MDSA40200 Critical Appraisal of Current Literature and Research Developments in Translational Medicine. Part A

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is designed to enable research students to integrate the scientific and clinical aspects of their translational research, to increase their ability to critically assess the current literature and develop their critical thinking skills. It is also designed to facilitate students in advancing their presentation and communication skills and to prepare for their Transfer Assessment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: demonstrate a familiarity with the clinical relevance of their research, critically evaluate work described in research papers, discuss the impact of current developments on their research area and present to their peers

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Interactive workshops
Presentation of research to peers
Organisation of research seminar
Assessment of research presentations 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Student is registered to the SMMS Translational Medicine Thematic PhD Programme


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MDCS42340 - Stage1 Trans Research Skills A

Equivalents:
Appraisal Translational Med A (MDSA50010)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Students are required to demonstrate interaction with clinical and scientific colleagues, to attend and participate in journal club seminars and participate in presenting and organisation of seminars. End of Year Transition n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Following research seminars group feedback will be provided to students.

Name Role
Professor Marguerite Clyne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer