MEDIC ST 2000B - Second Year MBBS Examination Part 2

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019


  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MEDIC ST 2000B
    Course Second Year MBBS Examination Part 2
    Coordinating Unit Medical Studies
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites MEDIC ST 1000A/B, MEDIC ST 1101A/B, MEDIC ST 1102A/B, MEDIC ST 1103A/B, BIOLOGY 1310A/B, or by approval of the Dean of Medicine
    Assessment Refer to Course Outline
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Judi Nairn

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of Year 2 of the MBBS program, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
    • the normal structure and function of the body (at all levels from molecule to organism)
    • the different ways disease may present in patients, the disease processes (pathology) and the functional changes associated with a disease or syndrome (pathophysiology)
    • the content, structure and function of a complete patient history and the factors that influence the patient interview process
    • analysing and interpreting the results of investigations used to explore the pathology of patient problems
    • identifying potential treatment and management strategies (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
    • ethical, medico-legal and social responsibilities expected of medical students at Year 2 level
    • principles of analysis of complex ethical medical issues and dilemmas
    • cultural influences in health care and the principles of cultural competence
    • self-care and resources in the care of chronically and terminally ill patients

    2. Demonstrate competency, as expected at Year 2 level, in the following areas of clinical skills and reasoning:
    • using a range of effective communication skills to conduct doctor-patient interviews, including history-taking covering all essential aspects- biological, psychological, social and cultural
    • analysing a clinical case, including: identifying significant data, generating hypotheses to explain the causes of common symptoms, and explaining the mechanism underlying the physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the case
    • prioritising hypotheses through applying knowledge to the interpretation of data from history taking, physical examination and investigations
    •implementing a coordinated approach to the physical examination process
    • performing core skills under supervision

    3. Demonstrate the following professional attributes:
    • commitment to high quality clinical standards, compassion, empathy and respect for all patients
    • respecting the roles and expertise of other health care professionals and behaving ethically in interactions with patients, peers, and educators
    • learning and working effectively and cooperatively as a member of an inter-professional team
    • self-assessing learning needs and identifying areas of study
    • contributing to small group learning and the professional development of other health care professionals
    • managing social media in an ethical and professional manner an academic approach to research literature and writing
    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
    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
    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
    3
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Please refer to the course outline of MEDIC ST 2000A - Second Year MBBS Examination Part 2
    Assessment Detail
    Academic Progression Requirements

    As defined by the Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy, the MBBS is a yearly program

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

    To successfully complete the annual examination the student must pass the combined end of semester and end of year examinations, all hurdle requirements and have successfully completed all year level component courses (24 units).

    To progress into year 3 a student must pass MEDIC ST 2000A/B - First Year MBBS Examination Part 1/2, and have successfully completed all year level components (24 units).
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

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

    GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing
    FNS Fail No Submission
    NFE No Formal Examination
    F Fail
    NGP Non Graded Pass
    P Pass
    C Credit
    D Distinction
    HD High Distinction
    RP Result Pending

    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.

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

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