MEDIC ST 3103A - Medical Professional and Personal Development III Pt 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

Through this stream students will develop competency in communication with patients, patients' relatives, peers and other health professionals. Alongside communication competency; students develop ethical and medico-legal knowledge and use this knowledge to resolve complex ethical; medico-legal and professional dilemmas. Strategies and skills for stress management; self care and professional capabilities for life as a medical practitioner are developed. Knowledge of the broader context of health care is encouraged through an understanding of public health, epidemiology; and population health issues.

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Course Details

Course Code	MEDIC ST 3103A
Course	Medical Professional and Personal Development III Pt 1
Coordinating Unit	Medical Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	Weekly tutorials and regular lectures
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	MEDIC ST 2000A/B, MEDIC ST 2101A/B, MEDIC ST 2102A/B, MEDIC ST 2103A/B, MICRO 2506 and an approved Level II elective; or by approval of the Dean of Medicine
Restrictions	Available to MBBS students only
Assessment	Refer to course outline

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Matthew Arnold

Course coordinator contact information: adelaide.boylan@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Timetables for the Years 1-3 MBBS Program are provided at the start of the course and are updated and posted weekly.

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for Medic ST 31013A/B

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply the key ethical, legal and professional principles of medical practice
Develop communication skills to manage specific and challenging clinical situations and patients with special needs.
Critically evaluate the broader and health service specific strategies designed to address the disparities in the health, and health care outcomes, experienced by Indigenous peoples.
Explain the causes and management of the impaired doctor/medical student; and apply self-care skills and stress management strategies.
Analyse the concept of inequity and its contributing factors
Develop skills in reflective practice
Health economics:
• Describe the constraints placed upon medical care by the ultimate scarcity of resources
• Outline the key elements in a typical economic evaluation in a general medical journal
• Explain the basic structure of the Australian health system and its impact on medical practice
• Discuss the positive and negative incentives generated by the design of the health system
• Describe the main factors influencing the supply of and demand for medical practitioners in Australia.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Required resources are provided within the relevant MyUni course, or accessible via the library.

Recommended Resources

Required resources are provided within the relevant MyUni course, or accessible via the library.

Online Learning

Online learning resources are provided within the relevant MyUni course, or accessible via the library.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Learning and teaching will be delivered in a variety of modes: lectures, lectorials, online materials, simulation based activities, small group discovery learning, and workshops.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Attendance at tutorials is compulsory. While lectures are not compulsory, the material presented in a lecture will assist your ability to participate in tutorials and will provide examinable material. The development of time management skills is important for future medical practice. Students are expected to develop study skills and allocate time to self-directed learning. In Years 1-3, the standard total student workload for 24 units is 48 hours a week

Learning Activities Summary

Students will be required to attend small group tutorials, as well as lectures and workshops and undertake directed and self-directed study. Students are expected to translate this learning to tutorials and required assignments. Students will also be expected to assimilate learning from the CBL and Clinical Skills tutorials and spend considerable time in practicing skills.

Specific Course Requirements

It was an MBBS entry requirement to obtain a police check as set out in letter of offer to prospective students. You may be required to update these depending on the clinical activities or other activities in which you participate. As a medical student you will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Any other requirements will be advised.

Small Group Discovery Experience

The predominant learning method for the MBBS Program is small group discovery learning.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment for MEDIC ST 3103A/B is combined. Students must complete both MEDIC ST 3103A/B to gain a pass mark.

Assessment Task	Task Type	Timing	Weighting
Communication skills quizzes	Summative	Semester 1	20%
Communication skills guided reflection	Summative	Semester 1	15%
Professionalism reflections	Summative	Semester 2	15%
Oral presentation: professionalism tutorial series	Summative	Semester 2	15%
Indigenous Cultural Workshops	Summative	Semester 2	15%
Health Economics	Summative	Semester 2	20%

To achieve a NGP in MEDIC ST 3103A/B, Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course. Complete assessment requirements are contained within the relevant MyUni course.

To pass this course and the Third Year MBBS Examination Annual Examination Part 2 course, students must obtain:

• a satisfactory result in each of the components of the summative assessment in semesters 1 and 2; and
• a satisfactory performance in the examinations overall

If an overall borderline grade is achieved in the examinations, a student may be offered an opportunity to sit a Replacement/Additional Assessment examination.

Academic Progression Requirements
Progression from one year to the next in the MBBS is dependent on the student successfully completing a compulsory annual examination course in which a full year’s learning is assessed.

To successfully complete the MEDIC ST 3000A and MEDIC ST 3000B Third Year MBBS Examination Part 1 and Part 2courses, the student must pass the end of year examinations and have successfully completed all year level component courses (24 units).

IF a student fails the compulsory examination course no passing grade will be received for any core medical studies courses.

IF a student has not completed all required MEDIC ST units of the year they must successfully complete an appropriate remedial course of the same or greater value as specified in Term 4 of the same academic year.

A student will only be eligible for summer school if the following criteria are met:
• The student does not have a recorded breach of genuine academic misconduct;
• The student has completed all core assessment tasks within the failed course;
• The student has attended more than 80% of core teaching activities across the academic year, within the failed course.

Assessment Related Requirements

There are attendance requirements which must be met. Students should also note that requirements for professional behaviour standards which are set out in the year level assessment documents.

Students should also note the requirements for professional behaviour standards which are set out in the year level assessment documents. Students must learn and appropriately use a complex set of skills to achieve the learning outcomes in the MBBS courses. These skills cannot be learnt without repeated practice, constructive feedback and then practice again. In addition, the professional
competencies required of a medical professional need to be developed. Development of competency is through discussions, observing, practicing and demonstrating. Attendance at the mandatory learning activities is essential for the progressive development of the attributes and competencies required of a medical professional. As such, attendance at core structured learning activitiesis mandatory as per the Assessment for Coursework Policy – Procedures Section 1c.

Exemptions to mandatory attendance requirements may be granted by the Program Coordinator in consultation with the relevant course coordinator and year level advisor if there are exceptional medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances as defined by the ModifiedArrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.

Tutor assessments are based on student demonstration of knowledge, reasoning and professional competence in tutorials. All tutorials are weighted equally. Students are unable to demonstrate competence if they are not present, therefore students will receive a zero grade for tutorials where they are not present unless there are exceptional medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances as defined by the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. Students who are absent for multiple tutorials should seek advice from the course coordinator or year level advisor.

Mandatory core structured learning activities for this course are:

- Medical Practice tutorials/SGDE
- Indigenous cultural workshops and presentations
- Health Economics tutorials and assignments
- Formative MPPD revision and OSCE session

Assessment Detail

Complete assessment requirements for the MBBS Program are set out in the relevant Canvas course.

Submission

Students may be required to submit assessments via Turnitin.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme: GS4 Non-graded pass.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Students should familarise themselves with the University Policy on Additional Assessment/Replacement Assessment.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

The MBBS Program has a regular program of evaluation. In addition, student representatives are appointed to MBBS committees and are encouraged to report on issues of importance to students.
Student Support
The MBBS Program website has details on Student well-being resources which can be accessed.
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Please read the MBBS Program Code of Conduct
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

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