on placement but submitted to Leeds; there will need to be ‘catch-up’ sessions in relation to Leeds based placement at GPs and in the Ambulance service and in the theory of Complete Denture construction. A return visit to Leeds will be necessary to take the Clinical Practice 4 DSUR5050M OSCE components.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Clinical Practice	1	40.00	40.00
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Independent online learning hours			20.00
Private study hours			29.00
Total Contact hours			51.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

It will be necessary for exchange students to engage in private study and independent learning as required by the host school

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Regular contact will be maintained with the co-ordinator (Professor Manogue) and with the local responsible person. In Dublin, this will be Dr Jacinta McLoughlin (Director of Student Education (undergraduate)) /Dr Mary Clark. Approximately 10 hours of contact time will be allocated for this purpose. Feedback will be provided about performance by the host

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	On return	50.00
Reflective log	Submitted on return	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Presentation: Powerpoint resume of 20 slides. Reflective Log: 1000 word analysis. Clinical diary, GP and ambulance placements: The clinical diary will be related to patients seen whilst abroad, but submitted to Leeds electronically. Arrangements will be made for placement to GP and the Ambulance service on return. These are requirements of the concurrent CMS 1, DSUR3301. If the elements of coursework are failed, the reflective log will need to be resubmitted, following feedback. Additional support will be provided on return in relation to complete denture construction (technical and theoretical) (CAD), DSUR3310 and for example DSUR5046M (PPD4) reflective assisgnment

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/11/2021

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