Module overview
The Personal and Professional (PPD1) module runs throughout year 1 and is the first of three related modules with PPD 2 and 3 running through year 2 and Final year respectively. The personal and professional development highlighted in these modules is based upon the General Medical Council (GMC) Get to know Good medical practice, 2024. https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-standards/good-medical-practice-2024/get-to-know-good-medical-practice-2024. This includes ethical guidance and standards of practice to help students recognise health professionals' central responsibility of patient care and to demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the behaviours expected of doctors in the NHS.
PPD1 requires students to consider, learn and demonstrate self-organisation, and effective and timely communication with their peers, healthcare colleagues, patients, families and all staff. The module has an additional focus on assisting students to adapt their learning approach and study skills to maximise engagement and learning from the teaching resources on the medical programme.