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Foundation Medical Studies
Enrolment code: CAM100
Offered: Hbt: sem 2
Unit description:
Provides a base for future study in the medical curriculum. The unit provides an
introduction to Evidence Based Medicine and students with their first exposure to clinical
medicine. The relationship of medical sciences to clinical practice is emphasised, helping
students develop an understanding of their important role in patient management. The
unit introduces students to concepts of clinical medicine, including communicating with
patients, problem solving, literature review, critical assessment and statistical methods.
Students will have an opportunity to develop their skills in teamwork and presentation.
It includes work towards the ‘Kids and Families’ program begun during semester 1.
Staff: Dr R Wood-Baker (Medicine), Coordinator Kids and Families Program,
(Coordinators); and members of the Disciplines of Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and
Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anatomy and Physiology and Psychiatry
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 12 hours weekly, lectures, case presentations, tutorials and family visits;
14 weeks
Prereq: admission to Medicine
Assess: 15-min examination and in-unit assessment.
Required: Clements A(ed), Infant and Family Health in Australia, ISBN 0443047707
Illingworth R, The Normal Child, ISBN 0443044554
Illingworth T, The Development of the Infant, ISBN 0443038406
Sackett DL, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach, ISBN 0443062404
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Community Health and Medicine 1
Enrolment code: CAM105
Offered: Hbt: sem 1
Special note: the unit is NOT restricted to students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Science.
The lecture component of this unit forms part of the first year Pharmacy unit CSA105.
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Unit description:
The lecture program examines the nature and effectiveness of the Australian health care
system and patterns of morbidity and mortality in Australia. It goes on to introduce
topics which will be of ongoing concern, including the role of the social sciences in health,
biomedical ethics, communication skills, and alcohol studies. An overarching aim of the
unit, pursued through lectures and assignments, is to stimulate the development of
literacy in the effective use of information technology and the capacity for independent
study. Medical students are introduced to the ongoing Kids & Families study.
Staff: Mr S Lockwood (Coordinator), Dr C Newell
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2x1 hr lectures, 1-2 hrs prescribed reading, 2 hrs assignment preparation
weekly
Assess: 3 class tests (90%), 1 assignment (10%)
Required: readings available online will be prescribed
Recommend: Australia’s Health, Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, Canberra, 2002
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B] [R3A] [R3K]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Community Health and Medicine 2
Enrolment code: CAM205
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Special note: the unit is NOT restricted to students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Science.
Unit description:
The teaching program is in three parts. The first part examines a range of psychosocial
problems in Australia, illustrating the interplay of social, medical, psychological, and
cultural determinants of morbidity and the complexities of interpreting psychosocial
information.
The second part introduces students to important concepts and techniques in biomedical
statistics, epidemiology, and critical appraisal.
The third part is primarily concerned with developing students’ communication skills, a
holistic approach to patient care, and an appreciation of the importance of behavioural
factors in relation to illness.
An optional practical program exposes students to a range of complementary experiences,
including general practice and retail pharmacy. Students continue contact with families
encountered in First Year under the ‘Kids & Families’ program.
Staff: Mr S Lockwood (Coordinator)
Unit weight: 25%
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Teaching pattern: 2–3x1-hr lectures, 1 hr prescribed reading, 2–3 hrs practical and written
assignments weekly
Assess: 2 hr mid-yr exam (30%), 2-hr end-of-yr exam (30%)l biostatistics & epidemiology
assessment (20%), other projects/assignments (20%)
Required: readings accessible on the Internet will be prescribed
Majors: Social Ecology
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B] [R3A]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Introduction to Clinical Studies
Enrolment code: CAM300
Offered: Hbt: sem 1
Unit description:
Introduces students to the techniques of history taking and physical examination. The unit
includes topics related to the ethical and operational activities of the hospital and student
interaction with patients. The unit includes teaching on the application of physiology to
clinical practice, an introduction to clinical pharmacology and diagnostic problem solving.
The aims are: to ensure students are competent in the techniques of history taking and
physical examination; to assist students in understanding the issues related to their
interaction with patients in the health care setting; to understand the role of medical
sciences in clinical practice. Students are introduced to medical terminology and topics
relevant to history taking and physical examination through a series of clinical
demonstrations, lectures and ward teaching. A series of lectures illustrate the use of
physiology in clinical practice and clinico-pathological sessions are used to demonstrate
the relationship between the pathological and clinical disciplines. There is an introduction
to pharmacology in the clinical setting and sessions exploring the relationship between the
medical profession and pharmaceutical industry. There are sessions on maintaining the
health of medical practitioners and the ‘Kids and Families’ program continues within the
unit.
