Summative integrated exam

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The Summative Integrated Examination (SIP) is an overall examination of the annual content of medical studies at the Medical University of Vienna. At the Medical University of Innsbruck, the SIP has been replaced by the Cumulative Module Examination (KMP).

SIP and FIP at the MUW

The Summative Integrated Exam takes place in the form of a single and multiple choice exam, whereby either one or more answers can be correct depending on the question. The SIP takes place a total of 6 times in the study of human medicine and dentistry and covers the material for a maximum of 2 semesters . In the first year of study (= first stage of study), all of the material is checked at SIP1. The second, third and fourth year of study (= second phase of study) each contain a block that is checked separately from the SIP, also in single-choice format, at the end of the corresponding block. These are "special study models (SSM)" which the students should prepare for their diploma thesis. In addition, from the 2nd year of study on, some internships and seminars are completed with a practical examination. The material from the "Special Study Models" is not SIP-relevant due to the independent review. This does not apply to partial block exams (e.g. anatomy exams) held during the year; this material is examined in the respective following SIP. A SIP can be repeated 4 times, the 4th and 5th taking place in the form of an examination before a committee and the 5th taking an oral part of the exam. SIP 1 comprises 230 multiple choice questions. Passing this examination entitles you to advance to the second stage of study or the third semester. There is also the SIP 2 (170 questions), which is held at the end of the 4th semester, the SIP 3 (180 questions) at the end of the 6th semester, the SIP 4 (125 questions) in the middle of the 8th semester. Semester, the SIP 5 (150 questions) at the end of the 10th semester and the SIP 6 (175 questions) at the end of the 12th semester. The course is completed by passing the SIP 6, provided that the thesis has been positively assessed. It should be emphasized that SIP 5 and SIP 6, i.e. the clinical section or third study section, are not examined in blocks, but in tertials.

New examination modalities (changes WS 07/08)

  • Since the summer semester 08, SIPs with fewer than 30 students have been held in open-question mode at the MUW. This means that no longer 5 possible answers are given, of which the best possible one has to be ticked, but the student has to formulate an independent answer. This is justified by the insufficient number of new single choice questions. Since this examination mode is only relevant on a few repeat dates due to the high number of students, it is easy as a student to avoid these exams.

Aptitude test for medical studies (EMS)

With the introduction of the EMS and a study place restriction right from the start of the course in 2006, the failure rate at SIP 1 could be drastically reduced. In addition, in the winter semester of 2006, the number of places for the 2nd stage (3rd to 6th semester) was increased from 600 to 720 places for the first time. Thus, the reduction of the waiting list for the 2nd stage of study was pushed ahead. The EMS is held before the course begins and tests the suitability of the prospective students for studying medicine .

Examination procedure & examination regulations

The duration of the exam depends on the number of questions and thus on the respective SIP. One minute of answering time is allowed for per question. However, there is still time to transfer the final result into a DIN A4 computer sheet. There are no breaks.

Passage limit SIP 1:

  • Scope: 6 blocks, 230 questions
  • The block pass limit is 60%, a total of 66.6% must be achieved. If you have less than 60% in a block and achieve a total of 66.6%, you only have to repeat the block in which you have achieved less than 60% (at the Medical University of Innsbruck, however, there is no block repetition option) . If more than one block is negative (less than 60%) or the overall passing limit has not been reached (less than 66.6%), the entire examination must be repeated.
  • In the 2006 summer semester, the total pass limit for SIP 1 was raised from 60 to 66.6% for the first time.

Passage limit SIP2 - SIP6:

  • Both the overall pass limit and the block pass limit (SIP2, SIP3, SIP4) or tertiary pass limit (SIP5, SIP6) are set at 60%.

Note: In the first year of the new curriculum, the pass limit for all SIPs is set at 51%. This year graduated in the summer semester 2007.

FIP

The so-called FIP (Formative Integrated Examination) comes before a SIP at the end of the winter semester and only takes place in the first three years of the course. A negative result in this test is canceled with the subsequent positive result in the SIP. It serves the student only to test knowledge and as an incentive to learn. Therefore no grades are given and everyone gets the evaluation "participated with success". However, like all other courses, an appearance at the FIP is necessary during the year in order to be admitted to the SIP.

In Innsbruck, participation in FIP1 at the end of the first semester is compulsory for both human medicine and dentistry students. There will be no more formative integrated examinations in further academic years. Since 2015 the FIP has not taken place in Innsbruck either.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/studienabteilung/fileadmin/HP-Relaunch/pdfstudien/HumanmedizinN202/allg-info-bestehensgrenzen-20071001.pdf  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / www.meduniwien.ac.at  
  2. ↑ http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/studienabteilung/fileadmin/HP-Relaunch/pdfstudien/HumanmedizinN202/allg-info-pruefungen-2009.pdf  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was created automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / www.meduniwien.ac.at  
  3. ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original from July 29, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.oemu.at
  4. ↑ http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/index.php?id=31&news_id=621&content_id=show_news_details.php
  5. ↑ http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/homepage/fileadmin/HP-Relaunch/pdforganisation/oeffentlichkeitsarbeit/presse/Archiv/PAMatouschek060906.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/files2/1/n202/SIP1-2009-04-Ausschr.pdf
  7. ↑ http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/studienabteilung/fileadmin/HP-Relaunch/pdfstudien/HumanmedizinN202/StudienplanN202_2010.pdf  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Chapter 7.1.2.1.@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / www.meduniwien.ac.at  
  8. ↑ http://www.i-med.ac.at/lehre/studium/lehrinhalte/plaene/Studienplan_Humanmedizin_2011-12.pdf
  9. ↑ http://www.i-med.ac.at/lehre/studium/lehrinhalte/plaene/Studienplan_Zahnmedizin_2011-12.pdf