Exeter Medical School Years 1 and 2 Cheat Sheet
Every block of Exeter's Years 1 and 2, term by term, with the SimpleMed articles that cover it. Find your block, open the articles, revise.
- 6 terms
- 20 units
- 356 SimpleMed articles
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Year 1, Term 1
No timetabled testsMusculoskeletal System (MDC1010)
43 articles
Bones, joints, muscles and the nerves of the limbs and spine, learnt through the injuries and conditions that bring patients in.
Musculoskeletal System
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Bones of the Foot
- Bones of the Hand
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Connective Tissue
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- Joints
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- Muscles in Action
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Structure of Bones
- Structure of the Muscles
- The Brachial Plexus
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- The Spine
From other subjects
Immune & Lymphatic Systems (MDC1020)
31 articles
How the body recognises and fights microbes: innate and adaptive immunity, the lymphatic system, then the main pathogens and the drugs that treat them.
Infection
- Innate Immunity
- Adaptive Immunity
- An Introduction to Infection
- Antibiotics
- Bacterial Structure, Classification and Growth
- Biofilms
- Fungi and Parasites: The Eukaryotic Pathogens
- Gram Staining and Infection Investigations
- Gram-negative Bacteria: Structure, Entry Routes and Endotoxin
- Hepatitis
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Principles of Medical Virology
- Sepsis
- Staphylococci and Other Gram-positive Bacteria
- Streptococci
- The Immunocompromised Host
- The Infection Model
- The Organisms Gram Staining Misses
- Travel-related Infections
Immunology
- Food Allergy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Immunological Therapies
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
From other subjects
- The Lymphatic System
- Haematopoiesis and the Spleen
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- Antivirals
- Child Immunisations
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Immunology, Infection
Nervous System (MDC1030)
31 articles
The brain, spinal cord and nerves: how neurones signal, how pathways are organised and how damage shows up as symptoms. Cranial nerves and the special senses sit here too.
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Cells and Components of the Nervous System
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Development of the Nervous System
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders
- Somatosensory System
- Motor System
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- Stroke
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
Head and Neck
- The Meninges
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- The Eye
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- The Skull
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
Cell Physiology and Biology
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Head and Neck
Endocrine & Reproductive Systems (MDC1040)
37 articles
Hormones and the glands that make them, then the male and female reproductive systems, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth.
Endocrinology
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Calcium Metabolism
- Control of Appetite
- Diabetes Mellitus
- HPA and Growth Hormone
- Pituitary Disorders
- The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Disorders
- The Endocrine Pancreas
- The Thyroid Gland
Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
- Gametogenesis
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Introduction to the Breast
- Labour and Delivery
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Physiology of the Mother
- Puberty
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- The Menopause
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- The Pelvic Floor
- The Placenta
- The Postpartum Period
From other subjects
- Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Reproductive and Post-reproductive Health
- Basics of Embryology
- Teratology and Congenital Malformations
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Enzyme-linked and Intracellular Receptor Signalling
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Endocrinology, Reproductive System
Year 1, Term 2
OSCE, mid-year test and AMKRespiratory System (MDC1050)
20 articles
Airways and lungs, how we move air and exchange gases, how breathing is controlled and the common lung diseases and tests.
Respiratory System
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Chemical Control of Breathing and Plasma pH
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Function Testing
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Properties of Gas Exchange
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Failure
- Tuberculosis
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
Head and Neck
From other subjects
Cardiovascular System (MDC1060)
25 articles
How the heart and vessels are built and controlled, how to read an ECG and pulses and what goes wrong in common heart and circulation disease.
Cardiovascular System
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Cardiac Conduction and Contraction
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Control of Cardiac Output
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Electrocardiograms
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Murmurs
- Pulses and Pressures
- Special Circulations
- The Cardiac Cycle
Pharmacology
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Hyperlipidaemias
Pathology
From other subjects
Year 1, Term 3
AMK and end-of-year testRenal System (MDC1070)
22 articles
How the kidneys filter blood and balance water, salts and acid, how kidney function is measured and the diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Urinary System
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Development of the Urinary System
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diuretics
- Glomerular Disease
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- Hyponatraemia
- Male Urological Conditions
- Micturition
- Prostate Pathology
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- The Nephron
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urological Malignancy
From other subjects
Gastrointestinal System (MDC1080)
21 articles
The gut from mouth to rectum, plus the liver, gallbladder and pancreas: development, digestion, absorption and the common diseases.
Gastrointestinal System
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
From other subjects
Year 2, Term 1
OSCE and AMK in DecemberHost Defence (MDC2010)
41 articles
Infection and immunity again, at disease level: inflammation, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, sepsis and the antimicrobials we prescribe (drugs that kill or stop the growth of microbes, such as antibiotics).
