An Example of A Graduate Medical Degree Is The University of Nottingham's Pioneering GEM Course
- Nottingham's GEM course which is based in Derby
The 4-year degree requires a 2:2 or better in any subject, a GAMSAT score (requirements vary each year a higher GAMSAT cut off will be used where applicants have a lower 2nd class degree. This may vary, but could be set 5 GAMSAT points higher than the cut-off score for applcants with a 1st or upper 2nd class degree. ) and a multiple mini interview (MMI). Course comprises: 18-month pre-clinical training at the custom built GEM school in Derby 2.5 years Clinical training in attachments at hospitals in Derby, Mansfield, Nottingham (QMC & City) and Lincoln. Clinical Attachments are arranged as:
- CP1 - 6 month first clinical attachment covering all main areas of medicine
- CP2 is arranged in 2 20-week blocks:
- Child Health (Paediatrics) 10 weeks - Obstetrics & Gynaecology 10 weeks
- Psychiatry 4 weeks - Health Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics) 3 weeks - Specials (ENT, Ophthalmology & Dermatology) 6 weeks - SSM (Special study module or mini-elective) 4 weeks
- CP3 - final clinical year
- Musculoskeletal block - Medicine - Surgery - SSM (Special study module or mini-elective) 4 weeks
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