Staff: Dr R Wood-Baker (Coordinator), members of the Disciplines of Medicine, Surgery,
Paediatrics and Child Health, Psychiatry and Pathology
Unit weight: 17.5%
Teaching pattern: 7 hrs weekly: lectures (4 hrs), surgical practical sessions (2 hrs), clincial
sessions (1 hr), plus additional ward-based self-directed learning (up to 8 hrs)
Prereq: 2nd year Medicine
Assess: formative: tutor feedback during clinical teaching sessions; summative: 15-minute
clinical exam, graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory
Required: Talley N & O’Connor, Pocket Clinical Examination, ISBN 9813045051
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S, Rang HP, Dale MM & Ritter JM, Pharmacology, ISBN 0443059748
Recommend: Hancox B & Whyte K, Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests, McGraw-Hill,
Roseville, NSW ISBN 0074709798
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Clinical Specialties
Enrolment code: CAM310
Offered: Hbt: sem 2 (See also Unit details 'Special note')
Special note: the unit is taken in Hobart and selected Rural Health Teaching sites.
Unit description:
An integrated program comprising five clinical specialties: Paediatrics & Child Health,
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, General Practice, and Rural Health. The program is
delivered within a nine week block at the Royal Hobart Hospital Clinical School and
includes a two week rural placement at a Rural Health Teaching Site. The overall aim of
the unit is to provide students with an introduction to the clinical specialties and their
scope of practice through the building of clinical skills and the integration of theoretical
knowledge with clinical practice.
Staff: Dr E Albert (Coordinator), Dr M Williams, Dr C Clifford, Dr L Gilroy, Dr F
Meumann, Dr M Catchpole, Dr J Garlan, Dr J Tait, Prof J Walker, and additional clinical
staff and guests
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching pattern: 2.5 days a week for 7 weeks and 2 full weeks while on rural placement.
Teaching and learning methods include tutorials, clinical attachments, case presentations
and self directed learning
Assess: formative: OSCE, OSLER, written case histories, conducted during tutorials with
formal assessment in wk 9 of each block; summative: OSCE, OSLER, MCQ, written case
histories; on a pass/fail basis
Required: generated as part of the tutorial program
Recommend: Lewis IC, Oates RK & Robinson MJ, Consulting with Children
or
Gill D & O’Brien N, Paediatric Clinical Examination
Block S & Singh BS, Foundations of Clinical Psychiarty, 2nd edn, Melb Univ Press, 2001
Pridmore S, The Psychiatric Interview, Harwood Academic Publ, Amsterdam, 2000
Wilkinson D & Blue I (eds), The New rural health, OUP, Melb, 2002
Murtagh J, General Practice, McGrawHill, Syd, 1997
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Lissuaer T & Clayden G, Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics, 2nd edn
Robinson TJ & Robertson DM, Practical Paediatrics, 4th edn
NH&MRC, The Australian Immunisation Handbook, 7th edn
Green C, Babies – A Parent’s Guide to Engjoying the First Year,
Green C, Toddler Taming
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia’s Children – Thier Health and Wellbeing
Smart J & Nolan T, Paediatric Handbook, RCH 6th edn
Llewellyn-Jones D, Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th edn, 1999
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Neuroscience
Enrolment code: CAM320
Offered: Hbt: sem 1
Unit description:
Enables students to understand the properties, structure, and function of the normal
nervous system, and how these relate to its clinical examination. From this, and learning
how to take a neurological history, students gain insight into how malfunction of the
nervous system can be diagnosed on the basis of knowledge of neuroanatomy and
physiology. Students also acquire knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck,
including imaging and surface anatomy. Opportunities for understanding applied aspects
of basic neuroscience are provided by lectures on neurological disorders as well as
discussion of case studies.
