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Relevant Auckland MBChB Learning Outcomes

Science and Scholarship: medical graduate as scientist and scholar
1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of established and evolving biological, clinical, epidemiological, social, and behavioural sciences.

MBChB Graduate Learning Outcomes

	Applied Science for Medicine
	Graduates will, with a broad scientific body of knowledge encompassing biological, behavioural and social sciences:
	• Discuss the normal structure, function and development of the human body and mind at all stages of life, the factors that may disturb these, and the interactions between body and mind;

MBChB 221: Principles of Medicine

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Outline the processes leading to disease.
	• Describe the roles played by cell injury, cell death, inflammation, repair and neoplasia.
	• Describe the basic mechanisms of cancer and infectious disease (viral and bacterial).
	• Identify basic disease processes during cadaver dissection and describe clinical-pathological correlations related to these processes, with reference to material available in the Medical Sciences Learning Centre.
	• Explain the role evolution has played in shaping human disease.
2	Outline basic concepts of infection, microbiology and immune responses.
	• Describe the activities of pathogens and how they cause disease.
	• Describe detailed examples of different pathogen types.
	• Explain the features of immune recognition, specificity, and responsiveness.
3	Apply knowledge of genetics to explain normal human development, how abnormalities in gene structure and function contribute to disease, as well as the status of potential gene-based therapies.
	• Describe normal genome organisation, gene structure, DNA replication, transcriptional regulation, generation of proteins, the role of non-coding RNA, the nature of mutations, and DNA repair mechanisms.
	• Describe how gene-environment interactions operate in disease pathogenesis.
	• Describe how chromosomal abnormalities contribute to disease.
	• Describe the characteristics of different patterns of inheritance and provide molecular explanations for unexpected phenotypes.
	• Explain the major genetic alterations in cancer.
	• Describe the consequences of the Human Genome Project.
	• Describe modern technologies including gene sequencing and bioinformatics. used to unravel the genetic basis of disease.
	• Identify opportunities for genetics to contribute to personalised medicine.
	• Use oncology clinical scenarios as examples of the application of core biomedical knowledge to clinical situations.
4	Outline basic principles of cancer biology and how these are relevant to oncology.
	• Explain the pathological meaning of neoplasia and how tumours develop
	• Describe the relationship between nutrition and cancer
	• Describe the cellular, genetic and environmental determinants of cancer
	• Describe cancer classification, grading and staging
	• Discus how knowledge of cancer biology underpins the basic principles of cancer therapy.
	• Use oncology clinical scenarios as examples of the application of core biomedical knowledge to clinical situations.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
5	Demonstrate understanding of the clinical relevance of basic biomedical principles.
	• Explain how pathological science is placed into the context of patient care, assessment and treatment.
	• Describe clinically-relevant genetic laboratory techniques.
	• Discuss how cultural issues along with counselling and ethical principles guide patient care, using examples from clinical genetics.

MBChB 221: Musculoskeletal System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Develop through the study of relevant regional anatomy* a systematic and personalised framework of the musculoskeletal system for use in future clinical practice.
	• Define the anatomical and functional compartments of the different limb regions.
	• Describe the muscles of the limbs and their major functions.
	• Explain the key features of the joints of the limbs.
	• Describe the innervation of the upper and lower limbs, and courses of the major nerves, by relating them to the structures they innervate or pass by.
	• Describe the course and relations of the major arteries through the limbs, and the muscle groups and regions they supply.
	• Describe the major superficial and deep veins of the limbs.
2	• Interrelate structure and function of lower motor units, in selected common and important conditions.
	• Identify basic motor control mechanisms at spinal and supraspinal levels.
	• Relate findings on electromyography and nerve conduction studies to the physiology of neuromuscular control.
3	• Describe how bone develops and how it is remodelled during growth and fracture healing.
	• Describe the structure and function of the skin.
	• Describe how lines of skin tension relate to hypertrophic scar formation.
	• Describe the impact of ageing on bone.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
6	Identify on the living human, and using diagrams, the dermatomes of the body.
8	Describe important anatomical considerations relating to common clinical procedures.

MBChB 221: Digestive System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and pathology of the digestive system to:
	• Describe the structure of the gastrointestinal system at macro, organ, tissue, cellular, histological and molecular levels in healthy and diseased states.
	• Relate the development and structure of the gastrointestinal tract and its associated organs to their function.
	• Describe the pathological processes involved in a variety of common conditions.
	• Discuss the relationship between pathological processes and the changing function.
	• Describe the principles associated with the interpretation of physiological data from tests related to gastrointestinal function.
	• Link the abnormalities of structure and function to their clinical and radiological presentations.
	• Identify the factors that change at different stages of life.
2	• Describe the macro and micronutrients required by the human body and how these can be obtained from common foods.
	• Describe the digestive and metabolic pathways involved in carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism.
	• Relate the digestive and metabolic pathways to common associated disorders.
	• Link the disorders from various nutrient deficiencies to their clinical presentations.
3	Describe the integration of the gastro-intestinal function during the normal response to a meal.
4	Outline the relationship between under- and over-nutrition of specific macro and micronutrients and nutritional disorders.

