Admission and Unit Information – Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery

Students must be enrolled in 4641 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. The major objectives are to gain an integrated understanding of the structure and function of the human body. This will be addressed at the levels of organ systems, tissues, cells and molecules. The scientific basis of the following topics will be discussed: whole body organisation including basic anatomy, roles of the major organ systems, functional organisation of cells and their specific organelles, characteristics of specialised cells, structure-function characteristics of major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and DNA, the biochemical basis of complex processes such as homeostasis, reproduction and inheritance, growth and development, defence against infectious agents, pathological changes, ageing and death. The course then examines nutrition and metabolism before exploring the structure, function and pathology of the gastrointestinal system (including liver), cardiovascular system and respiratory system. The students will also explore the complexity of medical practice and areas from doctor/patient interaction to an examination of the health care system. A particular focus will be the communities that make up Greater Western Sydney. Topics covered include: communication skills, patient history and examination, ethics, psychosocial aspects of medicine, impacts of gender, culture and deprivation on health and medical care, professionalism, population health and evidence based medicine.

Students must be enrolled in 4641 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. The major objectives are to gain an integrated understanding of the structure and function of the human body. This will be addressed at the levels of organ systems, tissues, cells and molecules. The scientific basis of the following topics will be discussed: whole body organisation including basic anatomy, roles of the major organ systems, functional organisation of cells and their specific organelles, characteristics of specialised cells, structure-function characteristics of major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and DNA, the biochemical basis of complex processes such as homeostasis, reproduction and inheritance, growth and development, defence against infectious agents, pathological changes, ageing and death. The course then examines nutrition and metabolism before exploring the structure, function and pathology of the gastrointestinal system (including liver), cardiovascular system and respiratory system. The students will also explore the complexity of medical practice and areas from doctor/patient interaction to an examination of the health care system. A particular focus will be the communities that make up Greater Western Sydney. Topics covered include: communication skills, patient history and examination, ethics, psychosocial aspects of medicine, impacts of gender, culture and deprivation on health and medical care, professionalism, population health and evidence based medicine.

Students must be enrolled in 4641 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. The major objectives are to gain an integrated understanding of the structure and function of the human body. This will be addressed at the levels of organ systems, tissues, cells and molecules. The scientific basis of the following topics will be discussed: renal system, musculoskeletal system, neuroscience, reproduction and development, endocrinology, infectious disease and cancer. The students will continue their exploration of the complexity of medical practice and areas from doctor/patient interaction to an examination of the health care system. A particular focus will be the communities that make up Greater Western Sydney. Topics covered include: communication skills, patient history and examination, ethics, psychosocial aspects of medicine, impacts of gender, culture and deprivation on health and medical care, professionalism, population health and evidence based medicine.

Students must be enrolled in 4641 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. The major objectives are to gain an integrated understanding of the structure and function of the human body. This will be addressed at the levels of organ systems, tissues, cells and molecules. The scientific basis of the following topics will be discussed: renal system, musculoskeletal system, neuroscience, reproduction and development, endocrinology, infectious disease and cancer. The students will continue their exploration of the complexity of medical practice and areas from doctor/patient interaction to an examination of the health care system. A particular focus will be the communities that make up Greater Western Sydney. Topics covered include: communication skills, patient history and examination, ethics, psychosocial aspects of medicine, impacts of gender, culture and deprivation on health and medical care, professionalism, population health and evidence based medicine.

ICR1 is the first major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of 10 weeks in each of Surgery, Medicine and Community based health care, and 5 weeks in Emergency Medicine/Anaesthetics. There will also be 3 Conference weeks where all students will be based on campus. Surgery, Medicine and Emergency rotations will be at Campbelltown, Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Bankstown and Fairfield hospitals. In each rotation students will spend 5 weeks in each of two sub-specialities. The Community rotations will involve general practice, aboriginal medical services and other community based aspects of the health care system. Students will also undertake 3 online learning modules. Students will additionally undertake an assignment in Evidence-based Practice, and a program of tutorials in development of clinical communication skills.

ICR1 is the first major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of 10 weeks in each of Surgery, Medicine and Community based health care, and 5 weeks in Emergency Medicine/Anaesthetics. There will also be 3 Conference weeks where all students will be based on campus. Surgery, Medicine and Emergency rotations will be at Campbelltown, Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Bankstown and Fairfield hospitals. In each rotation students will spend 5 weeks in each of two sub-specialities. The Community rotations will involve general practice, aboriginal medical services and other community based aspects of the health care system. Students will also undertake 3 online learning modules. Students will additionally undertake an assignment in Evidence-based Practice, and a program of tutorials in development of clinical communication skills.

ICR2 is the second major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of ten weeks in each of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry and four weeks in each of Oncology and Palliative Care and Community based Research project. There will also be three Conference weeks where all students will be based on the Campbelltown campus. Students will be based at a number of appropriate hospitals throughout Sydney. Students will also undertake three online learning modules (Scientific Streams). Students will also undertake a reflective portfolio.

