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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course is the third year of the four year Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MCHD) program. MEDI8303 is delivered in two semester long blocks: Integrated Child and Community Health (ICCH) and Foundations of Internal Medicine and Surgery (FIMS). The MEDI8303 blocks are designed to immerse students in a clinical environment and to introduce them to the practice of Medicine, Surgery, Community Medicine, Rural Health and Child Health. It builds upon the biomedical foundations of these disciplines and the clinical skills developed in the first two years of the course. The emphasis throughout each term is on self-directed, experiential learning and deep involvement in the day-to-day care of their patients. Students will have clear requirements for attendance, patient clerking and unit involvement. Prior to commencing MEDI8303, students will be expected to be proficient in the basic skills of history taking and clinical examination. The prolonged attachments will allow them practise 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, Research and Clinical Skills will be integrated into all parts of each Block. Course Structure and Content Two curriculum blocks comprised of a series of clinical rotations: Foundations of Internal Medicine and Surgery Integrated Community and Child Health Each student will have an individual timetable and unique placement sequence. Rural Stream: (students can apply to undertake MEDI8303 in a parallel curriculum) Students will undertake their clinical attachment in a single rural location to allow them to build relationships with the medical, nursing and allied health staff, as well as the wider community to which they are allocated. The rural placement for the year is an opportunity to observe and participate in the provision of healthcare through general practice, specialist care, hospital care and community care. The focus of the curriculum is on general practice, medical and surgical care, paediatric, geriatric, sexual health and Indigenous health. Students will have the opportunity to follow patients with multiple health needs and this experience and learning will contribute to meeting the curriculum requirements of both the Integrated Community and Child Health (ICCH) and Foundations of Internal Medicine and Surgery (FIMS) blocks. Throughout MEDI8303, rural students are required to attend a number of compulsory formal teaching blocks, and will not be expected to attend clinical activities during these periods. MEDI8303 and MEDI8304 form Phase 2 of the MCHD program.
Assessment requires students to meet the passing standard in each of the hurdles and stay in good standing with the Professional Behaviour Committee:
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Clinical Knowledge and Application Hurdle
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Clinical Practice Hurdle
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Professionalism and Engagement Hurdle
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
No adverse finding(s) from the SMP Professional Behaviour Committee that have resulted in a referral to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program convenor (Hurdle)
Learning outcomes 7, 8
This course must be enrolled in twice over two consecutive semesters (24 units +24 units) The general expectation in MEDI8303 is a minimum of 6 clinical sessions (4 hours per session) per week in addition to the structured teaching commitments e.g. all day Wednesday. 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. 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 (LMS)