Dutch exam training course for the AKV-exam – dentists

Learning goals

By the end of the course, you will:

• understand fully what is required of you in each of the four parts of the test and know what you need to do.
• be able to distinguish main points from supporting details in a text and have practised summarising the main point of an article using referring words, linking words and correct grammatical structure.
• know the basics of giving a short presentation using MS Powerpoint.
• have practised conducting a dentist-patient interview in which you have covered aspects such as showing appropriate care, summarising and probing into what the patient says, and rounding off with a statement regarding follow-up appointments.
• know what is expected of you in writing up the doctor-patient interview in MS Word, and have practised doing so.

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Method

• Each of the four exam components are dealt with and practised in a focused way, partly as a class and partly in groups of two or three.
• The teacher will provide copies of the teaching materials during the lessons.

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Time investment

• This exam training course consists of 7 sessions at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
• The advised self-study load is approximately 3 hours per lesson, including the obligatory hour of private study with the group.

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Practical

• The language of instruction is Dutch.
• The teacher will provide copies of the teaching materials during the lessons.
• Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the classes and to play an active role. Attendance at at least 6 of the 7 classes will ensure you receive a certificate of attendance. There are no in-course tests.
• If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.

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Schedule

• Starting date: 26 June 2023 (Utrecht)

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Monday	26 June 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	3 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	10 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	17 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	24 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	31 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	7 August 2023	13:15	15:45

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• Starting date: 26 June 2023 (Virtual Classroom)

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Monday	26 June 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	3 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	10 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	17 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	24 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	31 July 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	7 August 2023	13:15	15:45

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• Starting date: 4 September 2023 (Virtual Classroom)

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Monday	4 September 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	11 September 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	18 September 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	25 September 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	2 October 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	9 October 2023	13:15	15:45
  Monday	16 October 2023	13:15	15:45

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• Starting date: 6 September 2023 (Utrecht)

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Wednesday	6 September 2023	11:00	13:30
  Wednesday	13 September 2023	11:00	13:30
  Wednesday	20 September 2023	11:00	13:30
  Wednesday	27 September 2023	11:00	13:30
  Wednesday	4 October 2023	11:00	13:30
  Wednesday	11 October 2023	11:00	13:30
  Wednesday	18 October 2023	11:00	13:30

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