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MEDI842 – MMed Medical Elective 1
2015 – SM1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Specialty unit convenor will be assigned
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MMed
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This is the first of 10 clinical units. Each of the units is focused on a different procedure or condition relevant to the specialty or sub-specialty.
Students will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of current practice in their specialty or sub-specialty. They will reflect upon their own performance based upon supervisor observations of their practice/clinical procedures. Feedback and recommendation for improvement from supervisors will be incorporated into the completion of a reflective practice portfolio.The portfolio is based on self-reflection, evaluation and continual improvement. Reflections and recommendations for each unit are used to improve clinical practice and each unit will demonstrate the progressive development of clinical skills.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Analyse current literature in the specialty to inform and improve clinical practice
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Reflect upon current practice, demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Reflective Practice Portfolio | 100% | TBA |
Reflective Practice Portfolio
Due: TBA
Weighting: 100%
Portfolio to include case reports, reflective practice notes, feedback from supervisors, videos of practice. Portfolio covers practice in clinics, theatres and wards across the patient journey.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse current literature in the specialty to inform and improve clinical practice
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Reflect upon current practice, demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Delivery and Resources
For this clinical medical elective unit, you will engage in an intensive, competency-based learning experience in a specialty or sub-specialty of medicine. Learning is tailored to the needs of the individual and therefore pedagogy is interactive and student centred. You will be in a work based environment where you will learn through acquisition of knowledge from clinical experts in the field. This knowledge will be put into practice by carrying out a variety of clinical procedures that will adjust in supervision level as your skill acquisition improves. Engagement will involve collaboration with supervisors and other health professionals (peer learning) to increase your understanding and expertise in safe, quality health care.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse current literature in the specialty to inform and improve clinical practice
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Reflect upon current practice, demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment task
- Reflective Practice Portfolio
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment task
- Reflective Practice Portfolio
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse current literature in the specialty to inform and improve clinical practice
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Reflect upon current practice, demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment task
- Reflective Practice Portfolio
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse current literature in the specialty to inform and improve clinical practice
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Reflect upon current practice, demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment task
- Reflective Practice Portfolio
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Reflect upon current practice, demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment task
- Reflective Practice Portfolio
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate expertise in the assessment and evaluation of patient care in medicine
- Apply advanced reasoning skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common and complex clinical presentations
- Effectively communicate clinical decisions to senior staff, patients and their advocates
Assessment task
- Reflective Practice Portfolio