Jasmine Yap, a KCL medical student, discusses the Remote Medicine iBSc which explores challenges in providing medical care in remote environments and supporting medical space exploration. The episode covers their decision to pursue the iBSc, advice for remote medicine students, proud achievements of the Aviation Space Medicine Society, and valuable advice for medical students.
Remote medicine intercalation focuses on rural and extreme medicine, not telemedicine.
The Remote Medicine iBSc follows a coursework-based structure with modules and research projects.
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Overview of the Podcast
The podcast episode features a conversation between the host, Ephrida, and a guest named Jasmine, who intercalated in remote medicine after her third year of medical school. They discuss why Jasmine chose remote medicine and how it differs from the pre-clinical years. They also highlight the coursework structure of the intercalation, which is entirely based on coursework and research projects, without traditional exams. Jasmine shares her personal experiences and offers advice for future intercalating students.
Choosing Remote Medicine as an Intercalation
Jasmine explains that she initially planned to intercalate at her own university but found the opportunities offered there unappealing. As she explored intercalation options at other universities in London, she came across remote medicine, which piqued her interest. She clarifies that remote medicine is not about telemedicine but instead focuses on rural and extreme medicine. She decided to apply for this intercalation due to her passion for extreme environments and her desire for a unique experience.
Course Structure and Support
The intercalation in remote medicine follows a coursework-based structure with no traditional exams. Jasmine explains that the course is divided into modules, with the first module consisting of online teaching on expedition physiology, aerospace medicine, and remote healthcare. There is also a face-to-face week of simulations and lab protocols. The second module involves coursework tasks, both individual and group-based. The final module is a 15-week research project, which Jasmine and a group of students had planned in Nepal but had to relocate to the UK due to COVID-19. Jasmine mentions the varying levels of support provided by different supervisors depending on the research project chosen.
Recently introduced, the Remote Medicine iBSc explores the challenges of providing medical care in remote environments and unique challenges in supporting medical space exploration! Listen to Afrida in conversation with KCL medical student Jasmine to learn about what an iBSc in this area entails and whether it’s all you’ve been looking for!
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