Staff: Dr D Choi-Lundberg, Dr MI Chuah (Coordinators), and staff of the Discipline of
Medicine
Unit weight: 20%
Teaching pattern: 30 hours lectures, 40 hours practicals in clinical and neuroanatomy, 14
hours dissectional anatomy and self-directed learning opportunities in anatomy
Prereq: CHG210
Assess: formative: 6–7 quizzes with short answers, including questions related to a clinical
case, ‘walk around’ practical near the middle of the term; summative: 2-hr written exam
(65%), 1-hr ‘walk-around’ practical including OSCE (35%)
Required: Nolte J, The Human Brain, 5th edn, ISBN 0815189117
Talley N & O’Connor, Pocket Clinical Examination, ISBN 9813045051
Medical Research Council, UK, Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System,
ISBN 0702011657
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The atlases and textbooks used in the anatomy portions of CHG110 and CHG210 will be
used in this course:
An Atlas of Anatomy:
either Netter FH, Atlas of Human Anatomy, 2nd edn, ISBN 0914168819
or Rohen, JW, Yokochi C, Lutjen-Drecoll E, Color Atlas of Anatomy, 4th edn, ISBN
0683304925
or Abrahams PH, Hutchings RT & Marks Jr SC, McMinn’s Color Atlas of Human Anatomy,
4th edn, ISBN 0723427720
or Gosling JA et al, Human Anatomy Color Atlas and Text, ISBN 0723432961 (intl edn) or
0723431957
or Anderson JE, Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy, ISBN 0683302647
and the following texts:
Moore KL & AF Dalley, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, ISBN 0683061410
Weir J & Abrahams PH, Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, ISBN 0723422834 (or CD-ROM
v2.0 Win/Mac, ISBN 0723426317)
Lisowski FP, A Guide to Dissection of the Human Body, ISBN 9810235690
Sadler TW, Langman’s Medical Embryology, ISBN 0683306502
Recommend: Lumley JSP, Surface Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Examination, ISBN
0443070458
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Advanced Study/Research/Additional Study
Enrolment code: CAM400/420/440
Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2, NWC: sem 2
Special note: Students enrol in CAM400 for Advanced Study, CAM420 for Research, CAM440
for Additional Study; each is weighted at 50%.
There are quotas on most advanced study programs, but students will normally be able to
enrol in their first choice. Students wishing to participate in one of the research programs
will first need to consult the specific project supervisor. Inquiries about this unit should be
directed to the program coordinator, Dr G Woods.
Unit description:
Semester 2 in Year 4 of the MBBS course is devoted to this unit whereby students may
select from a wide variety of advanced study or research programs offered by clinical and
preclinical disciplines. Individual programs may be of either 9 or 18 weeks duration, and
occupy 2.5 or 5 days per week. Students are required to select a combination of programs
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totalling 5 days per week for 18 weeks. Details of program offerings will vary from year to
year and this information is available on line from the Faculty of Health Science home
page (WWW address <http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/medschool/index.html>). As
an alternative to advanced study or research, some students may be required to undertake
additional study. Students enrolled in Additional Study (CAM440) receive an ungraded
pass result.
Staff: staff within the School of Medicine
Unit weight: 50%
Courses: [M3J] [M4J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Clinical Specialties
Enrolment code: CAM410
Offered: Hbt: sem 1
Unit description:
An integrated program comprising five clinical specialties: Paediatrics & Child Health,
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, General Practice, and Rural Health. The program is
delivered within a nine week block at the Royal Hobart Hospital Clinical School and
includes a two week rural placement at a Rural Health Teaching Site. The overall aim of
the unit is to provide students with an introduction to the clinical specialties and their
scope of practice through the building of clinical skills and the integration of theoretical
knowledge with clinical practice.
Staff: Dr E Albert (Coordinator), Dr M Williams, Dr C Chan, Dr C Clifford, Dr L Gilroy, Dr
F Meumann, Dr M Catchpole, Dr J Garlan, Prof J Walker, and additional clinical staff and
guests
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching pattern: 2.5 days a week for 7 weeks and 2 full weeks while on rural placement.
