Practicum

Practicum Script is an online simulation-based program designed to augment clinical reasoning skills while introducing the nuances of uncertainty in decision-making processes. Contextual Use: Accessible exclusively to Year 6 students, Practicum Script offers a unique registration link specifically provided to facilitate signup for the platform. Staff Access: For staff members seeking access, please contact the Digital Learning Team at elearnm@imperial.ac.uk for further information.

Features of Practicum Script

• Case-Based Approach: Students are prompted to suggest investigations, differential diagnoses, and management plans, mimicking PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills).
• Quantitative Assessment: Students use a sliding scale to quantify the ‘likelihood’ of a diagnosis or the ‘usefulness’ of investigations/management strategies.
• Comparison with Experts: Students can compare their responses with those of experts, acknowledging differing opinions similar to real clinical practice.
• Dynamic Case Progression: As students progress through cases, the platform unveils more information, challenging them to evaluate if this information alters the likelihood of their hypotheses.
• Expert Opinion Tracking: Students can observe how expert opinions evolve with additional information, along with the rationale behind these changing perspectives.

 

Need Assistance? In the event of technical registration issues, students can seek assistance from the Practicum Script Connect team. Please don’t hesitate to raise a ticket for prompt support.