Detailed information regarding the assessment of the Macquarie MD and unit-specific assessment is available on the MQMDAssess Macquarie MD Assessment iLearn site. 

Grading

In this unit the mid- and final session examinations will be numerically graded with a standardised mark out of 100. The numeric marks for the assessment examinations are weighted according to their contribution, and used to calculate the overall Unit aggregate. Unit outcomes based on the unit aggregate will be reported to the University using the standard Macquarie grades (High distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass, Fail). A single numerical grade (SNG) will be reported for each University grade. The conversion of the aggregate to SNG are available in the Macquarie MD Rules of Assessment and Progression document posted in the Policies and Guidelines section of the MDCU Doctor of Medicine Community iLearn site.

All final grades in the Macquarie MD are reviewed by the MD Course Board and Faculty Assessment Committee and ratified by the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Faculty Board. Therefore, they are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor. To pass this unit students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, and meet any ungraded requirements which include professionalism.

Extensions for Assessment tasks

Applications for assessment task extensions must be submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy.

Professional Expectations

Professionalism is a key capability embedded in the Macquarie MD. Professional Behaviour Notifications (PBN) which can be a breach (PBNB) or a commendation (PBNC) may be awarded. PBNs will be recorded in the student's portfolio. As part of developing professionalism, Macquarie MD students are expected to attend all  interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory and team-based learning activities. If attendance is deemed to be of concern, the student will be referred to the Stage 1 Lead for remediation, subsequent monitoring, and recording in the portfolio. Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, Macquarie MD students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Late submission without prior approved extension will result in a professional behaviour notification- breach (PBNB) in the portfolio.

Assumed knowledge

This unit assumes that you have a comprehensive knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

This unit includes ~6 hours of lectures, a 2 hour practical session, and a 2 hour clinical colloquium session each week.

• Lectures will cover topics and concepts that encompass the biomedical sciences. Academic researchers and clinical specialists will deliver lectures via pre-recorded videos.
• Practical classes are held on-campus and will apply practical and/or conceptual elements.
• The Clinical Colloquium integrates learning from across all units in Year 1 to consolidate and apply both practical and conceptual elements. Online activities and resources will be available prior to the colloquium session. It is expected that students engage with the online resources to assist in their participation in the team based learning that will occur during the colloquium session.

iLearn

The unit iLearn site will provide weekly resources, including:

• lecture notes and recordings
• practical lesson pre-reading and worksheets
• preparation and consolidation material
• videos
• other teaching resources
• assessment details

Textbooks

The following texts are recommended. Copies are available online through the library and/or held in library reserve.

Available as hard copies in MQ Library reserve

• Anatomy: Moore et al. Clinically Oriented Anatomy

Available electronically via MQ Library - ClinicalKey Student 

• Ralston et al. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine
• Guyton & Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology
• Kierszenbaum A.L. Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology.
• Rang et al. Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology.
• Goering et al. Mims’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Baynes & Dominiczak. Medical Biochemistry.
• Kumar et al. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease.
• Moore et al. The developing human: clinically oriented embryology.
• Lilli. Pathophysiology of Heart Disease. A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty.

Technology and equipment

MQ is a BYOD environment. Students are encouraged to bring their personally owned devices (laptops, tablets, etc.) to class and to use these devices to access information and study. To study optimally when off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information and engage with online resources.

Consultation with staff 

Staff will be available for individual consultations, please see the iLearn site for information on staff availability for consultation.

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In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning, and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded, however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.