Teaching and learning methods include tutorials, clinical attachments, case presentations
and self directed learning
Assess: formative: logbook, OSCE, OSLER, written case histories, conducted during
tutorials with formal assessment in wk 9 of each block; summative: OSCE, OSLER, MCQ,
written case histories; on a pass/fail basis
Required: generated as part of the tutorial program
Recommend: Lewis IC, Oates RK & Robinson MJ, Consulting with Children
or
Gill D & O’Brien N, Paediatric Clinical Examination
Block S & Singh BS, Foundations of Clinical Psychiarty, 2nd edn, Melb Univ Press, 2001
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Pridmore S, The Psychiatric Interview, Harwood Academic Publ, Amsterdam, 2000
Wilkinson D & Blue I (eds), The New rural health, OUP, Melb, 2002
Murtagh J, General Practice, McGrawHill, Syd, 1997
Lissuaer T & Clayden G, Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics, 2nd edn
Robinson TJ & Robertson DM, Practical Paediatrics, 4th edn
NH&MRC, The Australian Immunisation Handbook, 7th edn
Green C, Babies – A Parent’s Guide to Engjoying the First Year,
Green C, Toddler Taming
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia’s Children – Thier Health and Wellbeing
Smart J & Nolan T, Paediatric Handbook, RCH 6th edn
Llewellyn-Jones D, Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th edn, 1999
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Bridging Program 1
Enrolment code: CAM415
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Brings students with a pre-clinical and basic clinical education from other medical courses,
to the standard required for entry into 5th year of the TSOM undergraduate MBBS
program. In Semester 1 student complete clinical blocks, in Medicine and in Surgery, the
Integrated Teaching Program covering clinical sciences and Pathology, the neurology
component of Neuroscience and clinical and ward teaching sessions within Introduction
to Clinical Studies
Staff: Assoc Prof S Sinha (Coordinator) and staff of the School of Medicine
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching pattern: students take part in all activities associated with the clinical blocks
including ward based activities and tutorials. They attend the prescribed activities of the
Integrated Teaching Program including lectures, tutorials, practicals and CPCs and clinical
teaching components of Introduction to Clinical Studies and Neurosciences. Attendance at
Pathology lectures is optional but students are required to attend all tutorials, practical
classes and clinical teaching
Prereq: an acceptable demonstrated competence in basic clinical skills and pre-clinical
sciences equivalent to a 3rd year MBBS student of this University.
Assess: formative: 1 OSLER (Medicine block), 3 case histories (1 x Medicine block, 2 x
Surgery block), viva voce in Pathology, 1 literature review (Surgery block);
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summative: 1 OSLER (Medicine block),1 OSCE (Surgery block), 1 MCQ (Surgery block), 1
case history (Medicine block). Students are required to pass all components of the
assessment to pass the unit. The result awarded is an ungraded pass.
Required: Edwards CRW et al, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, ISBN
0443059446 [p/b], 0443060002
Delauney & Land, The Principles and Practice of Dermatology, ISBN 0409302597 [p/b]
Medical Research Council, UK, Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System,
ISBN 0702011657
Talley N & O’Connor S, Clinical Examination, ISBN 0864331029
Talley N & O’Connor, Pocket Clinical Examination, ISBN 9813045051
S, Rang HP, Dale MM & Ritter JM, Pharmacology, ISBN 0443059748
Recommend: Wilson JD, Braunwald E, et al (eds), Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,
latest edn, ISBN 0070202923 (2-vol edn: bk 1), 0070202931 (bk 2); 0070202915 (1 vol edn)
Hancox B & Whyte K, Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests, McGraw-Hill, Roseville, NSW
ISBN 0074709798
Hancox B & Whyte K, Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests, McGraw-Hill, Roseville, NSW
ISBN 0074709798
Surgery
Forrest, Cantor & McLeod, Principles and Practice of Surgery, Churchill Livingstone, 1995
or Cuschieri A, Clinical Surgery, Blackwell, 1996
or Burkitt, Quick & Gott, Essential Surgery, Churchill Livingstone, 1996 edn
orBailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surgery, H K Lewis & Co, Chapman Hall, 1995 A more
detailed list of recommended text for Surgery is available from the Discipline secretary
Courses: [M3B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Bridging Program 2
Enrolment code: CAM425
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Bring students with a pre-clinical and basic clinical education from other medical courses,
to the standard required for entry into 5th year of the TSOM undergraduate MBBS
program. In 2nd semester student complete clinical blocks in Medicine and Clinical
Specialties the Integrated Teaching Program covering clinical sciences and Pathology.