Infection
- Adaptive Immunity
- An Introduction to Infection
- Antibiotics
- Bacterial Structure, Classification and Growth
- Biofilms
- Fungi and Parasites: The Eukaryotic Pathogens
- Gram Staining and Infection Investigations
- Gram-negative Bacteria: Structure, Entry Routes and Endotoxin
- Hepatitis
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Innate Immunity
- Principles of Medical Virology
- Sepsis
- Staphylococci and Other Gram-positive Bacteria
- Streptococci
- The Immunocompromised Host
- The Infection Model
- The Organisms Gram Staining Misses
- Travel-related Infections
Immunology
- Food Allergy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Immunological Therapies
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
Pharmacology
Pathology
From other subjects
- Sepsis in Paediatrics
- Child Immunisations
- Blood Groups, Crossmatching and Transfusion Reactions
- Tuberculosis
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Urinary Tract Infections
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Immunology, Infection, Pathology
Movement & Control (MDC2020)
53 articles
How movement is controlled and how it fails: muscles and joints, the motor pathways, the cerebellum, and conditions from fractures to stroke and Parkinson's disease (a brain condition that causes tremor, stiffness and slow movement).
Musculoskeletal System
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Bones of the Foot
- Bones of the Hand
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Connective Tissue
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- Joints
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- Muscles in Action
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Structure of Bones
- Structure of the Muscles
- The Brachial Plexus
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- The Spine
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Motor System
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Movement Disorders
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Headaches
- Somatosensory System
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
Pharmacology
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
Oxygen Supply & Exchange (MDC2030)
50 articles
Getting oxygen to the tissues in health and disease: the lungs, the heart and circulation and the blood that carries it. Includes shock, clots and anaemia.
Respiratory System
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Chemical Control of Breathing and Plasma pH
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Function Testing
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Properties of Gas Exchange
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Failure
- Tuberculosis
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
Cardiovascular System
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Cardiac Conduction and Contraction
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Control of Cardiac Output
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Electrocardiograms
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Murmurs
- Pulses and Pressures
- Special Circulations
- The Cardiac Cycle
Haematology
- Anaemia
- Blood Groups, Crossmatching and Transfusion Reactions
- Full Blood Count
- Haematology in Systemic Disease
- Haematopoiesis and the Spleen
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Iron Metabolism
- Vitamin B12 and Folate
- When Haematopoiesis Goes Wrong
Pathology
Pharmacology
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Pharmacology of Airway Control
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Haematology
Metabolism (MDC2040)
65 articles
How the body handles energy and nutrients, and how hormones regulate this process, with diabetes and obesity as the main examples. We also place the gut, liver and kidney disease articles here as the nearest fit.
Metabolism
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Dietary Energy Production
- Energy Reactions in Cells
- Energy Storage
- Glycolysis
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Lipid Metabolism and Transport
- Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation
- Nutrition, Diet and Body Weight
- Oxidative Stress
- Oxygen-dependent Pathway
- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
- Temperature Regulation
- Vitamins, Cofactors, Minerals and Trace Elements
Endocrinology
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Calcium Metabolism
- Control of Appetite
- Diabetes Mellitus
- HPA and Growth Hormone
- Pituitary Disorders
- The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Disorders
- The Endocrine Pancreas
- The Thyroid Gland
Pharmacology
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Diuretics and Renal Pharmacology
- Drugs Affecting Acid Secretion
- Antiemetics and Laxatives
Gastrointestinal System
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
Urinary System
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Development of the Urinary System
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diuretics
- Glomerular Disease
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- Hyponatraemia
- Male Urological Conditions
- Micturition
- Prostate Pathology
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- The Nephron
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urological Malignancy
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Metabolism, Endocrinology, Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System
Year 2, Term 2
MK1, AMK and OSCEDevelopment (MDC2050)
41 articles
How a person develops from conception to childhood: gametes, embryo, placenta, fetus, congenital problems, inheritance and screening.
Embryology
Genetics
- DNA Repair and Cancer
- Epigenetics, Genomic Imprinting and Mitochondrial Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Introduction to Gene Mutation
- Mitosis and Meiosis
Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
- Gametogenesis
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Introduction to the Breast
- Labour and Delivery
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Physiology of the Mother
- Puberty
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- The Menopause
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- The Pelvic Floor
- The Placenta
- The Postpartum Period
From other subjects
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Development of the Urinary System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Child Immunisations
- Child Safeguarding
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Embryology, Genetics, Reproductive System
Carcinogenesis (MDC2060)
39 articles
How normal cells become cancer: the cell cycle, mutation and repair, then how tumours grow, spread and are treated across the body.
