ME33MM: MINDFULNESS AND MEDICINE (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05

Course Overview

This course is an introduction to the concept and practice of mindfulness for medical students, involving the critical analysis of the subject and the underpinning neuroscience of mindfulness.
Mindfulness is included in the NICE guidelines as an NHS treatment for mild to moderate recurring depression. Furthermore, there is a large body of research indicating the physiological, psychological and neurological benefits of practice mindfulness. The study and practice of mindfulness is, therefore, of relevance to medical students hence why this course is offered as a Medical Humanities option. The course involves training in mindfulness practices

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	3
Term	First Term	Credit Points	30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Kim D Miller

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
Either Medicine (ME) or Degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Course Aims:

To facilitate the development of knowledge about, and understanding of, the concept of mindfulness
To facilitate the critical analysis of the concept of mindfulness
To facilitate an understanding of the neurobiological impact of mindfulness.
To offer training in mindfulness practice
To develop critical reading and writing skills
To develop skills for analytical reasoning, debating, communicating and presenting.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Alternative Assessment

1x 3500 word essay: critical, academic writing on mindfulness and associated concepts, and its relevance to medical professionals and medical practice (60%)

1x Reflective report: reflective writing on the experience of mindfulness practice (20%)

1x Oral presentation via Collaborate: presentation on the experience of mindfulness practice and one selected aspect of mindfulness or an associated concept (20%)

Alternative Resit Assessment

Resubmission of written work (100%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.