MBChB 221: Respiratory System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the respiratory system to:
	• Describe the structure of the system and relate these structures to their function at body, organ, tissue, cellular and molecular levels.
	• Outline the interrelationships of the structures within the chest.
	• Describe the roles and actions of muscles in ventilation.
	• Describe the physiology of normal ventilation, oxygen delivery and gas exchange including: how gas exchange occurs in the lung and the rest of the body, the role of haemoglobin in gas transport and the impact of exercise, aging and obesity on gas exchange.
	• Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary and systemic vasculature.
	• Explain the relationship between pressures, flow and volume during normal breathing and during maximal inspiration and expiration.
	• Identify the factors that change at different stages of life.
2	• Explain static and dynamic lung volumes and flows, and the common physiological tests of pulmonary function.
	• Describe the changes in microvascular function during common respiratory pathologies.
3	• Describe the multiple factors that influence the lungs and respiratory function under normal and pathologic conditions.
	• Describe the pathological processes involved in a variety of common conditions involving the respiratory system.
	• Discuss the relationship between pathological processes and the changing function of the system.
	• Trace how the pathology of the major diseases links to clinical presentation.
	• Describe the impact of common respiratory disorders on lung function tests.
4	Discuss the mechanism of action and physiological effects of a small number of drugs used in common respiratory conditions.
5	Link normal and abnormal embryological development of the heart and lungs to common and significant clinical problems and presentations.

MBChB 221: Cardiovascular System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the cardiovascular system to:
	• Describe the structure of the system and relate these structures to their function at body, organ, tissue, cellular and molecular levels.
	• Outline the interrelationships of the structures within the chest.
	• Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary and systemic vasculature.
	• Discuss normal microvascular function.
	• Describe the determinants of vascular function and systemic blood pressure.
	• Identify the factors that change at different stages of life.
2	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the cardiovascular system to:
	• Explain the relationship electrical function in the heart and the standard clinical electrocardiogram in the normal person and in common cardiovascular pathologies.
	• Use appropriate physiological models of cardiac and vascular function to analyse and describe the status of a person’s cardiovascular system.
	• Use the relationships between cardiac and vascular function to describe changes in the cardiovascular system under differing physiological and pathological conditions.
	• Describe the changes in microvascular function during common cardiovascular pathologies.
3	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the cardiovascular system to:
	• Describe the multiple factors that influence the heart and cardiovascular function under normal and pathologic conditions.
	• Describe the pathological processes involved in a variety of common conditions involving the cardiovascular system.
	• Discuss the relationship between pathological processes and the changing function of the system.
	• Trace how the pathology of the major diseases links to clinical presentation.
	• Describe the impact of common cardiovascular disorders on cardiovascular function tests.
4	Discuss the mechanism of action and physiological effects of a small number of drugs used in common cardiovascular conditions.
5	Link normal and abnormal embryological development of the heart to common and significant clinical problems and presentations.
6	Discuss the role of psychological factors in the development of and recovery from cardiovascular disorders, particularly myocardial infarction.

MBChB 221: Genitourinary System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the systems of the genitourinary tract to:
	• Explain the anatomical interrelationships of the components of the genitourinary system and related glands and hormones, in male and female.
	• Relate the structure of the urinary system to its function at organ, tissue, cellular and biochemical levels in healthy and diseased states.
	• Relate the structure of the urinary system to its function at organ, tissue, cellular and biochemical levels in healthy and diseased states.
	• Discuss the role of the kidney in homeostasis of the volume, electrolytes and osmolarity of the body fluid.
	• Describe the normal biochemical assays of the genitourinary system.
	• Outline the clinical pharmacology of drugs acting on the genitourinary system.
	• Outline the mechanisms of renal failure, haematuria, proteinuria and the pharmacological basis of selected therapeutic interventions.
	• Correlate anatomical knowledge in situ and in sectional planes with common images from a range of modalities (Range: Plain radiological films; MRI median sagittal and axial planes; CT scan; Ultrasonography).
	• Identify the factors that change at different stages of life.
2	Summarise the effects of pathological lesions and injuries affecting the various organs and structures of the genitourinary system in male and female.
	• Explain the pathological basis of the common diseases of the genitourinary system in male and female.
	• Describe the epidemiology, microbial causes and the preventive measures of the common genitourinary tract infections.
	• Explain the principles underlying common surgical procedures.
	• Describe the mechanism and the stages of labour in normal birth and identify malpresentation and malposition.

