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Errata
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The following unit was not included when the handbook was originally published: MDMP5121 Basic and Clinical Sciences 2 Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Luke Henderson Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 Corequisites: MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 Assessment: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day |
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The following unit was not included when the handbook was originally published: MDMP5126 MD Project Development 1 Credit points:2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, on-line learning tasks. Corequisites: MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 and MDP5125 Assessment: This will comprise: (a) effective participation in small-group learning sessions, (b) satisfactory completion of online learning tasks, (c) completion of an exercise comprising the preparation of a proposal for a descriptive clinical study, and (d) submission of a proposal for a feasible and acceptable MD Project proposal. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day |
14/3/2016 |
Unit of Study Descriptions
MDMP5111 Basic and Clinical Sciences 1
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: Semester 1 Classes: On a weekly basis, 1 problem-based learning session (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. Corequisites: MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 Assessment: 1x written assessment in Basic and Clinical Science is formative and 2x written assessments are summative. All are based on multiple-choice and extended-matching type questions and attendance is compulsory. Satisfactory grade in the summative allows progression into Stage 2. Students will also have to complete a formative Haematology assessment and achieve satisfactory grades in the summative practical exams in Anatomy and Pathology. At the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1 (this is the same as one of the summative written assessments listed above). Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Upon completion of this module, students will have 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 generalisability. 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.
MDMP5112 Patient and Doctor 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bernard Champion Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Science 1 Corequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 Assessment: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is summative and attendance 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. 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.
MDMP5113 Population Medicine 1
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Alexandra Barratt Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Science 1 Corequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5114 Assessment: Population Medicine material based on the Population Medicine objectives is included in the required formative and summative assessments in Stage 1. In addition, at the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors which influence the health of the population. Students will also have an 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.
MDMP5114 Personal and Professional Development 1
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stuart Lane Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Science 1 Corequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 Assessment: Satisfactory completion of the following activities is required: 1. An online learning module that provides certification of familiarity with the fundamentals of health law that are relevant to being a medical student and knowledge of Sydney Medical School policies and regulations. 2. Attendance at and completion of a short course on "Finding Relevant Information in Health and Medical Databases". 3. Participation in a peer assessment process in PBL tutorials. 4. Submission of a reflective portfolio and participation in an interview with a faculty member. 5. Completion of the summative teaching evaluation assessment over a designated 2-week period. 6. Appropriate ethical and professional behaviour as determined by the PPD Theme. 7. Attendance at all designated activities in this Stage. 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. 8. In addition, at the end of Stage 1, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all eight units of study in Stage 1. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
On completion of this module students will have demonstrated knowledge of the foundations of health law and of the "Code of Conduct for Medical Practitioners: Good Medical practice" (the statement of the standard of conduct required of medical practitioners by the national professional registration board) and also of compliance with this Code (where appropriate). Students will also have demonstrated a foundational understanding of compassionate, ethical professional behaviour; the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team accepting and providing leadership as appropriate; an understanding of the positive and negative personal impacts of a medical career and related concepts of stress; and the ability to observe discuss and reflect on individual experiences.
MDMP5122 Patient and Doctor 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bernard Champion Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 Corequisites: MDMP5121 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 Assessment: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Further develop the learning and understanding of Patient and Doctor 1
MDMP5123 Population Medicine 2
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Alexandra Barratt Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Population Medicine 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 Corequisites: MDMP5121 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5124 Assessment: Similar to Population Medicine 1 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Further develop the learning and understanding of Personal and Professional Development 1
MDMP5124 Personal and Professional Development 2
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stuart Lane Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 Corequisites: MDMP5121 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 Assessment: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
See Personal and Professional Development 1.
MDMP5211 Basic and Clinical Sciences 3
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 and MDMP5121 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 Corequisites: MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Assessment: Students are required to complete two written summative assessments, based on multiple choice and extended matching type questions. Attendance is compulsory, and students will also have to achieve a satisfactory grade in the summative practical exams in Anatomy and Pathology. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 (this is the same as one of the summative written assessments listed above). 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.
MDMP5212 Patient and Doctor 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bernard Champion Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Patient and Doctor 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 and MDMP5121 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 Corequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Assessment: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is summative and attendance is compulsory. In addition, the Paediatrics Self-Directed Learning Project (SDP) is a formative assessment. Completion is compulsory. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2. 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.