ICR2 is the second major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of ten weeks in each of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry and four weeks in each of Oncology and Palliative Care and Community based Research project. There will also be three Conference weeks where all students will be based on the Campbelltown campus. Students will be based at a number of appropriate hospitals throughout Sydney. Students will also undertake three online learning modules (Scientific Streams). Students will also undertake a reflective portfolio.

ICR2 is the second major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of ten weeks in each of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry and four weeks in each of Oncology and Palliative Care and Community based Research project. There will also be three Conference weeks where all students will be based on the Campbelltown campus. Students will be based at a number of appropriate hospitals throughout Sydney. Students will also undertake three online learning modules (Scientific Streams). Students will also undertake a reflective portfolio.

Students studying 4641, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery are offered an embedded Honours program. The program runs over Years 4 & 5 and this Unit is undertaken in conjunction with Integrated Clinical Rotations 2 (400811) in 2H Session 2010. The Honours Research Project 1 consists of approximately 100 hours work. The main objectives are to give students a heightened awareness and knowledge of the principles and methodology of medical research, and an enhanced ability to critically evaluate scientific literature. The research component will be assessed by an Honours dissertation to be submitted by the end of the following year. The award of MBBS Honours will require satisfactory completion of this unit plus Honours Research Project 2 and the appropriate GPA across the MBBS course.

ICR2 is the second major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of ten weeks in each of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry and four weeks in each of Oncology and Palliative Care and Community based Research project. There will also be three Conference weeks where all students will be based on the Campbelltown campus. Students will be based at a number of appropriate hospitals throughout Sydney. Students will also undertake three online learning modules (Scientific Streams). Students will also undertake a reflective portfolio.

Students studying 4641, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery are offered an embedded Honours program. The program runs over Years 4 & 5 and this Unit is undertaken in conjunction with Integrated Clinical Rotations 2 (400811) in 2H Session 2010. The Honours Research Project 1 consists of approximately 100 hours work. The main objectives are to give students a heightened awareness and knowledge of the principles and methodology of medical research, and an enhanced ability to critically evaluate scientific literature. The research component will be assessed by an Honours dissertation to be submitted by the end of the following year. The award of MBBS Honours will require satisfactory completion of this unit plus Honours Research Project 2 and the appropriate GPA across the MBBS course.

Integrated Clinical Rotations 3 is the first session of the third major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of five weeks in each of Medicine, Surgery, General Practice or Indigenous Health or ICU, ED & Anaesthetics. There will also be two Conference weeks where all students will be based on the Campbelltown campus. Students will be based at a number of appropriate hospitals throughout Sydney. Students will also undertake two online learning modules (Scientific Streams).

Integrated Clinical Rotations 4 is the final Unit in the MBBS course and consists of clinical rotations in Medicine, Surgery and two of General Practice, Indigenous Health and ICU/Emergency/Anaesthetics. Students also undertake two Scientific Streams and two Conference weeks.

Integrated Clinical Rotations 3 is the first session of the third major clinical year of the MB BS program. It consists of five weeks in each of Medicine, Surgery, General Practice or Indigenous Health or ICU, ED & Anaesthetics. There will also be two Conference weeks where all students will be based on the Campbelltown campus. Students will be based at a number of appropriate hospitals throughout Sydney. Students will also undertake two online learning modules (Scientific Streams).

Students studying 4641, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery are offered an embedded Honours program. The program runs over Years 4 & 5 and this Unit is undertaken in conjunction with Integrated Clinical Rotations 3 (400977) from 2011. The Honours Research Project 2 consists of approximately 100 hours work. The main objectives are to give students a heightened awareness and knowledge of the principles and methodology of medical research, and an enhanced ability to critically evaluate scientific literature. The research component will be assessed by an Honours dissertation to be submitted by the end of this year. The award of MBBS Honours will require satisfactory completion of this unit plus Honours Research Project 1 and the appropriate GPA across the MBBS course. (see UWS Policy).

Integrated Clinical Rotations 4 is the final Unit in the MBBS course and consists of clinical rotations in Medicine, Surgery and two of General Practice, Indigenous Health and ICU/Emergency/Anaesthetics. Students also undertake two Scientific Streams and two Conference weeks.

Students studying 4641, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery are offered an embedded Honours program. The program runs over Years 4 & 5 and this Unit is undertaken in conjunction with Integrated Clinical Rotations 3 (400977) from 2011. The Honours Research Project 2 consists of approximately 100 hours work. The main objectives are to give students a heightened awareness and knowledge of the principles and methodology of medical research, and an enhanced ability to critically evaluate scientific literature. The research component will be assessed by an Honours dissertation to be submitted by the end of this year. The award of MBBS Honours will require satisfactory completion of this unit plus Honours Research Project 1 and the appropriate GPA across the MBBS course. (see UWS Policy).

Integrated Clinical Rotations (General) is a specific unit for students who have deficiencies in performance at the end of Integrated Clinical Rotations 3. The content will be tailored to each student to enable them to achieve competence in medicine. The unit will run from the middle of one year to the middle of the following year and the assessment will be held in conjunction with Integrated Clinical Rotations 3.