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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course is the fourth and final year of the four-year Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MCHD) program. MEDI8304 comprises an elective block, four clinical rotation blocks (Women's Health and Newborn Care, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Senior Medicine and Surgery and Acute Care) and a common final PRINT (Pre-Internship) block. The MEDI8304 blocks are designed to consolidate clinical reasoning and practical skills through immersion within a range of clinical environments. 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 attachments allow students to consolidate their intern readiness skills and participate in the management of their patients. Elements of Population Health, Professionalism and Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Research and Clinical Skills are 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 Each student will have an individual timetable and unique placement sequence. 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 MEDI8304 is a minimum of 6 clinical sessions (4 hour sessions) per week in addition to the structured teaching commitments e.g. 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. 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).