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GDMP1011 Basic and Clinical Sciences 1

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Mitrofanis Session: Semester 1 Classes: On a weekly basis, 2 problem-based learning sessions (total 3 hours); up to seven lectures related mainly to the weekly problem issues raised in the problem are usually relevant to all themes but with an emphasis on basic sciences; two to three Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme sessions (generally 1.5 hours); two Patient and Doctor sessions (up to 1.5 hours) in the clinical school and either one Population Medicine or Personal and Professional Development session (1.5 hours) or a joint session. Students are required to attend 1 full day at the clinical school. Assessment: 1xwritten assessment in Basic and Clinical Science is formative and 2xwritten assessment are summative. All are based on multiple-choice and extended-matching type questions and attendance is compulsory. Satisfactory grade in summative allows progression into Stage 2. Students will also have to complete a formative Haematology assessment and achieve a satisfactory grade in a practical exam in Anatomy and Pathology. In addition, at the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Upon completion of this module, students will have a developed a solid understanding of the structure and function of most body systems (e.g. musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory). In addition, be able to apply an understanding of normal and abnormal human structure, function and behaviour to the diagnosis, management and prevention of health problems. They will also be able to use the best available evidence on outcomes to prevent or cure disease, relieve symptoms or minimise disability and analyse clinical data and published work to determine their validity and generality. Students will participate in the generation, interpretation, application and dissemination of significant advances in medical knowledge; and recognise the limits of scientific knowledge and understanding, and the continuing nature of all scientific.
GDMP1012 Patient and Doctor 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Tiller Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Science 1 Assessment: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is formative, however participation in this required formative assessment is compulsory. In addition, at the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the therapeutic nature of the patient-doctor relationship and the impact on that relationship of the individual characteristics of both patient and doctor. They will have the ability to listen and to identify issues of concern to patients, families and carers and to respond to those concerns, using whatever means are necessary for effective communication. They will also have the ability to elicit and interpret clinical symptoms and signs by interviewing and examining patients systematically and with sensitivity, and to use this information to guide further investigations. Students will have the ability to perform important clinical procedures, particularly those vital in life threatening situations; and ethical behaviour in meeting the needs of patients and families; concern for confidentiality and respect for individual autonomy, enabling patients and their families to make informed decisions in relation to their medical care.
GDMP1013 Population Medicine 1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Bruce Armstrong Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Science 1 Assessment: Population Medicine material based on the Population Medicine objectives is included in the required formative and summative assessments in Stage 1. Students are also required to submit a 1000 word assignment. In addition, at the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the factors which influence the health of the population and the respective roles of the promotion of health, the prevention of illness and the treatment of disease. They will also understanding of the legal, social, economic, historical and political context of medical practice where relevant to the provision of high quality medical care and to medical research. Furthermore, the students will have the ability to identify and analyse health issues of concern to the community and to contribute constructively and rationally to the debate on these issues; and a rational approach to resolving the tension between the medical practitioner's responsibility for individual patients and his or her responsibility for the health care needs of the whole community.
GDMP1014 Personal and Professional Development 1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Science 1 Assessment: There will be a requirement to attend an intensive PPD course. Failure to meet this requirement will halt progression. In addition, a portfolio of reflective material will be produced and examined in a structured interview. Satisfactory completion of this task is also required for continuation. In addition, at the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1. Students who miss more than 10% of tutorials in any Block of study may not be eligible to proceed to Stage 2 except by a specific decision of the Stage 1 Examination Committee. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate commitment to compassionate, ethical professional behaviour and the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team accepting and providing leadership as appropriate. They will have the recognition of the inevitability of decision-making in circumstances of uncertainty and the capacity to make rational and sensitive decisions based on the best available evidence. Students will have the ability to recognise his or her personal physical and emotional needs and responses to stress, and openness to assistance in time of need and ongoing commitment to the advancement of learning within a community of medical scholars; and skills in the recording, organisation and management of information including the use of appropriate information technology.
GDMP1021 Basic and Clinical Sciences 2