MDMP5213 Population Medicine 3
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Alexandra Barratt Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Population Medicine 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 and MDMP5121 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 Corequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5214 Assessment: Students must satisfactorily complete a Barrier written assessment in Key Feature Question (KFQ) format at the end of Stage 2. There will also be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the respective roles of the promotion of health, the prevention of illness and the treatment of disease. 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.
MDMP5214 Personal and Professional Development 3
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stuart Lane Session: Semester 1 Classes: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 1 Prerequisites: MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 and MDMP5121 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 Corequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 Assessment: Satisfactory completion of similar tasks to those required in Personal and Professional Development 1 (for instance the required library course is entitled: "Information Literacy Training - EBM Literature Searching for PEARLS") however the Health Law online module is not repeated. Note that 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. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
On completion of this module students will have demonstrated knowledge of the foundations of health law and of the "Code of Conduct for Medical Practitioners: Good Medical practice" (the statement of the standard of conduct required of medical practitioners by the national professional registration board) and also of compliance with this Code (where appropriate). Students will also have demonstrated a foundational understanding of compassionate, ethical professional behaviour; the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team accepting and providing leadership as appropriate; an understanding of the positive and negative personal impacts of a medical career and related concepts of stress; and the ability to observe discuss and reflect on individual experiences.
MDMP5221 Basic and Clinical Sciences 4
Credit points: 10 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Basic and Clinical Sciences 3 Prerequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Corequisites: MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Satisfactory performance in the Summative written papers and Summative practical exams 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. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
See Basic and Clinical Sciences 3
MDMP5222 Patient and Doctor 4
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bernard Champion Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Patient and Doctor 3. Prerequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Corequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Satisfactory performance in the Summative Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as determined by the Patient and Doctor Theme. In addition, the Paediatrics Self-Directed Learning Project (SDP) is a formative assessment. Completion is compulsory. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
See Patient and Doctor 1
MDMP5223 Population Medicine 4
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Alexandra Barratt Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Population Medicine 3 Prerequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Corequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Students must satisfactorily complete a Barrier written assessment in Key Feature Question (KFQ) format at the end of Stage 2 and 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. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Upon completion of this module, 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.
MDMP5224 Personal and Professional Development 4
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stuart Lane Session: Semester 2 Classes: Similar to Personal and Professional Development 3 Prerequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Corequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Described in Personal and Professional Development 3. Note that 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. At the end of Stage 2, there will be a Barrier assessment that covers all units of study in Stages 1 and 2. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
See Personal and Professional Development 3.
MDMP5225 MD Project Development
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Michael Frommer Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, on-line learning tasks. Prerequisites: MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 Assessment: This will comprise: (a) effective participation in small-group learning sessions, (b) satisfactory completion of online learning tasks, (c) completion of an exercise comprising the preparation of a proposal for a descriptive clinical study, and (d) submission of a proposal for a feasible and acceptable MD Project proposal. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
By the end of the course, students will be expected to have completed a comprehensive proposal for their MD Project. At the start of the course, students will be asked to outline their previous research experience (if any). On the basis of this, they will be triaged to learn about a range of research methods used in medicine, with particular emphasis on the type of investigation that they choose for their MD Project. They will also gain an understanding of the principles of health and medical research ethics.
MDMP5316 Basic and Clinical Sciences 7
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Submission of completed Clinical Attachment forms for each Core Block undertaken in Year 3. 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.
MDMP5317 Patient and Doctor 7
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bernard Champion Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Bedside physical exam and rectal examination 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.
MDMP5318 Population Medicine 7
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Alexandra Barratt Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Population Medicine assessment tasks as specified in Year 3. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Experience in Integrated Population Medicine and online face-to face tutorials.
MDMP5319 Personal and Professional Development 7
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stuart Lane Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Personal and Professional Development topic activities as specified in Year 3, participation in self and peer marking sessions, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour including during the elective term. Attendance at all required formative assessments and Blocks. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals at 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.
MDMP5331 Medicine Year 3
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Gottlieb Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Online 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. 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 MD. This is a Core Block.
MDMP5333 Surgery
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Mohamed Khadra Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Online 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 online 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 Year 4 students will also undertake a written summative assessment for combined Surgery/ Critical Care Surgery at the end of Term I.100% attendance is required. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Surgery is the Surgical Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Core Block.
MDMP5334 Critical Care
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Anthony McLean Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Online 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 online 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 Year 4 students will also undertake a written summative assessment for combined Surgery/ Critical Care Surgery at the end of Term I.100% attendance is required. 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 MD. This is a Core Block.
