MEDIC ST 5205 - MBBS Year 5 Summer Course (4 Units)

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2018

The MBBS program in years 4-6 is delivered as rotation-based clinical attachments covering the breadth of clinical medicine. Learning and teaching methods fuse workplace-based practical learning approaches with on-line and face-to-face small and large group learning in discipline-based tutorial series as well as teaching series. The years 4-6 program is structured around core, selective and elective options with core and elective attachments being taught concurrently to ensure sufficient clinical placements. MBBS Year 5 summer school course is available for students who have achieved a pass in in six of the seven MBBS year 5 core courses (clinical attachments) including the end of year examination course in the current academic year and have attended and completed core structured learning activities of the failed course. The remedial course will allow students the opportunity to achieve the required competencies for year 5 by targeting specific areas of weakness within the relevant failed course.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MEDIC ST 5205
    Course MBBS Year 5 Summer Course (4 Units)
    Coordinating Unit Medical Studies
    Term Summer
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 4
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites 20 units of Year 5 MBBS program including exam course in the current academic year. Has attended and completed core structured learning activities of the failed course (or equivalent with Dean of Medicine approval)
    Restrictions Available to MBBS students only
    Course Description The MBBS program in years 4-6 is delivered as rotation-based clinical attachments covering the breadth of clinical medicine. Learning and teaching methods fuse workplace-based practical learning approaches with on-line and face-to-face small and large group learning in discipline-based tutorial series as well as teaching series. The years 4-6 program is structured around core, selective and elective options with core and elective attachments being taught concurrently to ensure sufficient clinical placements. MBBS Year 5 summer school course is available for students who have achieved a pass in in six of the seven MBBS year 5 core courses (clinical attachments) including the end of year examination course in the current academic year and have attended and completed core structured learning activities of the failed course. The remedial course will allow students the opportunity to achieve the required competencies for year 5 by targeting specific areas of weakness within the relevant failed course.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Hubertus Jersmann

    Yr 4-6 Coordinator & Year 5 OSCE Coordinator
    Phone: 0408 440 604
    hubertus.jersmann@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

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

    Further details of the timetable structure will be made available at the start of the course.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    The learning outcomes will be defined based on specific areas of weakness identified by the course coordinators for the failed course. For example:

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

    1. Demonstrate competence in ordering and interpretation of basic investigations, including correlation of results with clinical setting.

    2. Demonstrate an understanding about the rights and needs of older people and develop basic skills needed to manage the complex frail older person.

    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the function of the Aged Care Assessment Teams.

    4. Conduct a preoperative assessment.

    5. Identify significant co-morbidities and outline strategies for perioperative investigation, optimisation and management.

    6. Demonstrate an understanding of anaesthesia principles, including those emergency anaesthesia.

    7. Develop an understanding of the common chronic conditions of childhood with demonstrated ability in taking a detailed clinical history, examination, discussion of appropriate differential diagnoses, investigations and treatment for each organ system with an understanding of the different roles and responsibilities of the treating clinical team.

    8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physiology and pathology of the female reproductive system in childhood, adult life and old age.

    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 - 8
    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 - 8
    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, 5, 6, 7
    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 - 8
    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 - 8
    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
    2 - 8
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Depending on areas of weakness to be addressed and will include textbooks and online resources.



    Recommended Resources
    Any recommended resources will be made available at the start of the course.

    Online Learning
    Online quizzes, scenarios and other specified resources. Materials will be released in a progressive manner as students achieve learning goals.



  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This student-targeted course contains content will specifically focus on  addressing area(s) of weakness identified within the failed course. This may include ward rounds, consultant rounds, outpatient clinics and bedside tutorial, operating theatre ward rounds, and rehabilitation visit (a period of clinical attachment in an area of weakness to be directed by the course coordinator).
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary
    See above - Learning and Teaching Mode.
    Small Group Discovery Experience


  • 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
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    Case Presentation Summative / Formative Weighting to be adjusted in accordance
    with the assessment for coursework programs policy based on student’s area of
    weakness and topics to be assessed.

    1 - 8
    Written Assignments Summative / Formative Weighting to be adjusted in accordance
    with the assessment for coursework programs policy based on student’s area of
    weakness and topics to be assessed.
    1- 8
    Assessment of Placements Summative / Formative Weighting to be adjusted in accordance
    with the assessment for coursework programs policy based on student’s area of
    weakness and topics to be assessed.
    1 - 8
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Professional Requirements
    All medical students are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Medical Board of Australia. The staff of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences manage student registration by providing a list of enrolled medical students to the AHPRA. Students do not need to register individually.

    Students must adhere to the codes, guidelines and policies of these agencies. Further information about your obligations as registered members of the medical profession can be found on the websites of the registration bodies:

    http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards.aspx

    http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Policies.aspx

    The University of Adelaide has developed a Code of Conduct in consultation with the Medical Board of Australia to guide students and clarify expectations of student conduct on a range of issues and in various situations. The Code of Conduct is found in the canvas course associated with this course.

    Attendance Requirements
    There are attendance requirements which must be met.
    Assessment Detail
    Complete assessment requirements for this course are detailed in the corresponding Canvas Course.

    Submission
    Details of submission of assessment material will be made available at the start of the course.

    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.

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme: GS8 Coursework grade scheme.

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

  • 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.

  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines
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