Surgery
Graduate Diploma in Surgery
(GradDipSurg) KF039
Master of Surgery
(MS) KC049
| Course | Credit points for award | Duration full-time | Duration part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GradDipSurg | 36 | 1.5 years | 2 to 3 years |
| MS | 48 | 2 years | 3 to 4 years |
For information about the Master of Surgery (by research) see the Postgraduate Research Studies chapter.
Overview
The University of Sydney is home to the largest academic surgical discipline in Australasia. Its courses aim to provide an understanding of the principle of applying the best available research evidence to patient care, as well as the skills required for clinical research.
The Master of Surgery combines research and coursework. Students enrol in one of the following streams:
- breast surgery
- cardiothoracic surgery
- colorectal surgery
- endocrine surgery
- endovascular surgery
- hand surgery
- head and neck
- neurosurgery
- orthopaedic
- otorhinolaryngology
- paediatric surgery
- plastic/reconstructive surgery
- surgical oncology
- surgical outcomes
- transplant surgery
- upper gastrointestinal surgery
- urology
- vascular surgery and endovascular surgery
Course Outcomes
The knowledge that graduates obtain will complement the practical experience that advanced trainees receive in teaching hospitals through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons training program.
Degree Resolutions
Sydney Medical School resolutions and the printed handbook are the official statement of Faculty policy. The resolutions contained in the printed handbook are accurate as at November 2010. If a conflict is perceived between the content of the printed handbook and information available elsewhere, Sydney Medical School resolutions and the information available in the handbook online shall always take precedence. See the handbook online website:
http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/handbooks_admin/medicine.shtml.
See the Policy Online website: http://sydney.edu.au/policy, for copies of University policies.
Master of Surgery (by coursework)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| KF039 | Graduate Diploma in Surgery |
| KC049 | Master of Surgery |
2 Attendance pattern
2.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
3.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement, deemed to be equivalent.
(a)
a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and
(a)
a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and
(b)
a traineeship with the relevant surgical training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent;
(c)
employment as resident medical officer, satisfactory interview, satisfactory references, and approval by Head of Discipline;
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Surgery.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Surgery a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Surgery a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(a)
24 credit points of core units of study including 18 credit points of dissertation units of study; and
7 Stream
(3)
The degree of Master of Surgery shall be awarded in the stream in which the candidate enrols. The testamur for the degree shall specify the stream.
8 Credit for previous study
0.
Credit from prior studies (other than from embedded courses) towards the Graduate Diploma in Surgery or Master of Surgery is limited to eight credit points.
9 Transitional provisions
Table of Units of Study: Surgery
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Core unit |
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| PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Core Dissertation units of study for the master's degree |
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| Students must enrol in 18 credit points of dissertation units, which may be in one semester or split over two semesters. Students must be enrolled in order to submit their dissertation. If a student is not able to submit his/her dissertation after enrolling in 18 credit points of dissertation units of study, he/she must re-enrol in a minimum of 9 credit points of dissertation units of study, with the concomitant financial liability, every semester until he/she submits. | |||
| SURG5007 Dissertation A |
9 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| SURG5008 Dissertation B |
9 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Elective Units |
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| SURG5001 Devel & Meas of Surgical Hlth Outcomes 1 |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| SURG5003 Devel & Meas of Surgical Hlth Outcomes 2 |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| SURG5011 Imaging Surgical Patients |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| SURG5012 Surgical Metabolism |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| SURG5013 Safety in Surgery |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| SURG5015 Surgical Anatomy: Based on Dissection |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students request permission from the postgraduate coordinator to enrol in this unit. The coordinator emails the Postgraduate Student Administration Unit advice that the student has permission to enrol |
Semester 1 |
| SURG5016 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| SURG5017 Microsurgery |
