Sunderland Medical School Phase 1 Cheat Sheet
Every unit of Sunderland's Phase 1 (Years 1 and 2), with the SimpleMed articles that cover it. Find your unit, open the articles, revise.
- 2 years
- 14 units
- 356 SimpleMed articles
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Year 1, Units 1 to 8 plus Scholarship
End of Year 1 examsOrientation
5 articles
The start of Year 1: the language of anatomy, the cell, the basics of disease and how health is measured.
- Anatomical Terms
- Introduction to the Cell
- An Introduction to Pathology
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Introduction to Population Science
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cell Physiology and Biology, Population and Social Science
Health and Disease
29 articles
The foundations: how cells, genes and tissues work, and what happens in injury, inflammation, repair and tumour growth.
Cell Physiology and Biology
- Introduction to the Cell
- Biological Membranes
- Structure of Proteins
- Enzymes and Regulation of Protein Function
- Protein Function in Oxygen Transport
- Protein Targeting
- Post-translational Modification and Collagen Biosynthesis
- Introduction to DNA
- The Cell Cycle, Checkpoints and Apoptosis
- Molecular Techniques for Medics
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
Pathology
- An Introduction to Pathology
- Basics of Pathology
- Cellular Adaptations
- Acute Inflammation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- The Lymphatic System
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cell Physiology and Biology, Genetics, Pathology
Immunology and Infection
30 articles
The organisms that cause infection, how the immune system responds and how antibiotics and antivirals work. Sepsis and HIV show the full picture in a patient.
Infection
- An Introduction to Infection
- The Infection Model
- Bacterial Structure, Classification and Growth
- Gram Staining and Infection Investigations
- Streptococci
- Staphylococci and Other Gram-positive Bacteria
- Gram-negative Bacteria: Structure, Entry Routes and Endotoxin
- The Organisms Gram Staining Misses
- Principles of Medical Virology
- Fungi and Parasites: The Eukaryotic Pathogens
- Biofilms
- Innate Immunity
- Adaptive Immunity
- The Immunocompromised Host
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis
- Sepsis
- Travel-related Infections
- Antibiotics
Immunology
- Food Allergy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Immunological Therapies
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Infection, Immunology
Emergencies
24 articles
Recognising and starting to manage the acutely unwell patient: shock (the circulation failing to supply the organs with enough oxygen), sepsis, breathing and heart emergencies, acute brain and gut problems and poisoning.
Start here
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
Shock and sepsis
Heart and lungs
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Failure
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Asthma
Brain
Gut and kidney
Drugs and poisoning
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System
Life Course
30 articles
Development, growth and ageing: how an embryo forms, how children and older people differ, inherited conditions, vaccination, falls, dementia and end of life care.
Before birth
- Basics of Embryology
- Development of the Limbs and Body Wall
- Teratology and Congenital Malformations
- Gametogenesis
- Development of the Nervous System
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Development of the Urinary System
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Congenital Heart Defects
Inherited conditions
- 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
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
Childhood and adolescence
Later life
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Embryology, Patient-Centred Care, Genetics
Brain and Mind
42 articles
How the nervous system is built and works, and how it can go wrong in the brain and in mental health, with the drugs that act on it.
Structure and signalling
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Cells and Components of the Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Enzyme-linked and Intracellular Receptor Signalling
- Membrane Potentials
- Action Potentials
- Membrane Transport and Intracellular Calcium Regulation
- Autonomic Nervous System Introduction
Sensory, motor and higher functions
- Motor System
- Somatosensory System
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
- The Meninges
Neurological disease
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Headaches
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Movement Disorders
Mental health
Drugs acting on the brain
- Anaesthetics
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Opioids
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
Examination
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Head and Neck
Pregnancy
23 articles
The reproductive system, the menstrual cycle and fertility, then pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period (the weeks after birth), with the common complications.
Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Introduction to the Breast
- The Pelvic Floor
- Gametogenesis
- Puberty
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- The Menopause
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- The Placenta
- Physiology of the Mother
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Labour and Delivery
- The Postpartum Period
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Reproductive System, Embryology
Lifestyle
26 articles
How what we eat, drink and do shapes health: nutrition and energy metabolism, obesity and diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol, alcohol and how to counsel for change.
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
From other subjects
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Hypertension
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Men's Health
- Models of Health
- Beliefs of the Public
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Metabolism, Endocrinology, Patient-Centred Care
Scholarship
11 articles
Research and study skills for Year 1: reading data, understanding study design and judging evidence, with the laboratory techniques behind it.
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 Population and Social Science questions on SimpleMed+
Year 2, Units 9 to 14
End of Year 2 examsMechanisms of Disease
33 articles
How disease arises and spreads: inflammation, thrombosis, atherosclerosis, tumour biology, inherited disease and how drugs act on these processes.
Pathology
- An Introduction to Pathology
- Basics of Pathology
- Cellular Adaptations
- Acute Inflammation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- The Lymphatic System
- Introduction to Neoplasia
- Pathogenesis of Neoplasms
- Behaviour of Neoplasms
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
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
Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Safe Prescribing
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Poisoning and STOPP/START
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Immunosuppression and Disease-modifying Therapy
Immunology
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Pathology, Pharmacology, Genetics
Inputs and Outputs
59 articles
Everything that goes in and comes out: the gut, liver and pancreas, the kidneys and bladder, fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition and metabolism and the diseases of each.
