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Monday 11th September 2017
0930 - 0945 PU PSMD Deans Welcome by Professor Robert Sneyd, Dean - Sherwell Lower Lecture Theatre, Sherwell Building
Welcome to all students enrolled on the BMBS, BDS and DTH programmes.
0945 - 1015 Student Support and Portland Square Faculty Office by Debbie Couch, Pam Frost and Roxanne Treloar - Sherwell Lower Lecture Theatre, Sherwell Building
Overview of support services available for all students of Plymouth University and an introduction to the Faculty Office: How we communicate with you, contact details and opening hours, reporting absences, extenuating circumstances, travel information and University Health and Safety.
1015 - 1045 Enrolment - Sherwell Foye, Sherwell Building
ID card and welcome bag collection
1045 - 1100 Photograph - Reservoir Cafe Steps, Nancy Astor Building
Cohort photograph
1100 - 1130 Welcome to PDS by Professor Christopher Tredwin, Head of Peninsula Dental School - Stonehouse Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building
An overview of our unique, spiral, patient-centred curriculum and the mission of the Peninsula Dental School of changing people's lives.
1130 - 1200 Year 1 Overview by Sveta Zaric (BDS Year 1 Lead) and Clare McIlwaine (DTH Programme Lead) - Stonehouse Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building
Detailed explanation of Year 1- what to expect and how to pass.
1200 - 1230 Equality and Diversity and DentSoc Introduction with Katie McManus and representatives of DentSoc - Stonehouse Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building
An introduction to Equality and Diversity and DentSoc - who we are and what we do.
1330 - 1500 EBL Workshops (Groups 6 - 10) with Cathy Coelho, Sveta Zaric and Pollyanna Magne - Room A109, Portland Square Building
Introduction to Enquiry Based Learning - Brainstorming around the Induction case.
1330 - 1630 DentSoc Campus Tours (optional) - TBC
1500 - 1630 EBL Workshops (Groups 1 - 5) with Cathy Coelho, Sveta Zaric and Pollyanna Magne - Room A109, Portland Square Building
Introduction to Enquiry Based Learning - Brainstorming around the Induction case.
Tuesday 12th September 2017
0900 - 1200 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 1 - 5) with Natalie Sobey, Beth Hallissey and Malcolm Bruce - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
0900 - 1130 Life Science Resource Centre (Groups 6 - 10) with Debbie Kirvell, Carol Price-Thomas, Jon Bennett and Louise Belfield - Rooms C301, C313 and C315 LSRC, Portland Square Building
1300 - 1600 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 6 - 10) with Natalie Sobey, Beth Hennessey and Malcolm Bruce - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
1300 - 1530 Life Science Resource Centre (Groups 1 - 5) with Debbie Kirvell, Carol Price-Thomas, Jon Bennett and Louise Belfield - Rooms C301, C313 and C315 LSRC, Portland Square Building
Wednesday 13th September 2017
0900 - 0930 Library Tour (Groups 1 - 5) with Graham Titley Information Specialist – Reception, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
A tour around our fantastic library.
0900 - 1000 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Induction Part 1: Moodle and more (Groups 6 - 10) - Room C203, IT suite, Portland Square Building
Introduction to our virtual learning environment and discussion forum with the TelMed Team.
0930 - 1100 Searching, Accessing Library Electronic Resources (Groups 1 - 5) with Graham Titley, Information Specialist - Room C301, LSRC, Portland Square Building
How to find the resources you will need.
1100 - 1130 Library Tour (Groups 6 - 10) with Graham Titley Information Specialist - Reception, Charles Seale-Hayne Library
A tour around our fantastic library.
1100 - 1200 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Induction Part 1: Moodle and more (Groups 1 - 5) - Room C203, IT suite, Portland Square Building
Introduction to our virtual learning environment and discussion forum with the TelMed Team.
1130 - 1300 Searching, Accessing Library Electronic Resources (Groups 6 - 10) with Graham Titley, Information Specialist - Room C301, LSRC, Portland Square Building
How to find the resources you will need.
International Students Only
1330 - 1630 International Students Welcome with Dr Poorna Gunasekera and Dr Karen Johnstone - Room C304, LSRC, Portland Square Building
An opportunity to meet and talk with international student tutors, support services from across the university and other international students.
Thursday 14th September 2017
0900 - 1200 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 6 -10) with Natalie Sobey, Beth Hallissey and Malcolm Bruce - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
Consolidate aseptic technique, posture and hand piece skills (low speed hand pieces engraving names).
0900 - 1030 Study Skills (Groups 1 - 5) with Joe Allison - Room C301, LSRC, Portland Square Building
1300 - 1600 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 1 - 5) with Natalie Sobey, Beth Hallissey and Malcolm Bruce - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
Consolidate aseptic technique, posture and hand piece skills (low speed hand pieces engraving names).
1300 - 1430 Study Skills (Groups 6 - 10) with Joe Allison - Room C301, LSRC, Portland Square Building
Friday 15th September 2017
0900 - 1030 Enquiry Based learning (Groups 1 - 5) - all rooms are based in Portland Square Building
Meet your EBL Facilitator and discuss the induction case. Ros Alexander, Pam Ward, Paula Trower and Jon Victor.
Group 1 – B8, Group 2 - C5, Group 3 - C313, Group 4 – C315 and Group 5 – C501
0900 - 1030 Reflective Practice (Groups 6 - 10) with Joe Allison - Room C301, LSRC, Portland Square Building
1100 - 1230 Enquiry Based learning (Groups 6 - 10) - all rooms are based in Portland Square Building
Meet your EBL Facilitator and discuss the induction case. Ros Alexander, Pam Ward, Paula Trower and Jon Victor.