Pathology
- Acute Inflammation
- An Introduction to Pathology
- Atherosclerosis
- Basics of Pathology
- Behaviour of Neoplasms
- Cellular Adaptations
- Chronic Inflammation
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Introduction to Neoplasia
- Pathogenesis of Neoplasms
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- The Lymphatic System
- Thrombosis and Embolism
Genetics
- DNA Repair and Cancer
- Epigenetics, Genomic Imprinting and Mitochondrial Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Introduction to Gene Mutation
- Mitosis and Meiosis
Cell Physiology and Biology
Reproductive System
From other subjects
Year 2, Term 3
OSCE and MK2The Mind (MDC2070)
13 articles
Psychiatry and the brain in health and illness: mood, anxiety, psychosis (loss of contact with reality), dementia and delirium (sudden confusion during an acute illness), plus the drugs used to treat them.
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Higher Cortical Function
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
Pharmacology
From other subjects
Practice Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry questions on SimpleMed+
Ageing & Staying Well (MDC2080)
17 articles
Healthy ageing and the problems of later life: falls, frailty, dementia and delirium, prescribing for older people, palliative care and prevention.
Patient-Centred Care
- Ageing
- Child Immunisations
- Child Safeguarding
- Falls
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Men's Health
- Palliative Care
- Sepsis in Paediatrics
From other subjects
Preparation for Clinical Placement (MDC2090)
14 articles
This block gets you ready for clinical placement. We place safe prescribing, patient safety, common emergencies and OSCE skills here.
Pharmacology
OSCE
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
From other subjects
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Sepsis
- Respiratory Failure
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Acute Kidney Injury
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, Pharmacology
Throughout Years 1 and 2
Medical Knowledge
35 articles
The first assessment theme, built on cells, molecules, basic pathology and the principles of pharmacology. These foundations feed every block.
Cell Physiology and Biology
- Action Potentials
- Autonomic Nervous System Introduction
- Biological Membranes
- Enzyme-linked and Intracellular Receptor Signalling
- Enzymes and Regulation of Protein Function
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Introduction to DNA
- Introduction to the Cell
- Membrane Potentials
- Membrane Transport and Intracellular Calcium Regulation
- Molecular Techniques for Medics
- Post-translational Modification and Collagen Biosynthesis
- Protein Function in Oxygen Transport
- Protein Targeting
- Structure of Proteins
- The Cell Cycle, Checkpoints and Apoptosis
Musculoskeletal System
Pathology
Pharmacology
Metabolism
- Oxidative Stress
- Energy Reactions in Cells
- Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
- Temperature Regulation
- Vitamins, Cofactors, Minerals and Trace Elements
Urinary System
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cell Physiology and Biology, Pharmacology
Clinical Practice
50 articles
The second assessment theme: history taking, examination and procedures, practised in the Clinical Skills Resource Centre (Exeter's practice centre with patient simulators and mock wards) and on placement.
Browse every examination guide on the SimpleMed OSCE hub
Start here
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
Heart, lungs and circulation
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
Abdomen and groin
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Nervous system
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
Joints and spine
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
Endocrine
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
Eyes, ears, nose and neck
- Eye and Vision OSCE Examination
- Visual Acuity OSCE Assessment
- Fundoscopy (Ophthalmoscopy) OSCE Examination
- Anterior Segment Eye OSCE Examination
- Ear, Otoscopy and Hearing OSCE Examination
- Nasal OSCE Examination
- Neck Lump OSCE Examination
Skin, breast and lymph nodes
- Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination
Surface anatomy
The wider consultation
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care
Research and Scholarship
12 articles
The third assessment theme: reading evidence, judging studies and understanding the health of populations, with the professional side of practice.
Population and Social Science
- Beliefs of the Public
- Describing Data and Testing Hypotheses
- Epidemiological Studies
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Population Science
- Models of Health
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Population and Social Science Summary
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Population and Social Science, Patient-Centred Care
How Exeter assesses Years 1 and 2
- Exeter assesses three themes: Medical Knowledge, Clinical Practice and Research and Scholarship. Each year is one 120-credit module (MDC1001 and MDC2001).
- The Applied Medical Knowledge (AMK) test is a multiple-choice progress test. Exeter says its students sit it four times a year. The 2026 to 27 timetable lists two AMK dates in each of Years 1 and 2: March and May in Year 1, December and March in Year 2. Year 1 also has a mid-year test (Term 2) and an end-of-year test (Term 3).
- Year 2 has two Medical Knowledge assessments, labelled MK1 and MK2 on the timetable: MK1 in January and MK2 in June. OSCEs run through both years. Research and Scholarship runs alongside them: in Years 1 and 2 Exeter says the focus is on academic and evidence appraisal skills (judging how good the evidence for a claim is), with exposure to research in the Medical School.
- Exeter publishes the official dates and formats. Always check your own course materials.
Test yourself
Reading is half of revision. Each unit above links to matching single best answer questions on SimpleMed+.
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Getting ready for clinical
After Year 2 you move into the clinical years, with placements in hospitals and general practice.
This is an independent revision guide written by SimpleMed. It is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, Exeter Medical School or the University of Exeter. Block names and codes follow Exeter's 2026 to 27 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) timetable. Exeter does not publish block contents, so the article mapping is our own. Last updated October 2026.
