Undergrad-Handbook-2.. - School of Medicine

AwardsProfessors Prize in PaediatricsA medal is awarded to the student with the highest mark in the final medical examination in paediatrics.Board of Governors PrizeA separate voluntary examination takes place for those students who wish to participate in thisexamination. This is an open competition for the Board of Governors Prize and takes the form ofwritten paper and slide interpretation.Prize for Best Group ProjectOne group project from each attachment will be selected on merit and the four best group projects ofthe year will be presented in both oral and poster format to the whole class in June. There will be aprize for the best group project.Dates for Final Exams and Prize Exams – 2010MCQ Paper – Trinity College during the second week in June 2011Clinical Examinations during the Third week in June 2011Presentation of 4 best student projects in the year Date to be announcedBoard of Governors Prize Exam Date to be announcedA revision course will commence prior to the Final ExamsSupplemental ExaminationsFor those students failing to pass their final Paediatric exams in June of their final year, repeatexaminations take place in August. Revision tutorials for repeat students are provided in the weeksleading up to the exam. Please contact the Lecturers relating to this.COURSE APPRAISALThe Department of Paediatrics of the University of Dublin is committed to excellence in its Paediatrictraining. It is proactive and constantly seeks to improve the quality of its programmes by exploring newtechnologies and teaching methods. Student feedback is encouraged by the provision of detailed courseappraisal questionnaires to each student on completion of their Paediatric attachment. The resultingappraisals are analysed and a report compiled and discussed within the Department. Continual coursereview is practised within the Department.18