Gut, liver and pancreas
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
Gastrointestinal disease
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
Kidneys and urinary tract
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Development of the Urinary System
- The Nephron
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Micturition
Kidney and urinary disease
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diuretics
- Glomerular Disease
- Hyponatraemia
- Male Urological Conditions
- Prostate Pathology
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urological Malignancy
Nutrition and 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
Drugs for the gut and kidney
Examination
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System, Metabolism
Movement and Trauma
51 articles
Bones, joints, muscles and nerves of the limbs and spine, with fractures, soft tissue injury and the common musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions.
Tissues and anatomy basics
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Structure of Bones
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Connective Tissue
- Joints
- Structure of the Muscles
- Muscles in Action
Upper limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Bones of the Hand
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
Lower limb
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Thigh
Spine and nerve supply
Inflammatory joint disease
Pain relief
Examination
- 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
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Immunology
Circulation
40 articles
The heart, vessels and blood: structure, physiology and control, then the common cardiovascular and blood diseases and their drugs.
Anatomy and development
Physiology
- The Cardiac Cycle
- Cardiac Conduction and Contraction
- Control of Cardiac Output
- Pulses and Pressures
- Special Circulations
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Electrocardiograms
Cardiovascular disease
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Murmurs
- Cardiovascular Drugs
Blood
- 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
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- The Lymphatic System
Drugs
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Diuretics and Renal Pharmacology
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
Examination
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Haematology
Breath of Life
21 articles
The lungs and airways: anatomy, mechanics, gas exchange and control of breathing, then asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), infection, cancer and respiratory failure.
Anatomy and development
Physiology
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
- Properties of Gas Exchange
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Chemical Control of Breathing and Plasma pH
- Lung Function Testing
Respiratory disease
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Failure
- Tuberculosis
Upper airway
Drugs
Examination
Integrated Systems
82 articles
Bringing it together where several systems are involved at once: hormones, the head and neck, neurological and mental health disease, reproductive disease and cancers.
Endocrine system
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Calcium Metabolism
- Control of Appetite
- Diabetes Mellitus
- HPA and Growth Hormone (hypothalamic-pituitary axis)
- Pituitary Disorders
- The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Disorders
- The Endocrine Pancreas
- The Thyroid Gland
Head and neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Ear Pathology
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- The Eye
- The Larynx
- The Meninges
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Skull
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Nervous system
- Motor System
- Somatosensory System
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Headaches
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Movement Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Delirium
Reproductive and breast disease
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Cancers across systems
Drugs
- Anaesthetics
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Opioids
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Immunosuppression and Disease-modifying Therapy
- NSAIDs
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Reproductive and Post-reproductive Health
Examination
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
- 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
- Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Endocrinology, Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Head and Neck
Scholarship and Skills
11 articles
Research and study skills for Year 2: study design, statistics, critical appraisal (judging how reliable a study is) and the evidence behind treatment.
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 Population and Social Science questions on SimpleMed+
Throughout Years 1 and 2
Anatomy Sessions
83 articles
Anatomy teaching is based in the Anatomy Lab and sits alongside problem-based learning (small-group cases that you work through with a tutor). The articles cover regional anatomy from surface features to nerve supply.
Anatomical language and tissues
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Structure of Bones
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Connective Tissue
- Joints
- Structure of the Muscles
- Muscles in Action
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
Upper limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Bones of the Hand
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
Lower limb
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Thigh
Spine and trunk
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- The Spine
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- The Pelvic Floor
Thorax and abdomen
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Development of the Urinary System
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Introduction to the Breast
Head and neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Ear Pathology
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- The Eye
- The Larynx
- The Meninges
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Skull
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Brain and nerves
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Cells and Components of the Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders
Development
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Head and Neck, Embryology
Clinical Skills and Early Placements
48 articles
Clinical skills sessions and GP and hospital placements run beside the units. These are the examination guides and patient care topics to practise with.
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
Patient-centred care
- Ageing
- Child Immunisations
- Child Safeguarding
- Falls
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Men's Health
- Palliative Care
- Sepsis in Paediatrics
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care
How Sunderland assesses Phase 1
- Each academic year carries 120 credits (a credit is the university's measure of study load). The units above are the blocks of each year.
- Sunderland assesses you in five ways: in-year written work, written information management skills assessments, written knowledge examinations, reflective assignments and practical examinations (OSCEs). Information management skills assessments are written tests of how you find and handle information. Reflective assignments are written reflection on your own learning.
- Your ePortfolio (your electronic record of work and reflection) and an annual review of progression are also part of assessment.
- Sunderland publishes the official dates and formats. Always check your own course materials.
Test yourself
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Getting ready for clinical
After Phase 1 you move into the clinical phases, with placements in hospitals and general practice.
An independent revision guide by SimpleMed, not endorsed by or affiliated with the University of Sunderland School of Medicine. Unit names follow the school's published Phase 1 programme specification. Sunderland does not publish unit topic lists, so each summary and the article mapping are our own reading of the titles. Last updated October 2026.
