Medical University of Bialystok. Regulations.

Health and safety rules- pediatric oncology and hematology

These regulations are in accordance with Rules and regulations at the Medical University of Białystok.
Classes are scheduled according to the yearly plan prepared by the Dean’s Office and The Pedagogic Board.
During classes students are obliged to wear clean short-sleeved coats and clean changed shoes. Students are obliged to have stethoscopes, which should be disinfected after ascultation of every patient. It is forbidden to carry into the Departments any outdoor clothes, bags or backpacks. The place where students can change their clothes and shoes is clearly marked students’ cloakroom.
It is forbidden to use any multimedia devices by the patients’ bed during classes. Taking photographs and recording is strictly forbidden.
Students are responsible for their personal belongings. In case of theft or damage Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology won’t be held responsible.
Students with any symptoms of the infection of the respiratory or digestive tracts should notify their assistant immediately before classes.
Students are allowed to enter rooms with signs „Izolacja ochronna” or „Izolacja kontaktowa” only with the assistant's permission.
Lectures, seminars and classes are MANDATORY! (Rules and regulations &10, point 21).
Justified short-time absence has to be made up after receiving permission of the Head of the Department (Rules and regulations &13, point 5).
Justification paper (doctor’s note or Dean’s notice) for short-time absence should be presented within 14 days from the end of the absence period in the Department’s Secretary Office. Notices presented after this time won’t be accepted.
If the absence time is longer than 50% of the duration of the classes, student is obliged to retake the whole pediatric oncology and hematology course, after setting the time with teaching assistant.
If the absence time is shorter than 50% of the duration of the classes, student is obliged to retake only missed classes, after setting the time with teaching assistant.
Unjustified absences are not possible to make up for, which results with not getting the final credit in pediatric oncology and hematology.
Changing of the clinic group is allowed only in justified cases, after receiving Dean’s permission (at the beginning of the semester). Passing this information to the Department lies entirely on the student.
Pediatric oncology and hematology classes are scheduled for 7 working days (Monday-Friday) 8:00-11:30 for the 5^th year and 8:00-11:45 for the 6th year students.
Every day (except the first one) there are 5 test questions from the current topic in accorodance with the schedule of the classes.
There are 7 seminars during the course, scheduled according to the themes presented on the notice board. Seminars are taking place in the seminar room (level N1, next to the dining hall).
Theme of the lectures and classes are presented on the notice board of the Department. Students should be prepared for classes using proposed textbooks and lectures.
Final credit in Pediatric oncology and hematology is in a form of 30 questions. Credit is achieved with good 21 responses.
Students who failed to receive credit, have opportunity to retake the test after setting the date with teaching assistant. There is no other possibility to receive a credit from Pediatric oncology and hematology course.

Regulations and legal provisions for the final exam in Pediatrics.
Medical Faculty / English Division

A. Opening remarks and general arrangements

The rules of the exam in Pediatrics are consistent with the Rules of Study and the Charter of the Medical University of Bialystok.
Exam in Pediatrics on the 6^th year is conceived to consist of two sequential sections: the test and oral exam. Students who have successfully accomplished their classes and have achieved all required credits are entitled to sit an exam. Positive evaluation and successful passing the test may subsequently qualify for the oral exam.
Passing the written test is a prerequisite for further oral exam, however, the final note and positive evaluation of the entire exam in Pediatrics is derived from the two sections (graded assignment to the test, and the oral exam).

B. The test

The multiple-choice test is composed of 120 items, and is scheduled for 120 minutes (1 minute per question)
The test questions include the whole content of the subject, and reflect all areas of pediatrics discussed and trained throughout the university course and curriculum, according to the syllabus for the study years 3^rd to 6^th.
Unassisted performance of the test is strictly advised. During the final test, students are strongly advised to refrain from using any written materials, unauthorized electronic devices, mobile phones or multimedia. Moreover, students must not communicate verbally or non-verbally with persons other than the assistants. Contacting other fellow students during the test is not allowed. Any violations of these rules will be regarded as cheating and will result in failing of the test.
The range and the set of test questions are prepared in a way reassuring objectivity. The lot is composed and mixed allowing more comfort and independence for individuals sitting side by side, so that the diversified sequence and order of answers are guaranteed.
The outcome of the test is presumed positive in case the student has achieved at least 60% of correct answers (i.e., 72 scores). The results below 72 scores denominate failure of the entire exam, i.e., negative evaluation /unacceptable note/ in the first attempt.
The results of the test are available and announced within the 3 weekdays from the date of the test. Commonly accepted form of publicizing is applied, thus, the policy and usual procedures of personal data protection is warranted in the announcement of the outcomes. Student is entitled to the inspection of his/her own exam form within 3 days after announcement of the results. Following this term, the insight into the works and exam papers will not be longer possible.
Scoring and the range of notes from the written test are based on the criteria specified below:
1. ≤71 points – unacceptable (fail = 2)
2. 72 – 80 points – acceptable (passing grade = 3)
3. 81 – 90 points – average (3.5)
4. 91 – 100 points – good (4)
5. 101 – 110 points – above good (4.5)
6. 111 – 120 points – excellent (5)

C. Oral exam in Pediatrics

The assignment to the location of the oral exam (pediatric department), and the examiner are randomized. The drawing is carried-out in a convenient time in the presence of (an) eligible student representative(s). An appropriate information is publicized ahead of the test and announced in advance.
Oral exam, being an integral part of the complete exam in Pediatrics, is held only upon achieving positive result of the test (i.e., more than 72 pts).
Four questions are prearranged for the oral exam, including one mandatory question on interpretation of diagnostic investigations / laboratory studies, and/or imaging in pediatrics. The oral exam is conducted by the supervisors / heads of pediatric departments or nominees, i.e., appointed associate and assistant professors. The academic teacher’s signature (both student record book and/or electronic system; e-protocol) is the competence and exclusive responsibility of the examiner.
The final grade of the exam in Pediatrics is the median resulting from the two parts of the exam (written and oral).

D. Resit and principles for retake the exam

In case of failure, students are entitled to turn up for a resit, and retake the exam. Students who fail the exam, will be granted only one single opportunity to retake it. The modality and the date of the retake will be announced on the website without undue delay. Note: There will be no possibility to retake the test in any other term than that appointed in the special announcement. This exam consists of both the 120-item multiple-choice test and structured oral exam, and is based on the identical procedure as that in the first attempt.