Undergraduate Medicine with a Foundation Year induction timetable
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
Save this page to your favourites, and check back regularly as timetables can change.
University card collection times and locations: Please visit the card collection webpage to find out when and where you can collect your card.
Additional Welcome Week events: Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
10.30–10.50am
|
Welcome to course team
|
Welcome to your course and a time for students to get to now each other.
With Dr Stan Ko and Dr Chris Walters
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
11.30am–12.15pm
|
Student support
|
Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) and Senior Tutor introductions
With Dr Jenny Koenig (DLO) and Dr Wayne Carter (Senior Tutor)
|
304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
12.15–12.35pm
|
Wellbeing support
|
An introduction to the wellbeing services available to you with Mrs Elizabeth Hodgson (Wellbeing Manager)
|
304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
12.35–1.15pm
|
ID photos
|
Photographs will be taken for your student ID
|
[R(1] 208, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
1.15–2pm
|
Opening address from Head of School and Dean and Director of Undergraduate Studies
|
Talk from Prof Claire Sharpe (Dean of Medical Education) and Dr Diane Hudman
|
304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
2–4pm
|
Visit around the building
|
Tour of Derby Medical School
|
Departing from:
304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
4–4.30pm
|
Laboratory safety
|
Presented by Dr Stan Ko (A108 Course Lead)
|
Self-directed learning
(Recording)
|
Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
9.30–10.30am
|
Lab induction
Group A
|
Introduction to the lab sessions with Dr Stan Ko (A108 Course Lead)
|
Teaching Lab, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
10.30–11.30am
|
Lab induction
Group B
|
Introduction to the lab sessions with Dr Stan Ko (A108 Course Lead)
|
Teaching Lab, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
11.30am–1pm
|
BREAK
|
|
1–2pm
|
IT Moodle introduction
|
An introductory talk to show you practical tips to navigate modules on Moodle, the university’s online learning platform
|
4008 Computer Room, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
2–3pm
|
Library Services induction
|
An introduction to the Library Services and how to make the most of this resource with Ruth Curtis (Library Services)
|
4008 Computer Room, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
10–10.30am
|
Transition from school to university
|
Transition to your course with Dr Chris Walters (Assistant Professor)
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
10.30–11am
|
Introduction to modules
|
An introduction to the module you will be studying with Dr Chris Walters (Assistant Professor)
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
11–11.20am
|
Break
|
|
11.20am–12 noon
|
Introduction to assessments
|
Introduction to the assessment process with Dr Chris Walters (Assistant Professor)
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
12 noon–12.30pm
|
Welcome from a previous foundation to medicine student
|
Welcome talk from a student who has been in your shoes
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
Spend time round these sessions at the Welcome Village at University Park,
it’s Health and Wellbeing Day
|
|
10–10.30am
|
Studying on foundation medicine - course and expectations
|
Presented by Dr Stan Ko (A108 Course Lead)
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
10.30–11am
|
Learning styles and study skills
|
Presented by Dr Stan Ko (A108 Course Lead)
|
307, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
11–11.30am
|
Break
|
|
11.30am–12.30pm
|
Equality, diversity and inclusiveness
|
Presented by Professor Raheela Khan (Professor of Cellular Physiology)
|
304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|
|
2–3pm
|
General Medical Council
outcomes for graduate
fitness to practise
|
Presented by Dr Diane Hudman,
(Director of Undergraduate Studies)
|
304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
|