MEDIC ST 3103B - Medical Professional&Personal Development III Pt 2
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
Through this stream students will develop competency in issues relating to public health, particularly population health, medical systems, ethics and epidemiology. Supporting skills in information technology, decision making, information management, organisational factors, workflow, patient safety, evidence based medicine and epidemiology are developed.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MEDIC ST 3103B Course Medical Professional&Personal Development III Pt 2 Coordinating Unit Medical School Group Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact weekly tutorials and regular lectures Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Year 2 MBBS Exam Restrictions Available to MBBS students only Assessment details provided at start of semester Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Hossein Afzali
Dr Tiana Della-Putta
Ph: +61 8313 6221Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Timetables for the Years 1-3 MBBS Program are provided at the start of the course and are updated and posted weekly. Schedules for the MBBS program may vary due to clinical obligations and students should always refer to the published MBBS weekly timetables. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
There are three broad objectives to be covered in the first Semester MPPD program: Communication Skills; Professional Development and Personal Development.
In addition, students are required to learn the MPPD related CBL case objectives as provided at the conclusion of each CBL case.
Please note that the Third Year OSCE and written examinations have an integrated format that includes MPPD objectives as examinable content.
Communication Skills
• Understand appropriate principles of communication with patients, parents, relatives and colleagues.
• Develop communication skills to manage specific clinical situations and patients with special needs.
Professional Development
• Explore the knowledge and skills required for a competent approach to ethically demanding situations and adverse medical outcomes.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of medical students and doctors and the societal and medico-legal expectations of the profession.
• Develop appropriate attitudinal, ethical and professional skills required in the medical profession.
• Explore medico-legal concepts such as duty of care.
• Refine information technology skills.
• Be able to critically and logically discuss, verbally or in writing, a given problem or issue.
• Further develop skills in research, literature review, critical thinking.
Personal Development
• Explore and apply self-care skills and stress management strategies.
• Develop an understanding of the causes and management of the impaired doctor/medical student.
In addition there are MPPD case objectives as part of Case Based Learning.
The semester two health economics tutorials contribute to the medical, professional and personal development of tomorrow’s doctors. These tutorials deal with the impact of economic issues on the conduct of medical practice. Using examples from contemporary health care patterns and the health care system in Australia, these tutorials and the associated lectures aim to generate discussions among students about some of the important economic issues that influence decision making by doctors on a day-to-day basis.
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
• Understand the constraints placed upon medical care by the ultimate scarcity of resources
• Understand the key elements in a typical economic evaluation in a general medical journal
• Explain the basic structure of the Australian health system and its impact on medical practice
• Understand the positive and negative incentives generated by the design of the health system • Describe the main factors influencing the supply of and demand for medical practitioners in Australia.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. All of the above The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. All of the above An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. All of the above Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. All of the above A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. All of the above A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. All of the above A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. All of the above An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. All of the above -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Recommended Resources
Semester 1
There will be background reading for the semester one tutorials and students will be provided with references.
Reference texts
Lloyd, Margaret & Robert Bor (2009) Communication Skills for Medicine, Churchill Livingston
(Please note: many of the tutorial readings are set from this text.)
Silverman, Kurtz & Draper (2005) Skills for Communicating with Patients, Radcliff Publishing
Tierney, Lawrence & Mark Henderson (2005) The Patient History, Lange Medical Books
Semester 2
No single textbook covers the whole subject matter of this module. Required readings specific to the various tutorials will be listed in the handbook. Specific tasks are listed as well. Doing these readings and tasks before the tutorial will help generate discussion and effective learning during the tutorial.
Most of the course readings will be accessible through links to the World Wide Web. These are best accessed through the web site of the Barr Smith Library which subscribes to a wide range of electronic journals.Online Learning
MPPD Bulletin Board
Updated information on lectures and tutorials will be provided on the timetable and also via the Bulletin Board. Please ensure you check the bulletin board daily.
Year 3 Curriculum Website
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
MPPD 3 tutorials will include a range of activities: case discussions; topic discussions; problem solving; presentation of readings and research. You will also practice communication skills relevant to the scenarios with your peers. You will be advised of any pre tutorial preparation required either by your tutor or via the Bulletin Board. After each tutorial you should keep any distributed material and objectives and use this as the basis of your personal study and exam preparation.
