MJDF PART 2 STUDY COURSE GUIDE 2014/15

MJDF PART 2 STUDY
COURSE GUIDE 2014/15
WHAT IS THE MJDF
An assessment, developed jointly by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and
the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
The aim is to assess knowledge, the application of knowledge and candidates’
understanding of the structures and processes required to provide quality assured
dental healthcare.
It assesses the knowledge and experience expected following a 2 year foundation
programme. It is suitable for any dental practitioner whether they are pursuing a career
in primary or secondary care, at any stage of their career.
The diploma consists of two examinations that cannot be sat concurrently:
Part 1 – A written paper consisting of multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Part 2 – An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and Structured
clinical reasoning (SCR) exercises.
The MJDF examination is organised into Spring and Autumn diets. The course is
tailored for candidates wishing to sit part 2 of the exam in November 2014.
WHO ARE WE? THE TUTORS.
Robert Hetherington is the lead tutor for the 2014 course, he has gained the MJDF
qualification and has experience working in secondary care and the community dental
service. He currently works in general practice, so therefore understands the difficulties
you may encounter balancing work, study and family life.
He is committed to giving as much one-on-one support as possible and sharing his
experiences of the examination process to better equip candidates.
FORMAT OF THE COURSE
The course is designed to cover the main aspects of the part 2 examination. It is
impossible to cover all of the key skill topics; therefore there is an emphasis on exam
technique, directed self-study and practice questions.
The course is covered over four evenings, the first on Thursday 16th September. All
sessions are to be held at Bourne House, Durham.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2014/15
All candidates MUST have applied to sit the part 2 examination prior to starting the
course. The closing date for applications can be found at
http://www.mjdf.org.uk/information-for-candidates closer to the exam period.
To guarantee your place on the study course, you must book early to avoid
disappointment as places are strictly limited.
Contact our Tutor
Visit www.mjdf.org.uk
Complete the application form
PACKAGE AND COURSE FEE
The study group course fee is only £350, for this you will receive:
o Four Study Evenings starting on 27th January 2015
o A mock exam day on 18th April 2015
o A free place on the FGDP Northern Study Day in May 2015 (Usually £129)
o Online resources through the course e-learning portal
o Tutor Support
The pass rate for part 2 of the MJDF was 60% in 2013. It is expected to be lower
this year. Give yourself every chance of success – sign up today!
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TIMETABLE
EVENING
Study Evening 1
Tuesday 27th January
6.15pm-8.45pm
CONTENT
Introduction
PBL presentations – 10 mins from each candidate
Tutor led discussion: Legislation and Updates in
Dentistry
Study Evening 2
Tuesday 10th February
6.15pm-8.45pm
PBL presentation – 10 mins from each candidate
Tutor led discussion: OSCE exam technique
Practice questions
Study Evening 3
Tuesday 24th February
6.15pm-8.45pm
PBL presentation – 10 mins from each candidate
Tutor led discussion: Critical Appraisal
Practice question
Study Evening 4
Tuesday 10th March
6.15pm-8.45pm
PBL presentations – 10 mins from each candidate
Tutor led discussion: SCR format and technique
Practice questions
Mock Exam Day
Saturday 18th April
10am – 3pm (tbc)
Mock exam – Practice SCR and OSCES
PBL PRESENTATIONS – SAMPLE TOPICS
A short, bullet point 10 minute power point presentation based on your allocated topic.
The presentation will be made available online for the rest of the group to access.
Study evening 1
Tooth whitening – current legislation
Consent definitions and issues
Ionising Radiation - legislation
Study evening 2
Cranial Nerve Exam
Management of the avulsed tooth
Radiograph images; clinical indications and recall intervals
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Study evening 3
Hierarchy of evidence
Cochrane collaboration
Local anaesthetics
Study Evening 4
Partial denture design: Classifications, Major and Minor connectors, retention
Crown options for teeth: posterior/anterior, options, indications/CI
Definitions in periodontology
STRUCTURE OF THE EVENING
6.15 – Arrive, coffee and upload PBL presentations
6.30 – Tutor led discussion
7.20 – Break
7.30 – PBL presentations
8.00 – Practice questions
8.45 - Finish
VENUE
Bourne House
Mandale Business Park
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DH1 1TH
Tel : (0191) 386 1197
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