Key facts
UNE unit code: MEDI2101A
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- JMP Semester 1 - On Campus
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 0
Unit information
This course builds on foundational skills and knowledge gained in MEDI1101 to examine specific content related to endocrinology; the musculoskeletal and nervous systems; ear, nose and throat; ophthalmology; reproduction; emotion and behaviour; clinical haematology; biochemistry; pharmacology; immunology; microbiology; genetics and cell pathology. The course presents students with a series of problem based learning (PBL) scenarios in order to further develop students' knowledge and skills for clinical practice. PBL scenarios are used to drive student learning and begin the student's integration of the sciences that inform medical practice. PBL content continues to be presented using the organising framework of the extended family and their experiences of health, illness and medicine.
Skills that are related to clinical practice are taught and assessed throughout the course using simulation and clinical placement experiences. Students apply more complex knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics to management of the patient with conditions related to the above. Students apply the concept of diagnostics through the integration of history taking, physical examination and use of appropriate, readily available diagnostic tests. Elements of the course have a particular focus on the elements of medical practice related to the role of doctors as advocates for the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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JMP Semester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
This course is Part A of a multi-term sequence. Part B must also be completed after completion of Part A and within the twelve month period from commencement of Part A to meet the requirements of the sequence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of the normal human development through life stages, with a particular focus on biomedical concepts of structure and function relevant to control systems, circulation, respiration, energy, excretion, defence, repair, movement, sensation, reproduction, growth, emotion, and behaviour;
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of human anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics, pathology, and pharmacology relevant to the practice of medicine, with a particular focus on the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, immune, dermatological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, neurological and neuropsychological systems;
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of the social, behavioural, educational and clinical sciences relevant to the practice of medicine;
- describe the core concepts and rationale for evidence-based healthcare, including the roles of research and epidemiology in informing healthcare at an individual and population level;
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of the processes of research including study designs, principles of statistical interpretation and critical appraisal;
- locate, manage and evaluate appropriate scholarly resources to inform current and lifelong learning, academic writing, and decision-making, whilst maintaining academic integrity in learning processes and submitted work;
- demonstrate core skills of effective patient-centred communication and teamwork in healthcare settings;
- demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of cultural competence and the skills for sensitively identifying patients of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin;
- demonstrate the appropriate, patient-centred gathering of a system based medical history, followed by a concise and ordered communication of findings;
- demonstrate introductory skills relating to patient safety, infection control, and basic life support;
- perform basic physical examination techniques of major regions and body systems, followed by a concise and ordered communication of findings;
- describe, select and justify basic consultation oriented diagnostic investigations and procedures;
- demonstrate basic clinical reasoning skills of integrating information from all forms of patient assessment to reach justifiable differential diagnoses;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the core concepts of health promotion and population health, with a particular focus on promoting health and wellbeing, preventing disease and injury, and identifying and modifying biological and behavioural risk factors;
- demonstrate an understanding of the socio-cultural-environmental determinants of health and their impact on the health of individuals and populations including sub-groups based on geographical location, age, gender, culture, spirituality, and social setting;
- apply fundamental tools and principles of epidemiology to identify and measure the burden of illness of major health challenges facing Australia and other countries, including the gaps in health status and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the factors contributing to an epidemic, and the public health strategies available as part of prevention, and response;
- describe the important elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, cultural identity and beliefs and the potential impact these have on the health of unique communities;
- demonstrate an understanding of the development of programs and policies to promote and protect health, as well as prevent disease, and their application through a diverse range of organisations and communities;
- demonstrate an introductory level of knowledge on equity of access to health care, and approaches to quality and safety in health care;
- demonstrate appropriately respectful behaviour to staff, students, and members of the public in the role of a medical student;
- demonstrate an understanding of the broad roles of a doctor; in particular understanding the expectations of individual patients and the community; understanding and respecting the roles of other health professionals; and understanding the need to work in interdisciplinary teams;
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of moral thinking and the implications for medical practice;
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of the Australian legal framework for medical practice, with specific reference to the laws in NSW;
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance to medical practice of personal qualities, including truthfulness, commitment to confidentiality, fidelity, compassion and an ability to self-reflect;
- demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, the policies and procedures governing medical student conduct;
- demonstrate awareness of the factors that are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students, particularly with regard to mental health; and