6 | A Medical Degree Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students request permission from the unit of postgraduate coordinator to enrol in this unit. The coordinator emails the Postgraduate Student Administration Unit advice that the student has permission to enrol. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SURG5020 Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominal Anatomy |
6 |
Students must contact Unit of Study coordinator (cyoungnsw@aol.com) as early as possible to receive pre-reading material |
Semester 1 |
| SURG5021 Transplantation Immunobiology |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| SURG5022 Principles & Practice of Transplantation |
6 | P SURG5021 |
Semester 2 |
| PATH5000 Surgical Pathology |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| In exceptional circumstances, on application to and with written approval from the Head of Discipline or course coordinator, a student may enrol in an elective unit of study not listed above. | |||
Further enquiries
Mrs May Lee
Phone: +61 2 9351 2400
Fax: +61 2 9351 2401
Email:
Units of Study Descriptions for 2011
PATH5000 Surgical Pathology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Nicholas King, Assoc Prof Brett Hambly Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x1hr tutorials/week Assessment: 1. participation weekly tutorials (20%)
2. 1x3000wd essay (30%)
3. 13x15min weekly quizzes (20%)
4. 1x1hr final exam (30%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
The Surgical Pathology Unit of Study is based on examination of macroscopic pathology specimens (bottles) located in the Pathology Museum collection and examination of microscopic slides of relevant pathological processes. Candidates will read / view preliminary materials, distributed directly and through the university website, prior to attending 13 weekly 2 hour evening sessions at the University. These sessions will be divided into a Museum-based tutorial and a microscopic tutorial. Each session will conclude with a brief revision quiz on the material covered during the preceding sessions. Additionally, students will prepare an in-depth, semi-structured assignment on a pathological process, where possible of relevance to their particular interests. Topics that will be covered will include basic pathological processes (eg immunology, inflammation, neoplasia etc) and systems pathology (eg cardiovascular, respiratory, gastroenterology, neurology, genitourinary, orthopaedic etc).
Textbooks
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease 8th Ed (Kumar, Abbas, Fausto, Aster) Saunders Elsevier, online version available from University Library following enrolment, plus course materials.
PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Mr Kevin McGeechan and Associate Professor Petra Macaskill Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 x 2hr lecture, 10 x 1hr lectures, 11 x 2hr tutorials, 2 x 1hr and 8 x 0.5hr statistical computing self directed learning tasks over 12 weeks - lectures and tutorials may be completed online Assessment: 1x4 page assignment (30%) and 1x2.5hr open-book exam (70%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day or On-line
This unit aims to provide students with an introduction to statistical concepts, their use and relevance in public health. This unit covers descriptive analyses to summarise and display data; concepts underlying statistical inference; basic statistical methods for the analysis of continuous and binary data; and statistical aspects of study design. Specific topics include: sampling; probability distributions; sampling distribution of the mean; confidence interval and significance tests for one-sample, two paired samples and two independent samples for continuous data and also binary data; correlation and simple linear regression; distribution-free methods for two paired samples, two independent samples and correlation; power and sample size estimation for simple studies; statistical aspects of study design and analysis. Students will be required to perform analyses using a calculator and will also be required to conduct analyses using statistical software (SPSS). It is expected that students spend an additional 2 hours per week preparing for their tutorials. Computing tasks are self-directed.
Textbooks
Course notes are provided.
SURG5001 Devel & Meas of Surgical Hlth Outcomes 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Solomon, Associate Professor Jane Young Session: Semester 1 Classes: 10x2hr modules. Participants will be able to achieve each module's objectives by completing the provided essential reading, working through the set questions and taking part in the tutorial. For each module, additional reading and resources will be provided for those who wish to pursue the topic in more detail. Assessment: Participation (40%). Participation marks are awarded for the submission of set exercises and attendance of tutorial. Written assignment (60%). The written assignment will have relevance to each participants own speciality. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of key methodological concepts and issues needed to conduct high quality clinical and health services research. The course covers aspects of clinical epidemiology, outcome evaluation and health economic assessment with a focus on surgical research. The broad nature of the course will provide an introduction to key topics across these fields but may also serve as a means for participants to identify specific areas of interest that they would like to pursue in their own future research.
