Feedback summary from previous one day UltraMedicine revision courses
These comments were taken from feedback forms from the course days in 2004
See testimonials received from students from earlier years here and our latest course testimonials here.
Average approval ratings for 2004 courses
Students were asked to rate aspects of the study day from 1 - 10 (Poor - Excellent)
Early written Course February 2004
| EMQ |
Slides |
Overall |
| 95.8 % |
92.5 % |
93.3 % |
Written Course March 2004
| EMQ |
MCQs |
Slides |
Overall |
| 88.9 % |
87.6 % |
89.3 % |
85.4 % |
OSCE day April 2004
| CVs |
Respiratory |
GI |
Neuro |
Spot Diagnosis |
Overall |
| 86.3 % |
85.3 % |
84.7 % |
79.1 % |
94.2% |
87.7 % |
Written Course (Newcastle) May 2004
| EMQ |
MCQs |
Overall |
| 84.2 % |
77.9 % |
82.7 % |
Feedback comments from 2004 courses
Things most liked
- 'Comprehensive; absolutely excellent; If you consider the value for money, you're getting great tips and learning focussed to finals for about £7/hr - Excellent!'
- 'All relevant. Informal atmosphere. Pitched at appropriate level. Answers provided to take away.'
- 'Tailored to the exam. Comprehensive. Good learning tips.'
- 'Lots of concise lists to remember for important topics. Relevant. Tutors don't mind going over things that people don't understand. Open to questions at any time.'
- 'Interactive, opportunity to ask questions. Comprehensive accompanying explanations. ECG's. Excellent value for money. Very useful tips. Thank you.'
- 'Packed day - didn't get bored; Good pre-course material'
- 'Lots of clinical material presented. Good variation. ECG and slides particularly good. Two people who knew what they are talking about.'
- 'Good pace and right level. Slides. Helpful hints. File v comprehensive.'
- 'Mnemonics. Good explanations. Pre-course material. Good pace.'
- 'Picture quiz. Lots of exam practise. Opportunity to ask questions. Folder of work fantastic.'
- 'Thorough, clear, able to ask questions'
- 'Slide test; really really excellent'
- 'Lots covered. Good mix of question types. Good handout.'
- 'Excellent handouts; real patients'
- 'Pre-course material. Slide show. Comprehensive handouts.'
- 'Informal. V relevant. Clears up misconceptions.'
- 'Interactive - slide exam. Overall v good indeed.'
- 'The teaching. Small group. Felt could ask questions easily'
- 'Breadth of topics. Knowing about eponymous syndromes. Practise Questions'
- 'The amount of info in a short time. Picture quiz. Explanations given.'
- 'Slides; real patients with signs, especially neuro'
- 'Variety; attention to complications & differential diagnosis'
- 'Slide shows; data interpretation; house officer skills'
- 'Slides, ability to ask questions, notes folder, HO skills, tips, likely scenarios, patient demos'
- 'Packed day; all info appropriate to OSCE'
- 'Extensive slide shows; handouts, history and examination stations'
- '(Oliver - ring me xxx!' - probably a short sighted candidate sitting in the back row)'
Things least liked
- 'V fast paced'
- 'V fast paced'
- 'Realising how much I need to learn.'
- 'Giving up a Saturday.'
- 'Sometimes went through things too quickly (but had to get through volume).'
- 'Nothing'
- 'No chocolate at lunch'
- ('Oliver' Bad luck mate!)