Staff: Assoc Prof S Sinha (Coordinator) and staff of the School of Medicine
Unit weight: 50%
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Teaching pattern: students will take part in all activities associated with the clinical blocks
including ward based activities and tutorials. Students will attend the prescribed activities
of the Integrated Teaching Program including lectures, tutorials, practicals and CPCs.
Attendance at Pathology lectures is optional but students are required to attend all
tutorials, practical classes and clinical teaching.
Prereq: CAM415
Assess: formative: 1 OSLER (Medicine block), 1 case history (Medicine block);
summative: 1 OSLER (Medicine block), 1 case history (Medicine block), OSCE (Clinical
Specialties block), 1 MCQ (Medicine block). Students are required to pass all components
of the assessment to pass the unit. The result awarded is an ungraded pass.
Required: Edwards CRW et al, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, ISBN
0443059446 [p/b], 0443060002
Delauney & Land, The Principles and Practice of Dermatology, ISBN 0409302597 [p/b]
Medical Research Council, UK, Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System,
ISBN 0702011657
Talley N & O’Connor S, Clinical Examination, ISBN 0864331029
Essential material for Clinical Specialties will be provided electronically, predominantly
via WebCT
Recommend: Wilson JD, Braunwald E, et al (eds), Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,
latest edn, ISBN 0070202923 (2-vol edn: bk 1), 0070202931 (bk 2); 0070202915 (1 vol edn)
Hancox B & Whyte K, Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests, McGraw-Hill, Roseville, NSW
ISBN 0074709798
Recommended reading for Clinical Specialties
Lewis IC, Oates RK, Robinson MJ, Consulting with Children
or Gill D and O’Brien N, Paediatric Clinical Examination
Bloch S & Singh BS, Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry, 2nd edn, Melb Univ Press, Melb,
2001.
Pridmore S., The Psychiatric Interview,Harwood Academic Publ, Amsterdam, 2000
Wilkinson D & Blue I (eds), The New Rural Health, OUP, Melb, 2002
Murtagh J, General Practice, McGrawHill, Syd, 1997
Lissuaer T & Clayden G, Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics, 2nd edn
Robinson MJ & Roberton DM, Practical Paediatrics, 4th edn
NH&MRC, The Australian Immunisation Handbook, 7th edn
Green C, Babies – A Parent’s Guide to Enjoying the First Year
Green C, Toddler Taming
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia’s Children – Their Health and Wellbeing,
2002
Smart J & Nolan T, Paediatric Handbook, (RCH) 6th edn.
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Derek Llewellyn-Jones D, Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th edn, 1999
Surgery
Forrest, Cantor & McLeod, Principles and Practice of Surgery, Churchill Livingstone, 1995
or Cuschieri A, Clinical Surgery, Blackwell, 1996
or Burkitt, Quick & Gott, Essential Surgery, Churchill Livingstone, 1996 edn
orBailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surgery, H K Lewis & Co, Chapman Hall, 1995 A more
detailed list of recommended text for Surgery is available from the Discipline secretary
Courses: [M3B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medicine Year 5 – NWRH Clinical School
Enrolment code: CAM500
Offered: NWC: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Provides an understanding of General Practice, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Emergency
Medicine, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the context of a large regional health
service servicing rural and remote areas of Tasmania. The course also provides some
introduction to sub-specialities and integrates fifth and sixth year as a learning continuum.
Students have their clinical exposure rotating through Medicine and Therapeutics,
Surgical Subspecialties and Anaesthetics, Women’s and Children’s Health, Emergency
Medicine and General Practice, Psychiatry and Community placements. Concurrent with
the rotations, case-based learning topics and tutorials are scheduled each week. Tutorials
cover defined topics and integrate both disciplines and domains.
A feature of the Rural Clinical Program is the emphasis placed on rural health issues.
Students have the opportunity to accompany consultants on their visits to rural and
remote hospitals and clinics as part of their rotations. Emphasis is also placed on the
community context of medical practice with visits arranged for students in various
community health settings.
The objectives of this unit are reflected in the overall objectives and competencies of the
MBBS The specific objectives for the fifth and sixth year of the MBBS are:
The scientific basis of medicine: It is expected that students will have the scientific
knowledge required to understand the pathogenesis, investigation, diagnosis and
management of disease appropriate to this stage of the course including problem solving
and evidence based medicine skills.