MPPD 3 tutors are usually experienced clinicians and are a valuable resource. You will gain most if you are prepared and actively participate. Satisfactory participation and involvement in tutorials is an assessment requirement for Year 3 MPPD.
The MPPD 3 health economics module is delivered via lectures, tutorials, and self-directed learning.
Lectures in general
MPPD related lectures are scheduled throughout the year. Lectures, seminars and set readings aim to give key background or conceptual information on a topic. These will often be scheduled at the beginning of a semester or topic. Lectures are not compulsory but missing them may mean that you miss out on important orientation and foundation information.
Although not compulsory the content of the lectures is examinable.
Learning by doing
Learning is more effective with active strategies such as ‘practice doing’. To be a competent doctor you will need to learn and appropriately use a complex set of skills. You cannot learn these skills by simply reading a book or going to a lecture. You will need repeated practice , constructive feedback and then practice again. Many of the teaching and learning methods used in MPPD will require you to actively participate and actively practice skills. MPPD closely links to activities in case-based learning and in clinical skills.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Attendance at tutorials is compulsory. While lectures are not compulsory, the material presented in a lecture will assist your ability to participate in tutorials and will provide examinable material. The development of time management skills is important for future medical practice. Students are expected to develop study skills and allocate time to self-directed learning. In Years 1-3, the standard total student workload for 24 units is 48 hours a week.Learning Activities Summary
Students will be required to attend small group tutorials, as well as lectures and workshops and undertake directed and self-directed study. Students are expected to translate this learning to tutorials and required assignments. Students will also be expected to assimilate learning from the CBL and Clinical Skills tutorials and spend considerable time in practicing skills.Specific Course Requirements
It was an MBBS entry requirement to obtain a police check as set out in letter of offer to prospective students. You may be required to update these depending on the clinical activities or other activities in which you participate. As a medical student you will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Any other requirements will be advised.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Students are advised to read in detail the information in the Year Level Assessment Document - Part A and Part B. Students will be expected to be aware of the contents of these documents and to abide by the requirements as stated. Students should note that requirements for professional behaviour standards are set out in the year level assessment documents. As medical students, you are registered with the Medical Board of Australia. The implications of this is that there are expectations that you behave in a professional manner.
Students should note that in addition to integrated exams as set out in the year level assessment documents, there are formative and summative tasks which must be completed.
Assessment and the assessment methods used for the medical program will be based on the objectives for: Case Based Learning (CBL) cases (supplied after each case), Clinical Skills (supplied in handbook and as posted online on the Bulletin Board), lectures (supplied in lecture material), MPPD (supplied in handbook), Resource sessions (supplied with resource session notes).
Complete assessment requirements for the MBBS Program are set out in the year level assessment documents distributed at the start of each year.Assessment Related Requirements
There are attendance requirements which must be met. Students should also note that requirements for professional behaviour standards which are set out in the year level assessment documents. Students should note that in addition to integrated exams as set out in the year level assessment documents, there are formative and summative tasks which must be completed.Assessment Detail
Complete assessment requirements for the MBBS Program are set out in the year level assessment documents distributed at the start of each year.Submission
Students may be required to submit assessments via Turnitin.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme: GS4 Non-graded pass.
For the purpose of feedback to students a banded result will be provided for each course and examination. This result will not appear on students’ academic transcripts.
Bands of achievement are:
A Above expected competency for year level
B Clearly at expected competency for year level
C Just reaches expected competency for year level
D Below expected competency for year level
E Far below expected competency for year level.Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
The MBBS Program has a regular program of evaluation. In addition, student representatives are appointed to MBBS committees and are encouraged to report on issues of importance to students. -
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
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- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
Students may access the University Health Practice, 61+ 08 83135050 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/health/
If you need help with any issues that are affecting your study, you may contact the Years 1-3 Coordinator, Dr Andrew Linn. Please phone 8313 6221 to make an appointment. -
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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