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Theme II : Society , population , health and illness
Moving on from the individual , this theme develops your ability to deal with broader society and population issues . The history and philosophy of the scientific approach to medicine is included , as are approaches to knowledge and information , and an understanding of evidence-based clinical practice .
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Health and Society
• The whole person
• Gender
• Consumer movement
• Inequalities in health
• Aboriginal health
• Healthcare services
• Health policy
• Public health
• Elective
Health and Information
Epistemology
• Concepts of science and knowledge
• Critical thinking
• Basic IT skills
• Exploring databases and information sources
• Quality and evaluation of health care information
• Health economics
• Evidence-based medicine
• Medical informatics in practice
Health and Population
• Population health
• Introduction to research methods
• Health promotion
• Global view of health
• Preventive medicine
• Occupational health
• Public health
Theme III : Foundations of medicine
As the term ‘ foundations ’ implies , much of the knowledge and concepts that underpin medicine – both in the basic medical sciences and in the clinical sciences – are delivered within this theme . In the early semesters , a system-based structure is adopted , in which the basic sciences of anatomy , biochemistry , genetics , immunology , microbiology , pathology , pharmacology and physiology of each system are taught in an integrated manner and from a clinically relevant perspective .
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Overall Structure of Theme lll : Foundations of Medicine
• Molecular and cellular defence
• Integration and movement
• Cardiovascular , respiratory , renal and haematology
• Hormones , sex growth and nutrition
• Multi system disease
• Integrated medicine and surgery
• Women ’ s and children ’ s health
• General practice and psychological health
• Student internship
• Selectives
• Electives
Theme IV : Clinical skills
This theme encompasses the whole range of clinical skills from the earliest to the later parts of the course . In the early years , you ’ ll go on general practice and rural visits and be introduced to community clinics and hospitals . Multi-professional education is encouraged via potential educational interactions with nurses , paramedics , radiographers and other healthcare professionals during a range of rural health activities . Your later years will include advanced elective experiences in diverse medical workplaces , both within and outside the hospital environment .
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Overall Structure of Theme IV : Clinical Skills
• Community visits
• First Aid course including CPR
• Clinical skills laboratory
• Clinical and communication skills
• Clinical and communication skills linked with systems teaching
• Rural rotations
• Clinical skills laboratory
• Teamwork experiences
• Medicine and surgery
• Communication skills in clinical setting
• Skills in Clinical rotations
• Women ’ s and children ’ s health
• Psychiatry and general practice medicine
• Medical teamwork experiences
• Clinical skills laboratory for one intensive week prior to student internship
• Student internship
• Rural rotations
• Teamwork
• Leadership
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