Doctor and patient: At the end of the program students will have clinical skills in history
taking, examination, patient management, communication and diagnostic procedures
applicable to patients of all ages at an appropriate level for this stage of the course.
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Doctor, health and society: Specifically the students are expected to understand the
population aspects of disease and disease prevention, the significance of the social context
of disease and an understanding of community resources available to support patients.
Ethics, personal and professional development: Students are expected to have gained the
ethical, personal and professional attitudes and skills required of a medical graduate
including commitment to the professionalism of medicine, recognition and maintenance of
appropriate role boundaries and a commitment to patient confidentiality
Staff: Dr Peter Lucas (Coordinator). Part time staff include Dr D Saner, Dr M Rathbone,
Senior Lecturers in General Practice, Dr T John (Psychiatry), Dr T McDonagh (Emergency
Medicine), Dr A Tasker (CBL facilitator) and consultants of the NW Hospitals and Mental
Health Services, and visiting registrars on rotation from Tasmanian and mainland
hospitals.
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching pattern: much of the teaching and learning takes place in wards, clinics and
private practices. In addition there will be case-based, small group teaching; presentation
of topics relating to key common problems; development of clinical skills including the
utilisation of a well-equipped skills laboratory, and development of communication and
personal skills.
In keeping with current rural practice, use of telehealth facilities (video-conferencing) is
included in the program.
Prereq: 4th-year Medicine
Assess: formative: Portfolio of Learning: students are expected to maintain a portfolio over
the entire year, including (a) a log-book, in which they record information about cases seen
and procedures performed during the hospital and community placements and which
contains assessment sections to be filled in by supervising consultants in each rotation, (b)
a reflective portfolio containing the student’s personal comments and reflections on
professional issues in medicine, used to assess progress in the 4th domain, (c) ‘Long-case’
performance (1 case from each rotation (general practice, emergency, psychiatry,
medicine, surgery, pediatrics and O&G), to be signed off by a tutor.
at end of sem1: review of clinical attachment assessments (log-book), review of reflective
portfolio, and review of progress in procedural skills development, with individual
feedback, OSCEs, 3-hr written exam, to include MCQs and short-answer questions;
students are required to present a longitudinal case at the end of each sem known as
‘Chronic or complex rural cases’ which should reflect the student’s understanding of the
impact of rurality on medical management and on the family.
sem 1, an individual exercise in critical thinking, (open-book/computer) and sem 2, a group
exercise in critical thinking; at end of sem 2: review of portfolio as in sem 1, procedural skills
competencies (log book); experience required in 40% of the procedural list for years 5 & 6
summative: end-of-year exams, MCQ/OSCE (uniform format across all clinical schools)
Required: as recommended by disciplines
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
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Objective, Structured Clinical Examination
Enrolment code: CAM501
Offered: Hbt: Ltn: NWC:
Unit description:
At the conclusion of the 5th year of the MBBS a multidisciplinary examination must be
passed as an prerequisite for entry to the final year of the MBBS. The Objective, Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE) is designed to assess competency across the four domains in
the clinical years of the undergraduate course, particularly in areas which can be
encapsulated in a very brief, targeted history taking, by performance of an examination
technique, by advice about an aspect of management or by interpretation of the basic
findings of an investigation.
Staff: Dr R Young, staff and Clinical Academics of the School of Medicine
Unit weight: 0%
Coreq: 5th-year Medicine
Assess: Objective, Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medicine Year 5 – LGH Clinical School
Enrolment code: CAM504
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
First semester consists of an 18-week attachment to medicine, which includes therapeutics,
the surgical specialties and psychiatry. This is an integrated semester during which
students have clinical attachment in the 3 disciplines. It is expected that students will
spend a significant amount of time in the wards and clinical setting. An integrated
tutorial program is also offered.
The second semester consists of obstetrics and gynaecology, child health and general
practice/community care and includes ophthalmology and communication skills training.
During this semester students are attached to a general practice for 1 day a week. The
integrated medical approach of general practice gives context to the other disciplines of
the semester and an experience in general practice over a prolonged period of time. When
doing their 6 week combined general practice /community care term students also have
exposure to patient care as delivered in the community/out-patient setting by General
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Practitioners, Physicians, Ophthalmologists and by primary care services apart from
private general practice.
The assessment of this unit is portfolio based and it is hoped the student will gain an
appreciation of patient centred clinical care across a spectrum of care delivery services.