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of patient-centred decision-making, including the importance of communicating risks and benefits to a competent patient; and an understanding of the ethical and legal basis for decision-making in an emergency or when a patient is not competent.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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1.1 Summative MCQ and/or SAQ Exam | Yes | All offerings | Summative multiple choice question (MCQ) and/or short answer questions (SAQ) Exam 1 (Part A). | |
1.2 Summative Anatomy and Histology Practical MCQ Exam | Yes | All offerings | Summative Anatomy and Histology Practical MCQ Exam 1 (Part A). | |
2.1 Summative Examination - OSCE | Yes | All offerings | Summative Examination - OSCE 1 (Part A). | |
4.1 PBL Tutorial Participation and Contribution | Yes | All offerings | PBL Tutorial Participation and Contribution 1 (Part A) . | |
4.10 Pre-placement verification | Yes | All offerings | Students must meet the NSW Health requirements for verification to attend clinical placement prior to any scheduled placement. Failure to meet these requirements will prevent students from accessing compulsory teaching and learning opportunities required for the successful completion of Part A combined with Part B and progression to Year 3 of the program. | |
4.11 Attendance at mandatory sessions | Yes | All offerings | 100% attendance is expected of all students at MED2101 timetabled learning activities. As such attendance is monitored and recorded at:
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4.12 PBL facilitator one on one feedback meetings | Yes | All offerings | Students must attend a minimum of two (2) face to face meetings with the PBL facilitator during the academic year; at least one in in MEDI2101A and one in MEDI2101B. | |
4.2 Professional behaviour reflection | Yes | All offerings | Professional behaviour reflection 1 (Part A). | |
4.3 Structured Clinical Skills feedback reflecting adequate participation and contribution | Yes | All offerings | Structured Clinical Skills feedback reflecting adequate participation and contribution 1 (Part A). | |
4.4 General Practice Supervisor Report(s) | Yes | All offerings | General Practice Supervisor Report(s) reflecting adequate professional engagement. | |
4.5 General Practice Log Book | Yes | All offerings | While on placement, students will undertake a range of clinical tasks (minimum of four (4)) as identified in their Log Book. Each task is to be certified by your placement supervisor (GP, practice nurse or an allied health professional) at the time the task is undertaken. | |
4.6 SHOPED/Community Placement with Older People - Supervisor Report(s) | Yes | All offerings | SHOPED/Community Placement with Older People Supervisor Report(s) reflecting adequate professional engagement | |
4.7 Formative MCQ and/or SAQ Exam | Yes | All offerings | Formative multiple choice question (MCQ) and/or short answer questions (SAQ) Exam. | |
4.8 Online Formative MCQ quizzes | Yes | All offerings | Online Formative MCQ Quizzes. There will be a minimum of four online MCQ quizzes in each of MEDI2101A and B. | |
4.9 Online Formative Research Skills quizzes and discussion forum posts | Yes | All offerings | Online quizzes will be associated with 11 research skills modules. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9781488687488
Martini, F., Nath , J and Bartholomew, F., Pearson Australia 11th ed, 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy
ISBN: 9780781740685
Acland, R., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2004
Text refers to: All offerings
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
ISBN: 9780655702474
Bullock, S. and Manias, E., Pearson Australia 9th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
The New Public Health
ISBN: 9780195588088
Baum, F., Oxford University Press 4th ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach
ISBN: 9781292259543
Silverthorn, D.U., Pearson Education Limited 8th Global edtion 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780730392002
3rd ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Introduction to Genetic Analysis
ISBN: 9781319114770
Griffiths, J.F., Wessler, S.R., Carroll, S.B. and Doebley, J., W.H. Freeman and Company 12th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Skills for Communicating with Patients
ISBN: 9781846193651
Silverman, J., Kurtz, S. and Draper, J., CRC Press 3rd revised ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology
ISBN: 9780702075599
Young, B., Stewart, W., O'Dowd, G. and Wheater, P., Churchill Livingstone Elsevier 6th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials
ISBN: 9781975109554
Fletcher, R.W. and Fletcher, S.W., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 6th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Prescott's Microbiology
ISBN: 9781265123031
Willey, J., Sherwood, L. and Woolverton, C., McGraw-Hill 12th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals
ISBN: 9781486019144
Lee, G. and Bishop, P., Pearson 6th ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
Janeway's Immunobiology
ISBN: 9780393884913
Murphy, K. and Weaver, C., Taylor and Francis Inc. 10th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Robbins Basic Pathology
ISBN: 9780323790185
Kumar, V., Abbas, A. and Aster, J., Elsevier 11th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
ISBN: 9780323597128
Hall, J. and Guyton, A., Elsevier 14th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Good Medical Practice: Professionalism, Ethics and Law
ISBN: 9781938182679
Breen, K., Cordner, S. and Thomson, C., Australian Medical Council Limited 4th ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Clinical Examination: A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis
ISBN: 9780729544245
Talley, N.J. and O'Connor, S., Elsevier 9th ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Lecture Notes: Human Physiology
ISBN: 9781405136518
Petersen, O., Wiley-Blackwell 5th ed. 2006
Text refers to: All offerings
Medical Biochemistry at a Glance
ISBN: 9780470654514
Salway, J.G., Wiley-Blackwell 3rd ed. 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
Wheater's Functional Histology
ISBN: 9780702047473
Young, B., Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier 6th ed. 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
ISBN: 9781264258079
Brunton, L., Knollmann, B., Hilal-Dandan, R., McGraw-Hill Education 14th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry
ISBN: 9780522870954
Bloch, S., Green, A.J., Mitchell, P.B. and Robertson, M., Melbourne University Press 4th ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
Behavioural Science in Medicine
ISBN: 9781609136642
Fadem, B., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2nd ed. 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
Medical Biochemistry
ISBN: 9780323834506
Baynes, J. and Dominiczak M., Elsevier 6th ed, 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Rang and Dale's Pharmacology
ISBN: 9780323873596
Ritter, J.M., Flower, R., Henderson, G., Lake, Y.K., MacEwan, D. and Rang, H.P., Elsevier 10th ed 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
The Patient History: An Evidence-Based Approach to Differential Diagnosis
ISBN: 9780071624947
Henderson, M.C., Tierney, L.M. and Smetana, G.W., McGraw-Hill 2nd ed. 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
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