Group 6 – B8, Group 7 - C5, Group 8 - C313, Group 9 – C315 and Group 10 – C501
1100 - 1230 Reflective Practice (Groups 1 - 5) with Joe Allison - Room C301, LSRC, Portland Square Building
1300 - 1700 Information Fair - Atria A, B and C, Portland Square Building
Exhibitors will include; Plymouth University Support Teams, various dental student societies and external exhibitors e.g. Dental Defence Union, Dental Protection Society and HM Forces.
Monday 18th September 2017
0900 - 1030 Cross Infection (Groups 1 - 5) with Erika Jones and Team – Room A102, Portland Square
An introduction to cross infection, providing an overview of the principles of infection control and prevention, an overview of the policies and procedures used within the clinical facilities.
1030 - 1100 Talk from Chief Dental Officer, Sara Hurley - Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square
1100 - 1230 Cross Infection (Groups 6-10) with Erika Jones and Team - Room A102, Portland Square
An introduction to cross infection, providing an overview of the principles of infection control and prevention, an overview of the policies and procedures used within the clinical facilities.
1330 - 1500 Enquiry Based Learning (Groups 1 - 5) - all rooms are based in Portland Square Building
Finalise the Induction case with your EBL facilitators. Ros Alexander, Pam Ward, Paula Trower and Jon Victor.
Group 1 – B8, Group 2 - C5, Group 3 - C313, Group 4 - C315 and Group 5 – C501
1400 - 1500 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Induction part 2: ePortfolios and introduction to the Assessment Database (Groups 6 - 10) - Room C203, IT Suite, Portland Square Building
Continuing your journey on our virtual learning environment and discussion forum
1530 - 1700 Enquiry Based Learning (Groups 6-10) - all rooms are based in Portland Square Building
Finalise the Induction case with your EBL facilitators. Ros Alexander, Pam Ward, Zoe Brookes, Paula Trower and Jon Victor.
Group 6 – B8, Group 7 - C5, Group 8 - C313, Group 9 - C315 and Group 10 – C501
1530 - 1630 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Induction part 2: ePortfolios and introduction to the Assessment Database (Groups 1 - 5) - Room C203, IT Suite, Portland Square Building
1730 - 1830 DentSoc get together Mums and Dads - Block A Atrium, Portland Square Building
Tuesday 19th September 2017
0830 - 1200 Occupational Health Appointments (Groups 6 - 10) – Derriford Health and Leisure Centre, Derriford Hospital, Derriford
0900 - 1200 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 1 - 5) With Natalie Sobey, Beth Hallissey and Malcolm Bruce - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
High speed hand pieces making slots and consolidate aseptic techniques.
1300 - 1430 Occupational Health Appointments (Groups 1 - 5) – Derriford Health and Leisure Centre, Derriford Hospital, Derriford
1300 - 1600 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 6 - 10) With Natalie Sobey, Beth Hallissey and Malcolm Bruce - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
High speed hand pieces making slots and consolidate aseptic techniques
Wednesday 20th September 2017
0900 - 1030 Professionalism (Assessment and Feedback) (Groups 6 - 10) with Sally Hanks and Pollyanna Magne - Room A102, Portland Square Building
During this workshop we will explore aspects of professionalism and how these relate to your studies and to your future career.
1100 - 1230 Professionalism (Assessment and Feedback) (Groups 1 - 5) with Sally Hanks and Pollyanna Magne - Room A102, Portland Square Building
During this workshop we will explore aspects of professionalism and how these relate to your studies and to your future career.
Thursday 21st September 2017
0900 - 1200 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 6 - 10) - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
Consolidate hand piece skills and introduction to SOEL Health (Software of Excellence for special markets) on creating a patient
0930 – 1030 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Drop In session (Groups 1 – 5) – C203, IT Suite Portland Square
1030 - 1130 Questions and Answers Session (Group 1 - 5) - Room A102, Portland Square Building
1300 - 1600 Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Groups 1 - 5) - Room C201, SDLE, Portland Square Building
Consolidate hand piece skills and introduction to SOEL Health (Software of Excellence for special markets) on creating a patient
1330 – 1430 Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Drop In session (Groups 1 – 5) – C203, IT Suite Portland Square
1430 - 1530 Questions and Answers Session (Group 6 - 10) - Room A102, Portland Square Building
1845 Meet DentSoc at the top of the Student Union to be walked to the Hoe
1915 - 2145 PU PSMD Welcome Party - Graduation Marquees, Plymouth Hoe
Friday 22nd September 2017
0900 - 1030 Enquiry Based Learning (Groups 1 - 5) - all rooms are based in Portland Square Building
Mini case and feedback time. Ros Alexander, Pam Ward, Paula Trower and Jon Victor.
Group 1 – B8, Group 2 - C5, Group 3 - C313, Group 4 - C315 and Group 5 – C501
1030 - 1100 Feedback Session (Groups 1 - 5) - Room C203, IT Suite, Portland Square Building
1100 - 1230 Enquiry Based Learning (Groups 6 - 10) - all rooms are in Portland Square Building
Mini case and feedback time. Ros Alexander, Pam Ward, Paula Trower and Jon Victor.
Group 6 – B8, Group 7 - C5, Group 8 - C313, Group 9 - C315 and Group 10 – C501
1230 - 1300 Feedback Session (Groups 6 - 10) - Room C203, IT Suite, Portland Square Building