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Mitrofanis Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Assessment: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1
GDMP1022 Patient and Doctor 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Tiller Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Assessment: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Patient and Doctor 1
GDMP1023 Population Medicine 2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Bruce Armstrong Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Population Medicine Assessment: Similar to Population Medicine 1 Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Population Medicine 1
GDMP1024 Personal and Professional Development 2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Assessment: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1
GDMP2011 Basic and Clinical Sciences 3

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Mitrofanis Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Assessment: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1
GDMP2012 Patient and Doctor 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Tiller Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Assessment: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Patient and Doctor 1
GDMP2013 Population Medicine 3

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Bruce Armstrong Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Population Medicine 1 Assessment: Similar to Population Medicine 1. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Community and Doctor 1
GDMP2014 Personal and Professional Development 3

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Fommer Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Assessment: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1
GDMP2021 Basic and Clinical Sciences 4

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Mitrofanis Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Assessment: Satisfactory performance in the Summative written papers and practical exam in Anatomy and Pathology as determined by the Basic and Clinical Sciences Committee. Participation in Required Formative Assessments is compulsory. In addition at the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1
GDMP2022 Patient and Doctor 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Tiller Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Assessment: Satisfactory performance in the Summative Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as determined by the Patient and Doctor Theme. In addition at the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Patient and Doctor 1
GDMP2023 Population Medicine 4

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Bruce Armstrong Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Population Medicine 1 Assessment: Satisfactory performance in the Population Medicine components of the written assessment as determined by the Population Medicine Theme. In addition at the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Population Medicine 1
GDMP2024 Personal and Professional Development 4

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Assessment: Satisfactory performance requires the demonstration of the following competencies: 1. Appropriate ethical and professional behaviour as determined by the PPD Theme. 2. Attendance at all designated activities in this stage. 3. Attendance and completion of all designated Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) activities. Students who miss more than 10% of tutorials in any Block of study may not be eligible to proceed to Stage 3 except by a specific decision of the Stage 2 Examination Committee. In addition at the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 except GDMP2025. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1
GDMP2025 Independent Learning Activity

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Luke Henderson Session: Semester 2 Classes: Depends on the title of the independent learning activity and approval from the faculty Assessment: Independent Learning Activities will be assessed as specified in the Independent Learning Activity Contract. This may be by means of an essay (1000-2000 words), or scientific paper, oral presentation, audio tape, videotape,workshop presentation, laboratory report or a report that describes the activities that have been undertaken and the outcomes achieved. Successful completion will be confirmed by the supervisor's signing of the completed Independent Learning Activity Completion Abstract and the approval of the Independent Learning Activity Committee. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
In the first two stages, students are required to extend the range and depth of their learning by enrolling in an Independent Learning Activity. Independent Learning Activities are varied and include seminar programs, small projects of various types including research, skills-based programs for small groups (e.g. dissection), education-related projects (e.g. developing computer-based materials or undertaking an evaluative study). Many Independent Learning Activities are generated by students themselves, but others are offered by staff. A list of possible Independent Learning Activities is provided, inviting students to indicate their interest. Independent Learning Activity projects require approval by Faculty.
GDMP3131 Medicine Year 3

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: On-line formative assessment (optional), followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term D (barrier) which will include components from Terms A,B,C&D. 100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Medicine Year Three is the first of two Medicine Blocks undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a core block.
GDMP3132 Medicine Year 4

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP3131 Assessment: On-line formative assessment (optional), followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term I (barrier) which will include components from Terms E,G,H & I. 100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Medicine Year Four is the second of two Medicine Blocks undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a core block.
GDMP3133 Surgery

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: Bedside physical exam, rectal examination, Ophthalmology logbook (RFA) due at the end of Stage 3 year 4, on-line formative assessment (optional), followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 which will include components from Terms A,B,C & D. Students in Year 4 will be assessed with an on-line formative assessment (optional), followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term I which will include components from Terms E,G,H & I. All students will also undertake a written summative assessment for combined Surgery/ Critical Care Surgery at the end of Term I.100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Surgery is the Surgical Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a core block.
GDMP3134 Critical Care

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: The Critical Care/ Surgery Block workbook requirements, on-line formative assessment (optional), followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 which will include components from Terms A,B,C & D. Students in Year 4 will be assessed with an on-line formative assessment (optional), followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term I which will include components from Terms E,G,H & I. All students will also undertake a written summative assessment for combined Surgery/ Critical Care Surgery at the end of Term I.100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Critical Care is the Critical Care Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a core block.
GDMP3135 Community

