Many thanks for all your support with training the doctors of the future… Patients at Kingsway Medical Centre had 649 appointments with medical students over the last year!
This year we welcome to the practice…
Rosie, Darcey and Lotty (year 3) every Tuesday
Dan, Hattie, India and Zak (year 4) most Friday mornings
Dan, Ola and Solomon (year 5) for a 7 week placement over the year
And up to eight year 1 and 2 students who come for a couple of days each.
You will be pleased to know that all the students hosted by Kingsway last year passed their exams and progressed with their training. Claudia, Harry and Isaac have become foundation year doctors.
It takes 4-6 years to become a doctor. Our students are trained at Newcastle University and come to us once a week or for a placement. During that time it is essential that students meet with real patients. You at Kingsway have played a vital role in teaching them how to be good doctors. At the end of their 4-6 years they become foundation doctors for two years and then decide on the speciality they wish to progress with.
If you are asked to see a medical student you can always opt out at the time of booking or on the day. If you do decide to see a student doctor it is often a very positive experience for everyone.
Year 5 students (Dan, Ola and Solomon) – Are here every day for 3 weeks in autumn and then return in the summer for another 4 weeks. They are months away from completing their training and will soon be doctors. They will often see you alone and discuss their plans with a doctor.
Year 4 students (Dan, Zak, Hattie and India) – They are here most Friday mornings. They see you in pairs. They usually see you alone but a doctor may come in to review and all patients will be discussed with a doctor before leaving the practice.
Year 3 students (Rosie, Darcey and Lotty) – They are here every Tuesday. They are usually in a pair or a three. They may see you alone or with the doctor observing. A doctor will always come in to review you before you leave the practice.
Year 1 and 2 students – They will only be observing how general practice works. A healthcare professional will always be in the room with them.
Once again thank you so much for spending the time with the students.
Dr Wilson