Course content includes: sources of bias in surgical studies; study designs in surgical effectiveness research; RCTs and problems with RCTs in surgery; development and evaluation of outcome measures; cost effectiveness analyses; quality of life and utility measures; evaluation of screening and diagnostic tests and systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
Course content includes: sources of bias in surgical studies; study designs in surgical effectiveness research; RCTs and problems with RCTs in surgery; development and evaluation of outcome measures; cost effectiveness analyses; quality of life and utility measures; evaluation of screening and diagnostic tests and systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
SURG5003 Devel & Meas of Surgical Hlth Outcomes 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Solomon, Associate Professor Jane Young Session: Semester 2 Classes: 8x2hr modules. Participants will be able to achieve each module's objectives by completing the provided essential reading, working through the set exercises and taking part in the tutorial. Assessment: Participation (40%). Participation marks are awarded for the submission of set exercises and attendance of tutorial. Written assignment (60%). Participants will develop a research grant application for submission which will be assessed to NHMRC standards. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
The objective of this course is for participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in Part 1 to develop their own research proposal relevant to their speciality or research interest. The standard of the proposal will be to that of a peer-reviewed grant such as NHMRC. In addition to completing the research proposal, participants will face questions from a mock interview panel about their submission.
Content includes the practical aspects of developing a research proposal including: literature review; grant writing skills; use of appropriate outcome measures; minimising bias; study design, recruitment and follow up and analytic frameworks.
Participants will discuss their proposal within tutorials and gain feedback and advice from their peers and tutors.
Content includes the practical aspects of developing a research proposal including: literature review; grant writing skills; use of appropriate outcome measures; minimising bias; study design, recruitment and follow up and analytic frameworks.
Participants will discuss their proposal within tutorials and gain feedback and advice from their peers and tutors.
SURG5007 Dissertation A
Credit points: 9 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 6hr/week independent supervised research Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit the dissertation in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
The dissertation is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The dissertation is in Parts A and B, both of which will be completed in a minimum of one year of full time study or two years of part time study.
SURG5008 Dissertation B
Credit points: 9 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 6hr/week independent supervised research Assessment: Candidates will be required to submit the dissertation in the form of a paper dealing with research on a specific topic. It should be the equivalent of one paper which would be acceptable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific, academic or professional journal. In keeping with Academic Board policy there is an option to submit published work based on research undertaken while enrolled for this degree. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
The dissertation is a formal piece of writing relevant to the subject area of the masters degree. Candidates will work on a specified research project under appropriate supervision. At least one of the project supervisors must be an academic staff member of the University. The dissertation is in Parts A and B, both of which will be completed in a minimum of one year of full time study or two years of part time study.
SURG5011 Imaging Surgical Patients
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Preston Harris Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x1hr lecture plus 1x1hr tutorial and 4hr directed study per week Assessment: practical assignment involving case studies requiring investigation leading to diagnosis Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
The unit of study aims to introduce all types of imaging relevant to the practice of surgery, to understand the underlying physical and technological principles upon which imaging relies and to know the indications for use and complications of imaging. By the end of the unit students will understand the scientific basis of the various imaging modalities and the indications for their use and appreciate the importance of protection of patients and personnel from the harmful effects of imaging.
The contents of the unit are: B mode, spectral analysis and duplex ultrasound; computerised tomography; magnetic resonance; positron emission tomography; radio isotope imaging; angiography; imaging guided therapeutic techniques and safety measures in imaging.
The contents of the unit are: B mode, spectral analysis and duplex ultrasound; computerised tomography; magnetic resonance; positron emission tomography; radio isotope imaging; angiography; imaging guided therapeutic techniques and safety measures in imaging.
Textbooks
Current surgical literature - references supplied.
SURG5012 Surgical Metabolism
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Ross Smith Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x1hr lecture plus 1x2hr tutorial plus 4hr directed study per week Assessment: attendance, assignments, open book essay Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
The aims of the unit are for the student to acquire knowledge of body composition in health and malnutrition and to understand adaptive response of the body to stress, trauma and sepsis. By the end of the unit the student will become competent in providing enteral and parenteral nutritional therapy to metabolically compromised patients.
Content includes body composition in health and malnutrition; measurement of malnutrition; sequence of stress response; enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition.