MDMP5335 Community
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Narelle Shadbolt Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total UoS mark including a written SBA summative assessment, an EBM report, Clinical Service Project & a supervisor assessment -urban , -rural . In addition, the Community module in the Barrier exam will comprise 30% of the total Community mark and will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's stream. 100% attendance is required. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Community is the Community Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.
MDMP5336 Psychological and Addiction Medicine
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Ria Deamer and Ancella Cheung Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total UoS mark including an observed Long Case and a written SBA summative assessment.. In addition, the Psychological and Addiction Medicine module in the Barrier exam will comprise 30% of the total Psychological and Addiction Medicine mark and will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's stream.100% attendance is required 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 MD. This is a Specialty Block.
MDMP5337 Perinatal and Women's Health
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lisa Lampe Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total UoS mark including one written assignment , a written SBA summative assessment and an Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). In addition, the Perinatal and Women's Health module in the Barrier exam will comprise 30% of the total Perinatal and Women's Health mark and will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's stream. 100% attendance is required. 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 MD. This is a Specialty Block.
MDMP5338 Child and Adolescent Health
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Sean Seeho Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned Clinical School. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: In-Block assessments comprising 70% of total UoS mark including one Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a written SBA summative assessment, and a Clinical Task paper. In addition, the Child and Adolescent Health module in the Barrier exam will comprise 30% of the total Child and Adolescent Health mark and will contribute to the total Barrier score in Year 3/ Year 4 depending on the student's stream. 100% attendance is required. 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 MD. This is a Specialty Block.
MDMP5409 MD Elective
Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Hasantha Gunasekera Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken in an environment approved by the Academic Elective Coordinator. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: Submission of a reflective essay on the elective experience. Mode of delivery: Field experience
Note: Students must obtain approval to undertake an elective from the Head of their Clinical School and the Director of Elective Studies who has 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 Head of their Clinical School, the Director of Elective Studies or the Elective Administrative Officer in the Office of Medical Education.
MDMP5416 Basic and Clinical Sciences 8
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margot Day Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5316 Assessment: Submission of completed Clinical Attachment forms for each Core Block undertaken in Year 4. 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.
MDMP5417 Patient and Doctor 8
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bernard Champion Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5317 Assessment: Summative Long Case assessment, bedside physical exam, rectal exam and Ophthalmology logbook (RFA) due at the end of Term I (Stage 3, Year 4). 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.
MDMP5418 Population Medicine 8
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Alexandra Barratt Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school. Prerequisites: MDMP5318 Assessment: Population Medicine assessment tasks as specified in Year 4. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Clinical Experience in Integrated Population Medicine and online and face-to-face tutorials.
MDMP5419 Personal and Professional Development 8
Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stuart Lane Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Undertaken at the student's assigned clinical school Prerequisites: MDMP5319 Assessment: Personal and Professional Development topic activities as specified in Year 4, participation in self and peer marking sessions, demonstration of ethical and professional behaviour including during the elective term. Attendance at all required formative assessments and Blocks. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Involves student attachments to the main medical and surgical ward services and associated ambulatory clinics in the teaching hospitals at 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.
MDMP5425 Pre-Internship Term
Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr James Edwards Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Various clinical schools. Prerequisites: All of (MDMP5316, MDMP5317, MDMP5318, MDMP5319, MDMP5409, MDMP5331, MDMP5432, MDMP5333, MDMP5334, MDMP5335, MDMP5336, MDMP5337, MDMP5338, MDMP5416, MDMP5417, MDMP5418, MDMP5419, MDMP5510) 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. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
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.
MDMP5432 Medicine Year 4
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor David Gottlieb Session: Semester 1,Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Prerequisites: MDMP5331 Assessment: Online 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. 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 MD. This is a core block.
MDMP5510 MD Project
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr David Bowen, Associate Professor Rebekah Jenkin Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Frequent, regular contact with the student's research supervisor. Prerequisites: MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 Assessment: (a) Satisfactory progress reports; (b) submission of a 2,500 word report for formal examination; (c) satisfactory oral presentation on the work. Mode of delivery: Supervision
Students will undertake an approved, supervised research or capstone project culminating in a 2,500 word report in the form of an article suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. They will be monitored through regular progress reviews with their supervisors. In addition to the report, they may be required to give an oral presentation on their work to an audience comprising other medical students and staff.