Upon completion of this module, students will have a developed a solid understanding of the structure and function of most body systems (e.g. Neurosciences, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology). 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.

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.

In Stage 2 students will build on the principles learned in Stage 1 to consider public health initiatives and community supports in specific populations, such as the elderly, children and adolescents, sexual and gender minorities, people with disabilities, cancer and mental health issues, rural and international populations. They will understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and equitable allocation of finite resources, to meet individual, community and national health needs.

Further develop the learning and understanding of Basic and Clinical Sciences 3

Further develop the learning and understanding of Patient and Doctor 3

Further develop the learning and understanding of Population Medicine 3

Further develop the learning and understanding of Personal and Professional Development 3.

By the end of the course, students will be expected to have completed a comprehensive Project Checklist for their MD Research Project, endorsed by their Research Tutor, Research Coordinator and one of the Unit of Study Coordinators. The proposal will include consideration of ethics and the need for ethics approval. Students will also have mastered core concepts in Information Literacy, Research Ethics and Evidence Based Medicine.
Students are required to complete the compulsory MD Milestones (Milestones 2, 3 and 4) and any other progress checkpoint tasks required by their Research Tutor or Expert Advisor. Milestone 2 includes tasks focussed on ethics and on information literacy. Milestone 3 includes the MD Project Checklist, which covers all information required by the University for the purposes of ensuring that the MD Research Project complies with applicable University policy on research governance and the conduct of research. Milestone 4 includes a progress report written in the form of a scientific anstract, and a seminar presentation by each student on their MD Research Project at an MD Project Group Milestone 4 meeting attended by all members of the student's MD Project Group. The seminar is assessed by the Research Tutor and one independent examiner. Students will also complete Information Literacy learning and tasks focused on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), and ethics focused workshops and written tasks.
Students' participation and performance in all academic tasks required in this unit of study must be graded as 'satisfactory' in Stage 2 to progress to Stage 3.

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.

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.

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.

In Stage 3, students will apply their understanding of the principles of population medicine acquired in Stages 1 and 2 to their clinical practice through interactions with patients. The program will allow them to consider the experiences of their patients in the broader context of their lives and their communities. Students will be able to describe how an understanding of population medicine fosters patient­centered care and better management outcomes, especially in the context of chronic disease

Surgical Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Core Block.

Critical Care Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Core Block.

Community Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.

Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.

Perinatal and Women's Health Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.

Child and Adolescent Health Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD, building on prior paediatric knowledge from Stage 1 and 2. This is a Specialty Block.

The Elective Term offers students an opportunity to undertake supervised experience in a health related activity. This may be clinical work in hospital or community settings, research global health or health policy work 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 Term placements but the Office for Global Health manages around 90 exchange placements for Elective students each year If advice or assistance is needed students can contact the Electives academic at their Clinical Schools, Director of Electives or the Elective Administrative Officer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Stage 3, students will apply their understanding of the principles of population medicine acquired in Stages 1 and 2 to their clinical practice through interactions with patients. The program will allow them to consider the experiences of their patients in the broader context of their lives and their communities. Students will be able to describe how an understanding of population medicine fosters patient­centered care and better management outcomes, especially in the context of chronic disease

Surgical Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Core Block.

Critical Care is the Critical Care Block undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Core Block.

Community Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.

Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.

Perinatal and Women's Health Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD. This is a Specialty Block.

Child and Adolescent Health Block is undertaken by medical students enrolled in Stage 3 of the MD, building on prior paediatric knowledge from Stage 1 and 2. This is a Specialty Block.

The Elective Term offers students an opportunity to undertake supervised experience in a health related activity. This may be clinical work in hospital or community settings, research, global health or health policy work 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 organize their own Elective Term placements but the Office for Global Health manages around 90 exchange placements for Elective students each year. If advice or assistance is needed students can contact the Electives academic at their Clinical Schools, Director of Electives or the Elective Administrative Officer

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.

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.

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.

Students will have undertaken an approved, supervised research project culminating in the submission of an MD Final Report in the form of a scientific report. The MD Final Report will be examined and graded. Students will be required to attend the MD Research Symposium during Conference Week in semester 2, and encouraged to present their work in the form of a poster or, by invitation, an oral presentation. Students must have achieved a pass standard in their MD Final Report in order to undertake the PRINT term and to graduate. Students whose MD Final Reports require remediation will need to revise and resubmit the report prior to Term I. Students whose MD Final Report is not satisfactory after remediation or whose Final Report is not remediable will be required to complete an 8 week project in Term J. Students cannot progress to PRINT unless they receive a pass grade in the Term J project. Students who pass the Term J project will undertake a delayed PRINT (P3).Students who are required to repeat Stage 3, Year 4 and who have achieved a pass grade in their MD Final Report during their initial attempt at Year 4 will be required to re­enrol in this unit of study and undertake a modified research task. If the modified research task is not of a pass standard, the student will be required to satisfactorily complete an 8 week project in Term J, and will undertake a delayed PRINT term.

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.