MD2011 - Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2

Available only to MBBS students

This subject will provide foundation knowledge of anatomy, physiology and common pathophysiologies, body systems, presented with emphasis on rural, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and tropical settings. They are presented in an integrated fashion and explore science and social science dimensions and related clinical skills. This subject is only available to students enrolled in the MBBS program.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the features of tropical, rural and remote Australia including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders populations, including demography, epidemiology and life style and analyse the patterns of health and disease and their causations in these populations;
• effectively communicate when interviewing patients in cross-cultural settings and delivering an oral presentation;
• perform clinical skills related to these systems;
• identify ethical issues, particularly from a social justice perspective, associated with Year 2 experience and analyse how these are relevant to being a medical practitioner;
• describe the anatomy, physiology and important pathophysiologies of CVM, HRM, RM & RRITH, interpret common findings from histories, examinations and test results and describe management principles.

Subject Assessment

• See MD2012 for assessment detail - (%) - .

Special Assessment Requirements

Satisfactory attendance is required at community and clinical placements. Satisfactory academic and professional standards, as described in the College program Assessment Guidelines, must be achieved in order to progress to the next year.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.