Content includes body composition in health and malnutrition; measurement of malnutrition; sequence of stress response; enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition.
Textbooks
Current surgical literature - references supplied.
SURG5013 Safety in Surgery
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor John Andrew Cartmill Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1hr lecture plus 1x2hr tutorial for 3weeks, plus 4hr directed study per week and 1x3day seminar Assessment: attendance and practical assignments involving case studies Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
This unit of study aims to gain insight into safety in surgery from dual perspectives; that of the individual surgeon 'on the spot' as well as the broader social, technological and political context. At the end of the unit, students will have learned to appreciate performance limitations of individuals and teams, develop personal safety skills and behaviours and develop skills in debriefing, incident analysis and disclosure
Content includes generic industrial accidents, mishaps and near misses; human factors, psychology and surgical decision making, team theory and critical incident debriefing, incident analysis and disclosure.
Content includes generic industrial accidents, mishaps and near misses; human factors, psychology and surgical decision making, team theory and critical incident debriefing, incident analysis and disclosure.
Textbooks
Current surgical literature - references supplied.
SURG5015 Surgical Anatomy: Based on Dissection
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor James May, Professor George Ramsey-Stewart Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2.5 hour personal prosection class per week, 1.5 hour demonstration of anatomical dissections in OSCE format per week Assessment: Participation in the weekly OSCE anatomical theme sessions and personal prosection classes (40%), a mark based on the quality of the dissection in the chosen specialty and a mark based on the candidate's anatomical knowledge as demonstrated in the weekly viva (60%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Students request permission from the postgraduate coordinator to enrol in this unit. The coordinator emails the Postgraduate Student Administration Unit advice that the student has permission to enrol
The Surgical Anatomy unit of study is based on cadaver dissection and offered jointly by Disciplines of Surgery and Anatomy. There are three components to the course. Firstly, candidates are required to perform a prosection in the area of their chosen specialty. They must prepare a detailed description of the prosection including illustrations/photographs. The second requirement is that candidates attend a 1.5 hour session each week on a known anatomical theme and demonstrate the anatomical features of dissected pecimens to USydMP students, in an OSCE format. The third requirement is to prepare for a weekly viva, conducted on prosections, by self directed learning. All three components are completed in one morning session per week (Either Monday or Wednesday)
Textbooks
Last's Textbook of Anatomy. Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy
SURG5016 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Harris, Professor Geoffrey White and Dr Steven Dubenec Session: Semester 2 Classes: 10x2hr evening seminars. Participants will be provided with instruction for home study in preparation for each session. Assessment: learning summary (70%) Each week participants will be required to submit a 1 to 2 page written summary of the key issues from the previous week; 1xwritten assignment (30%) Participants will complete a written assignment on a topic of relevance to their own surgical specialty by the completion of the course. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
The objective of this unit of study is for participants to develop a greater understanding of the anatomy, pathophysiology and treatment options for peripheral vascular disorders by open or endovascular means. This unit of study will introduce students to key areas of vascular anatomy and pathology at an advanced level. Where appropriate, vascular imaging will be incorporated. Course participants will also be exposed to other relevant disciplines, including cardiology, radiology and endocrinology. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a critical knowledge of the academic basis for contemporary vascular surgery.
Textbooks
Rutherford RB (ed) Vascular Surgery, 6th Edition 2005.
SURG5017 Microsurgery
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Graham J. Gumley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 6x 2 hour tutorials, or potentially 3 x 3hour tutorials Assumed knowledge: Medical Degree Assessment: Presentation of logbook and attendance at each tutorial/lab session (40%), technical competence (40%), assignment (20%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Students request permission from the unit of postgraduate coordinator to enrol in this unit. The coordinator emails the Postgraduate Student Administration Unit advice that the student has permission to enrol.
The course will deliver focused sessions on applied Microsurgical anatomy, and practical training in Microsurgery - Micro vascular and micro neural techniques. Real time demonstrations, Video, other visual and printed material will be used to aid teaching and to supplement the "eyes on scope" sessions. Sessions will comprise of brief lecture, demonstration of techniques to be developed in the class, followed by supervised Microsurgical practice with set objectives and standards. Students will keep a detailed log book and present a discussion paper on an element of Microsurgery they find challenging or stimulating.