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total summative mark including an EBM report (25%), Clinical Service Project (25%) & a supervisor assessment -urban (10%), -rural (10%); and a written SBA (60 questions) in a summative assessment at the end of Term D comprising 30% of the total summative mark.The Community module in the Barrier exam will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's Stream. 100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Community is the Community Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a specialty Block.
GDMP3136 Psychological and Addiction Medicine

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total summative mark including an observed Long Case; and a written SBA (60 questions) in a summative assessment at the end of Term D or I comprising 30% of the total summative mark. The Psychological and Addiction Medicine module in the Barrier exam will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's Stream.100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Psychological and Addiction Medicine is the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a specialty Block.
GDMP3137 Perinatal and Women's Health

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total summative mark including one written assignment (due 5pm on the Friday of week 5) for PPD "A reflection of an ethical dilemma you have experienced in your PWH Block", Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) at the end of the Block (week 8), and a written SBA (60 questions) in a summative assessment at the end of Term D for Year 3 students, and Term I for Year 4 students comprising 30% of the total summative mark. The Perinatal and Women's Health module in the Barrier exam will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's Stream. 100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Perinatal and Women's Health is the Perinatal and Women's Health Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a specialty Block.
GDMP3138 Child and Adolescent Health

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total summative mark including Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) at the end of the Block (week 8), and a written SBA (60 questions) in a summative assessment at the end of Term D for Year 3 students, and Term I for Year 4 students comprising 30% of the total summative mark. The Child and Adolescent Health module in the Barrier exam will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's Stream. 100% attendance is required. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Child and Adolescent Health is the Child and Adolescent Health Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS from 2011 onwards. This is a specialty Block.
GDMP3016 Basic and Clinical Sciences 7

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Mitrofanis Session: Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: Submission of completed Clinical Attachment forms for each Core Block undertaken in Year 3. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP3017 Patient and Doctor 7

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Tiller Session: Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: Bedside physical exam. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP3018 Population Medicine 7

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Bruce Armstrong Session: Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: Population Medicine assessment tasks as specified in Year 3. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP3019 Personal and Professional Development 7

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: Personal and Professional Development topic activities as specified in Year 3, EBM PEARLS task, participation in self and peer marking sessions, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour. Attendance at all required formative assessments and Blocks. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP4016 Basic and Clinical Sciences 8

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor John Mitrofanis Session: Semester 1 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP3016 Assessment: Submission of completed Clinical Attachment forms for each Core Block undertaken in Year 4. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP4017 Patient and Doctor 8

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Tiller Session: Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP3017 Assessment: Long Case assessment. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP4018 Population Medicine 8

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Bruce Armstrong Session: Semester 1 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP3018 Assessment: Population Medicine assessment tasks as specified in Year 4. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP4019 Personal and Professional Development 8

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: GDMP3019 Assessment: Personal and Professional Development topic activities as specified in Year 4, EBM PEARLS task, participation in self and peer marking sessions, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour. Attendance at all required formative assessments and Blocks. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals in the various clinical schools. Students will also have some experience in sub-specialty disciplines, such as Ear Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. About half of each student's week will be spent directly involved in the clinical activities of the service to which they are attached. A progressive increase in clinical responsibility is expected over the total 32 weeks of these attachments.
GDMP3109 Elective

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Karen Garlan Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken in an environment approved by the Clinical School Associate Dean or Delegate. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Prohibitions: GDMP4110 Assessment: This unit will be assessed by the submission of an 'Elective Term Report' of between 1500 to 3000 words at the end of the Elective Term. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Students must obtain approval to undertake an elective from the Clinical School Elective Committee Members who have the role of advising, counselling and directing students in their applications and approving Electives.
The Elective Term offers students an opportunity to undertake supervised experience in clinical work, community medicine or research, locally, interstate or anywhere in the world. It is an opportunity to prepare for a particular career direction, explore different experiences or enhance skills in particular areas of a student's own choice. Students usually organise their own Elective Terms but if advice or assistance is needed students can contact the Associate Dean or Delegate of their Clinical Schools, the Academic Elective Co-ordinator or the Administrative Elective Co-ordinator in the Student Administration Office.
GDMP4110 Research Project

