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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Medicine 4 is the fourth and final year of the ANU Medical program. Medicine 4 is delivered in four clinical rotation blocks over the course of the fourth year of the program: Women's Health and Newborn Care, Psychiatry and Addictive Medicine, Senior Medicine and Surgery and Acute Care. The Year 4 blocks are designed to consolidate clinical reasoning and practical skills through immersion within a range of clinical environments. All students conclude Year 4 by undertaking the Pre Internship (PRINT) block. The emphasis throughout each block is on self-directed, experiential learning and deep involvement in the day-to-day care of patients. Students will have clear requirements for attendance, patient clerking and unit involvement. The prolonged attachments will allow them practice in the synthesis of information and the development of concise management plans for their patients. Elements of Population Health, Professionalism and Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Skills will be integrated throughout the course. Course Structure and Content Four clinical rotations blocks: Senior Medicine and Surgery Acute Care Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Women's Health and Newborn Care Pre Internship (PRINT) block MEDI8030, MEDI8035, MEDI8040 and MEDI8045 form part of Phase 2 of the MCHD program.
Assessment for this course requires students to meet the passing standard in each of the three hurdles:
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Clinical Knowledge and Application Hurdle (null) [LO 3,4,5,6]
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5, 6
Clinical Practice Hurdle (null) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Professionalism and Engagement Hurdle (null) [LO 1,2,3,4,6,7]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
This course must be enrolled in twice over two consecutive semesters (24 units +24 units) The general expectation in Medicine 4 is a minimum of 6 clinical sessions (4 hour sessions) per week in addition to the structured teaching commitments eg. all day Friday. Please see Class Summary for more information. Work Integrated Learning Placements All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a major component of the course Other Information Academic progress required for medical programs ( Academic Progress Rule 2019 ) (1) If a medical student fails 1 or more courses in the student’s medical program in any year of enrolment in the program, the student is considered to have failed to maintain a satisfactory standard of academic progress in the student’s medical program, and is regarded as on probation for the remainder of the program. (4) If a medical student to whom subsection (1) applies fails, for a second or subsequent time, any course in the student’s medical program in any year of enrolment in the program, the Delegated Authority may exclude the student from medical programs for a specified period of no longer than 5 years. (7) If a medical student fails any course in the final year of the student’s medical program, the student is considered to have failed to maintain a satisfactory standard of academic progress in the student’s medical program and the Delegated Authority may exclude the student from medical programs for a specified period of no longer than 5 years. (8) If a medical student fails a second or later year ANU Medical School [since 2023 School of Medicine and Psychology] professional practice course, the student is considered to have failed to maintain a satisfactory standard of academic progress in the student’s medical program and the Delegated Authority may exclude the student from medical programs for a specified period of no longer than 5 years. Inherent Requirement Descriptors continued: Insight into their own health and behaviour - Medical students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to recognise when they experience poor health and put in place effective processes to ensure their own health or behaviours do not pose a risk to others. Cognition, critical thinking and problem solving skills - Medical students will be expected to have an aptitude for problem solving, based on scientific principles to understand and solve the complex medical needs of patients, whilst also considering the context of the patient’s circumstances and the health system they are working in. Team work - Medical students will be expected to work willingly and cohesively as part of a team, taking responsibility for their actions as well as recognising and respecting the skills of other professionals. Physical and observational capabilities - Medical students will be expected to demonstrate their ability to acquire information, carry out a range of procedures suitable to their level of capability, and understand and carry out their role in assisting during a medical emergency. Sustainable performance - Medical students will be expected to demonstrate both physical and mental performance at a consistent and sustained level to perform multiple tasks in an assigned period of time that provides safe and effective care without compromise.
Please refer to the Learning Management System.