Capsule

Capsule is a comprehensive educational learning resource tailored to support undergraduate medical students in applying medical knowledge in clinical settings. The platform houses over 650 clinical cases accompanied by relevant questions, guiding students through realistic scenarios.

Contextual Use: Capsule is specifically designed for Phase 1c, 3a, and 3b medical students. It serves as an essential tool for reinforcing theoretical knowledge through practical application in the clinical environment.

Key Features and Support

Linking Capsule Cases to a MedLearn Specialty:
- To link Capsule cases to a MedLearn specialty, follow these steps:
- Go to Specialties & Sites > Specialties.
- Click on CAPSULE Cases for the respective year group.
- Choose one of two options to add cases:
- Option 1: Enter Capsule case ID.
- Option 2: Import cases from a previous year, select Academic year and Specialty, then click Import. Additional cases can be added or deleted after import.

How to Access Capsule:
- Capsule is accessible at Capusle.
- Students can log in using the password emailed to them. Password resets are available through the “Forgot your password” link.
- Email format: username@ic.ac.uk.

Staff Access Information:
- For staff access, please contact the Digital Learning Team at elearnm@imperial.ac.uk.

Need Assistance? Should you encounter any difficulties in using Sofia or have specific inquiries regarding navigation, learning outcomes, or other functionalities, pplease don’t hesitate to raise a ticket for prompt support.

Further Support

Linking CAPSULE cases to a MedLearn specialty

Linking between Capsule and Medlearn

FAQs

How do I link Capsule cases to a MedLearn specialty?

Follow the steps provided under "Linking Capsule Cases to a MedLearn Specialty" to seamlessly integrate Capsule cases into the MedLearn platform.

What is Capsule, and how does it support medical students?

Capsule is an educational learning resource with over 650 clinical cases, aiding medical students in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios.

Who can access Capsule, and how do students log in?

Capsule is available for Phase 1c, 3a, and 3b medical students. Students can log in at https://imperial.capsule.ac.uk using their provided password.

I forgot my Capsule password. How can I reset it?

Students can reset their Capsule password using the "Forgot your password" link on the login page at https://imperial.capsule.ac.uk. Use the email format username@ic.ac.uk.

Is Capsule available for all medical students, and how can staff access it?

Capsule is currently available for Year 3, 5, and 6 students. For staff access, please contact the Digital Learning Team at elearnm@imperial.ac.uk.