Textbooks
Notes will be distributed prior to the course commencing.
SURG5020 Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominal Anatomy
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Christopher John Young Session: Semester 1 Classes: 10x2hr tutorials Assessment: Presentation of worksheets and attendance at each tutorial (10x 4%), assignment (60%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
Note: Students must contact Unit of Study coordinator (cyoungnsw@aol.com) as early as possible to receive pre-reading material
The course will deliver focused sessions on applied laparoscopic anatomy, pertinent to specific procedures in colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, general, urological and gynaecological surgery. Video, other visual and printed material will be used to aid teaching of the abdominal, pelvic and retroperitoneal laparoscopic anatomy involved in these procedures. Printed material and worksheets will be read and completed prior to each session. Sessions will comprise one hour on anatomy, 30 minutes on technological and science issues regarding translation of applied anatomy to the laparoscopic perception, and 30minutes on developing and presentation of the course assignment which will be the preparation of an audiovisual teaching tool on the advanced laparoscopic anatomy of a specific operation of interest to the student.
Textbooks
Notes will be distributed prior to the course commencing.
SURG5021 Transplantation Immunobiology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alexandra Sharland, Dr G Alex Bishop Session: Semester 1 Classes: The unit is delivered online, and will require approximately 10 hours study per week. . The unit contains an introductory module and 5 learning modules, which students work through at their own pace. These modules are: 2. Overview of the Immune System, 3. MHC Biology, Antigen Presentation and Allorecognition, 4. Effector mechanisms in Transplant Rejection, 5. Brain Death, Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury and Innate Immune Responses in Transplantation, and 6. Transplantation Tolerance,. Each module contains online lectures and links to recommended reading, followed by a series of short-answer questions. Assessment: Formative mcq assessment of pre-existing knowledge in Immunobiology allows students to identify strengths and weaknesses before starting the leaning modules. Short-answer questions cover the knowledge acquired in each module. Students may access reference materials and other resources whilst completing the questions. Time limit for completion of the questions is flexible, but each set of questions must be completed and submitted before students proceed to the next module. Answers to each module contribute 20% to the final score for the Unit. (5x20%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: On-line
Over 15,000 Australians have or will develop end-stage organ failure this year, and this number is expected to grow exponentially with the rise in underlying conditions such as diabetes and hepatitis C. Organ transplantation is thus becoming increasingly important as a therapeutic modality. This unit of study will introduce students to the fundamental principles of transplantation immunobiology, which are essential to the understanding of clinical solid organ transplantation. This unit is a prerequisite or co-requisite for students wishing to undertake SURG5022, Principles and Practice of Transplantation, and for students completing a transplantation project for their dissertation.
Textbooks
Abbas, Lichtman and Pillai, Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 6th edition, Saunders.
SURG5022 Principles & Practice of Transplantation
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alexandra Sharland, Professor Richard Allen Session: Semester 2 Classes: The unit is delivered online and will require approximately 10 hours study per week. Prerequisites: SURG5021 Assessment: Formative mcq assessment of prior knowledge in clinical transplantation, 6 structured clinical cases: individual answers (60%), contribution to online discussion (20%), major case commentary in final 2 weeks (20%). Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: On-line
Over 15,000 Australians have or will develop end-stage organ failure this year, and this number is expected to grow exponentially with the rise in underlying conditions such as diabetes and hepatitis C. Organ transplantation is thus becoming increasingly important as a therapeutic modality. This unit of study will provide an overview of the surgical and medical management of solid organ transplant donors and recipients. Course participants will also explore the demographics, underlying conditions and co-morbidities of transplant recipients, the role of randomised clinical trials in the management of transplant immunosuppression, and the ethical aspects of transplantation. The major learning activities of this unit will be based around six cases in clinical transplantation.
Textbooks
Current transplantation literature - linked to online teaching materials.