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Frequent, regular contact the honours or research supervisor. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Prohibitions: GDMP3109 Assessment: Honours thesis or research report (100%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: To apply for honours in the MBBS, students must submit a research proposal to the Honours/ Research Co-ordinator at the end of Stage 2 and before the commencement of Stage 3 of the MBBS.
Honours/Research students will undertake a supervised research project whilst enrolled in the MBBS, that will culminate in the submission of an honours dissertation and a seminar given to the Discipline. Students will be monitored through regular progress reports.
GDMP4025 Pre-Internship Term

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Kar-Soon Lim Session: S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Various clinical schools Assessment: Each student in the pre-internship phase will be responsible for his/her own learning, but with clear requirements for a final signing off at the end of Year 4. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:S2 Late Int,Semester 1
The Pre-Internship Term aims to ease the transition to internship. Students are placed in locations by their Clinical Schools accredited by the Postgraduate Medical Council of New South Wales for intern training with programs modified to meet the special needs of final-stage students.

Sydney Medical Program units for students commencing Stage 3 prior to 2011

GDMP3101 Medicine Year Three

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Richard Lindley, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed with clinical attachment forms, a bedside physical exam, Population Medicine Theme activities, PPD Theme activities, EBM PEARLS task, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour and attendance at all teaching and learning activities and assessments. There will also be an on-line formative assessment followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term D which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2. The Barrier examination at the end of Term D will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Medicine Year Three is the first of two Medicine Blocks undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Core Block.
GDMP3102 Medicine Year Four

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Richard Lindley, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP3101 Assessment: This unit will be assessed with clinical attachment forms, a Population Medicine Theme activities, PPD Theme activities, Long Case summative assessment, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour and attendance at all teaching and learning activities and assessments. There will also be an on-line formative assessment, followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term I which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2 and GDMP3101. The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Medicine Year Four is the second of two Medicine Blocks undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Core Block.
GDMP3103 Surgery

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Leigh Delbridge, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed with clinical attachment forms, a bedside physical exam, a rectal exam, Population Medicine Theme activities, Ophthalmology logbook, PPD activities, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour and attendance at all teaching and learning activities and assessments. There will also be an on-line formative assessment, followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2. The Barrier examination at the end of Term D will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. Students in Year 4 will be assessed with an on-line formative assessment, followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term I which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2.The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Surgery is the Surgical Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Core Block.
GDMP3104 Critical Care

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Anthony McLean, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed with clinical attachment forms, a workbook, a Population Medicine Theme activities, PPD activities, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour and attendance at all teaching and learning activities and assessments. There will also be an on-line formative assessment, followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term for students in Year 3 which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2. The Barrier examination at the end of Term D will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. Students in Year 4 will be assessed with an on-line formative assessment, followed by a written summative assessment at the end of Term I which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2. The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Critical Care is the Critical Care Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Core Block.
GDMP3105 Community

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Narelle Shadbolt, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed across 4 Themes as follows: Basic & Clinical Science: self-directed learning problems, short case, long case and clinical topic presentations, communication skills (video) workshop and skin cancer on-line assessment: Patient & Doctor: Supervisor assessment; Population Medicine: Clinical Service Project; Personal & Professional Development: Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) case commentary reports, critical incident presentation, PPD activities, attendance, participation and professional behaviour. Students must achieve a satisfactory level of competence in all four themes and in the written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 or the end of Term I for students in Year 4, which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2.The Barrier examination at the end of Term D for students in Year 3, will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Community is the Community Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Specialty Block.
GDMP3106 Psychological and Addiction Medicine