All students are required to attend a weekend trauma course to be held during the year.
The specific objectives are as for CAM500.
Staff: Assoc Prof A Scott and staff of the LGH
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching pattern: case-based, small group teaching; presentation of topics relating to key
common problems; development of clinical skills; professional development skills
Prereq: 4th-year Medicine
Assess: formative: for each discipline during the semester. Satisfactory completion of
assessment is required before the student can progress to Year 6. Students who receive
an unsatisfactory assessment are subject to academic remediation. Persistent inadequate
performance in the formative assessments can lead to exclusion from the end of year
summative assessment with failure to progress to Year 6.
summative: at the end of the year by written exam and clinical exam in the form of an
OSCE. Students must pass both sections of this exam to progress to Year 6.
Students are also required to complete two portfolios demonstrating personal and
professional development.
Required: reading lists to be provided at the beginning of each rotation
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medicine Year 5 - RHH Clinical School
Enrolment code: CAM505
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
The unit is integrated with the program in the following sixth and final year of the course.
The three 12-week terms based in Hobart encompass the areas of Women and Children’s
Health, Psychiatry and General Practice, and medical and Surgical Specialties. Overall
objectives are organised by the domains of the scientific basis of medicine, doctor health
and society, the doctor patient relationship, and ethics professional and personal
development. Weekly integrated teaching sessions cover key common problems expected
to be managed by interns, are case-based and require self-directed learning approaches.
Therapeutics teaching includes the web-based resource of the National Prescribing Service
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educational program and there is an emphasis on the rational use of investigative
procedures and treatments.
Allocated mentors and small group teaching support students in their self-directed
learning and provide additional feedback to that of clinical attachment supervisors.
The specific objectives are as for CAM500.
Staff: Assoc Prof JH Vial (Coordinator), teaching by academic members of the clinical
disciplines of the School of Medicine, consultants of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and
the School of Pharmacy.
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching pattern: case-based, small group teaching; presentation of topics relating to key
common problems; development of clinical skills; professional development skills
Prereq: 4th-year Medicine
Assess: formative: internal assessment of clinical skills and knowledge in the form of
clinical attachment assessments to be included in the student’s portfolio and maintenance
of a diary of activities and accomplishments. A formative mid-year integrated MCQ and
OSCE; summative: assessment at the end of the year is by integrated MCQ (40%) and
clinical examination in the form of an OSCE (60%)
Required: Listed in unit handbook. Any additions are in reading lists to be provided at the
beginning of each rotation
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medicine Year 6 – LGH Clinical School
Enrolment code: CAM604
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Primarily a pre-intern year. Students have clinical attachments to a medical unit, a
surgical unit and the Department of Emergency Medicine. It is proposed that the bulk of
the students’ time will be spent on the clinical attachments. The students are expected to
be on the regular ward rounds, attend Theatre with their patients, attend Outpatients and
Pre-Assessment Clinics. Formal teaching during this semester is minimised but
integrated tutorials are offered. The attachments are a 7-week medical unit attachment, a
7-week surgical unit attachment and a 4-week attachment to the Department of
Emergency Medicine. There is also half a day a week devoted to case based teaching and
all the final year students attached to the Launceston General Hospital are expected to
attend this session. As far as possible, during the Medicine/Surgery/DEM semester the
tutorials are integrated. The student is allocated a pager during these rotations and
should be immediately available to deal with ward problems as they arise. This semester
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gives the student an opportunity to appreciate what is involved in routine ward work and
routine patient care as well as emergency situations.
The second semester consists of Maternal & Child Health/General Practice/Psychiatry.
It is proposed as far as is practical that this semester see significant integration of these
disciplines. Again the student should be available to deal with routine emergency ward
work as required. It is also proposed to have an optional term during this semester
where students can elect to spend 3 weeks in an area of their choice. There is an emphasis
on communication skills during this semester and formal teaching is integrated.
In both semesters students are expected to attend all the relevant hospital meetings and
are issued with a log book with the various tasks they are expected to complete.
The specific objectives are as for CAM500.
Staff: Assoc Prof A Scott and staff of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH)
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching pattern: case-based, small group teaching; presentation of topics relating to key
common problems; development of clinical skills; professional development skills
Prereq: 5th-year Medicine
Assess: follows the hospital structure of intern assessment, which emphasises the areas of
importance in clinical practice. The student will receive both a formative and a
summative assessment from each unit to which they are assigned. Assessment is of the
student’s knowledge, skills and attitude and requires the student to have produced
evidence of satisfactory assessments from each of their clinical attachments, and to
satisfactorily demonstrate key competencies, which are considered essential for internship.
Students who fail a major summative assessment are expected to undergo a remediation
program and a further assessment. Progress then depends on achievement of a
satisfactory standard at this subsequent assessment. Students are also required to
complete two portfolios demonstrating personal and professional development.
Recommend: reading lists to be provided at the beginning of each rotation
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medicine Year 6 – RHH Clinical School
Enrolment code: CAM605
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Three 12 week terms based in Hobart will encompass the areas of Emergency Medicine,
private specialist practice and General Practice, and pre-intern placements in general
medicine and surgery, women and children’s health and a individually selected term.
Overall objectives are organised by the domains of the scientific basis of medicine, doctor
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health and society, the doctor patient relationship, and ethics professional and personal
development. Weekly integrated teaching sessions will cover key common problems
expected to be managed by interns, will be case-based and will require self-directed
learning approaches. There will be an emphasis on the rational use of investigative
procedures and treatments. Allocated mentors and small group teaching will support
students in their self-directed learning and will provide additional feedback to that of
clinical attachment supervisors.
The specific objectives are as for CAM500.
Staff: Assoc Prof J H Vial (Coordinator), teaching by academic members of the clinical
disciplines of the School of Medicine, consultants of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and
the School of Pharmacy.
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching pattern: case-based, small group teaching; presentation of topics relating to key
common problems; development of clinical skills; professional development skills
Prereq: 5th-year Medicine
Assess: formative: internal assessment of clinical skills in the form of clinical attachment
assessments to be included in the student’s portfolio and mentor feedback on log-book of
activities and accomplishments and reflective diary.
summative: ungraded assessment of portfolio including log-book, reflective diary and
written case histories.
Required: Identified in unit handbook . Any additional reading lists are provided at the
beginning of each rotation
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medicine Year 6 – NWRH Clinical School
Enrolment code: CAM606
Offered: NWC: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
The final year of Medicine at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie will be a continuation of
the fifth year clinical program, but with emphasis on attaining practical and
decision-making skills. This occurs through pre-intern placements, involving participation
as a clinical team member in hospital, mental health service and general practice settings.
The latter includes placement where possible in a more remote community outside Burnie.
Core pre-intern rotations are anticipated in General Practice, Medicine, Surgery,
Paediatrics Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine. Options will be in orthopaedics or O&G
and where possible an elective alternative will be arranged. Weekly integrated teaching
sessions continue, covering key common problems expected to be managed by interns.
Some are case-based and require self-directed learning approaches; others are in tutorial
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format. There is an emphasis on the rational use of investigative procedures. Allocated
mentors and small group teaching supports students and provides additional feedback to
that of rotation supervisors.
The specific objectives are as for CAM500.
Staff: Dr P Lucas (Coordinator), part time staff include Dr D Saner, Dr M Rathbone, Senior
Lecturers in General Practice, Dr T John (Psychiatry), Dr T McDonagh (Emergency
Medicine), Dr A Tasker (CBL facilitator) and consultants of the North West Hospitals and
Mental Health Services, with visiting registrars on rotation from Tasmanian and mainland
hospitals. A selection of General Practitioners act as mentors and preceptors for students’
General Practice placements.
Unit weight: 100%
Teaching pattern: Case-based, small group teaching; presentation of topics relating to key
common problems; development of clinical skills; professional development skills
Prereq: 5th-year Medicine
Assess: formative: Internal assessment of clinical and communication skills will occur
through (a) a pre-intern placement report by the supervising team, (b) assessment of
competency in practical procedures, (c) assessment of interpersonal and team skills, and
(d) review of the logbook and reflective portfolio; students falling below expectations will
be offered remedial opportunities in the area(s) concerned.
summative: all of the above are reviewed towards the end of the academic year, including
post-remediation re-assessments, and a final pass/fail decision will be made by a
cross-school assessment committee
Required: reading lists provided at the beginning of each rotation
Courses: [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
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