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Anthony Harris, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed across 4 Themes as follows: Basic & Clinical Science: written summative assessment at the end of the Block; Patient & Doctor: Observed Long Case, case presentations and clinical reasoning session discussion; Population Medicine or Personal & Professional Development (PPD): written summative assessment at the end of the Block; PPD: Completion of workbook including Evidence Based Medicine (EBM), two case reports, written summative assessment at the end of the Block, PPD activities, attendance, participation and professional behaviour. Students must achieve a satisfactory level of competence in all four themes and in the written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 or the end of Term I for students in Year 4, which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2. The Barrier examination at the end of Term D for students in Year 3, will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Psychological and Addiction Medicine is the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Specialty Block.
GDMP3107 Perinatal and Women's Health

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Jonathan Morris, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed across 4 Themes as follows: Basic & Clinical Science: summative written assessment at the end of the Block, neonatal examination; Patient & Doctor: Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) at the end of the Block, vaginal and pap smear examination; Population Medicine or Personal & Professional Development (PPD ): Theme paper; PPD:two case reports, PPD activities, attendance, participation and professional behaviour. Students must achieve a satisfactory level of competence in all four themes and in the written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 or the end of Term I for students in Year 4, which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2.The Barrier examination at the end of Term D for students in Year 3, will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Perinatal and Women's Health is the Perinatal and Women's Health Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Specialty Block.
GDMP3108 Child and Adolescent Health

Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Diane Campbell, Associate Professor Christopher Dennis Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Assessment: This unit will be assessed across 4 Themes as follows: Basic & Clinical Science and Population Medicine: written summative assessment at the end of the Block, on-line practice activities; Patient & Doctor: Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) at the end of the Block, structured written history and weekly clinical appraisals; Personal & Professional Development (PPD):two case reports, PPD activities, attendance, participation and professional behaviour. Students must achieve a satisfactory level of competence in all four themes and in the written summative assessment at the end of Term D for students in Year 3 or the end of Term I for students in Year 4, which will include components from this unit of study and Stages 1 and 2. The Barrier examination at the end of Term D for students in Year 3, will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms A,B,C and D. The Barrier examination at the end of Term I will be in modular format comprising separate examination papers for each unit of study undertaken in Terms E,G,H and I. There will also be an additional examination paper covering GDMP3103 Surgery and GDMP3104 Critical Care. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Child and Adolescent Health is the Child and Adolescent Health Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MBBS. This is a Specialty Block.
GDMP3109 Elective

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Karen Garlan Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken in an environment approved by the Clinical School Associate Dean or Delegate. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Prohibitions: GDMP4110 Assessment: This unit will be assessed by the submission of an 'Elective Term Report' of between 1500 to 3000 words at the end of the Elective Term. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Students must obtain approval to undertake an elective from the Clinical School Elective Committee Members who have the role of advising, counselling and directing students in their applications and approving Electives.
The Elective Term offers students an opportunity to undertake supervised experience in clinical work, community medicine or research, locally, interstate or anywhere in the world. It is an opportunity to prepare for a particular career direction, explore different experiences or enhance skills in particular areas of a student's own choice. Students usually organise their own Elective Terms but if advice or assistance is needed students can contact the Associate Dean or Delegate of their Clinical Schools, the Academic Elective Co-ordinator or the Administrative Elective Co-ordinator in the Student Administration Office.
GDMP4110 Research Project

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: S1 Late Int,S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Frequent, regular contact the honours or research supervisor. Prerequisites: GDMP2021, GDMP2022, GDMP2023, GDMP2024 and GDMP2025 Prohibitions: GDMP3109 Assessment: Honours thesis or research report (100%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: To apply for honours in the MBBS, students must submit a research proposal to the Honours/ Research Co-ordinator at the end of Stage 2 and before the commencement of Stage 3 of the MBBS.
Honours/Research students will undertake a supervised research project whilst enrolled in the MBBS, that will culminate in the submission of an honours dissertation and a seminar given to the Discipline. Students will be monitored through regular progress reports.
GDMP4025 Pre-Internship Term

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Kar-Soon Lim Session: S2 Late Int,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Various clinical schools Assessment: Each student in the pre-internship phase will be responsible for his/her own learning, but with clear requirements for a final signing off at the end of Year 4. Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Clinical Experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:S2 Late Int,Semester 1
The Pre-Internship Term aims to ease the transition to internship. Students are placed in locations by their Clinical Schools accredited by the Postgraduate Medical Council of New South Wales for intern training with programs modified to meet the special needs of final-stage students.