MBChB 221: Clinical Pharmacology

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Develop, through study of pharmacological principles a framework of knowledge that forms the basis for the safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice.
	• Define a receptor and describe the principles of affinity, efficacy and potency and the differences between competitive and non-competitive antagonism and inverse agonism.
	• Describe the role of receptors, enzymes, ion channels and transporters in drug action.
	• Describe the different signalling pathways for G-protein coupled receptors, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, ligand gated ion channels and nuclear receptors.
2	Define volume of distribution, clearance and half-life.
	• Describe factors that affect absorption and describe the major pathways of drug elimination and how factors influence them, including enzyme induction and inhibition, lead to drug interactions.
	• Describe the Emax model of drug action.
	• Describe the mechanisms of common examples of poisoning and approaches to treatment and prevention.

MBChB 321: Nervous System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and biochemistry to:
	• Interrelate structure and function of the brain, brainstem, intracranial vasculature, spinal cord, peripheral and cranial nerves, in selected common and important neurological conditions / diseases.
	• Describe motor pathways, and the elements of the nervous system important in coordination of movement.
	• Compare the clinical features of upper and lower motor neurone lesions.
	• Describe the sensory pathways and common disturbances of sensation.
	• Relate clinical presentations to neurotransmitter disturbances.
	• Correlate appearances on selected imaging modalities with the underlying pathophysiology.
2	Describe important pain pathways and the principles of analgesia.
5	Describe normal sleep and common disorders of sleep.

MBChB 321: Sensory Systems

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply basic knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology of the systems located in the head and neck to:
	• Relate clinical presentations to pathological processes in local structures.
	• Predict the wide-reaching clinical effects of enlargement of selected structures of this system.
	• Correlate appearances on selected imaging modalities with the underlying structures and pathology, both in situ and in sectional planes.
	• Describe the eye and central visual pathways in health and disease.
	• Describe the ear and central auditory/vestibular pathways in health and disease.
	• Describe the mechanisms of taste and smell, and common disturbances in these.
	• Identify factors that change at different stages of life.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	Perform selected physical examinations.
	• Verify the structural and functional integrity of the bones and joints of the head and neck.
	• Examine visual and auditory pathways and describe major deficits.
	• Describe the location of normal structures, and lesions, by using surface markings, and the ‘triangles’ of the neck.

MBChB 321: Reproduction, Development and Aging

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Apply basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology to:
	• Describe the hierarchical arrangement of the hypothalamic/pituitary/gonadal axis, the feedback loops, associated hormones and receptors, and vascular and neural linkages.
	• Explain the links between changes in the endometrium and ovarian steroid hormones during menstruation.
	• Relate the functions of the male accessory reproductive organs to the neural and physiological control mechanisms of erection and orgasm.
	• Describe the processes necessary for gametogenesis and conception.
	• Discuss mechanisms for fertility control, with particular reference to oral contraception.
	• Describe the mechanism and use of common assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs).
	• Explain the endocrine relationships and structural adaptations between the fetus and the mother during pregnancy and parturition.
	• Describe the changes to the breast during pregnancy, control of milk production and delivery, and the special nutritional properties of milk.
2	• Use knowledge of the regulation of growth and development to:
	• Describe the major events and endocrine regulatory changes that occur during puberty.
	• Discuss current ideas on the consequences of poor fetal growth for lifelong health.
	• Identify major causes of abnormal growth.
	• Describe the common genitourinary malformations, including the intersexual conditions.
3	• Explain the biological and physiological basis, and the behavioural and endocrine events of menopause.
4	• Apply basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and pathology to:
	• Describe the hormones of the adrenal gland and their roles in regulating metabolic processes.
	• Describe the role of the thyroid, thyroid hormone synthesis and regulation, and the consequences of thyroid hormone deficiency and excess.
	• Describe the regulation of calcium and discuss the common disorders of calcium metabolism.
	• Describe the regulation of glucose and counter-regulatory hormones during hypoglycaemia.

MBChB 321: Blood, Immunity and Infection

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Explain the key haematological parameters used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
	• Describe the cellular and molecular components of the blood.
	• Summarise the roles of these in human health.
2	Outline the complications that may arise from transfusion and how they may be prevented.
	• Identify the basic principles of blood transfusion.
	• Explain the key parameters used to match blood products for transfusion.
3	Explain the key immunological parameters used in the diagnosis of disease.
	• Describe the cellular and molecular components of the immune system.
	• Summarise, using supporting clinical examples, the positive and negative contributions of the immune system to health.
4	Outline the principles of how infectious diseases may be diagnosed, treated and prevented, using appropriate examples of medically-important pathogens.
	• Identify the pathogenic properties of microbes.
	• Discuss the importance of host defence.
	• Summarise how microbes cause disease.
5	Explain the relationship between immunological and haematological processes in the body’s response to infections.
6	Explain the implications of the human lifespan as a risk factor for haematological, immunological and infectious diseases.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
7	Solve clinically-based problems using integrated knowledge of haematology, immunology and microbiology, both independently and in groups.

MBChB 321: Regulation of Body Function

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of the key mechanisms that underlie the regulation of major body organ systems to:
	• Explain body fluid volumes and electrolyte content.
	• Explain acid-base status.
	• Explain the determinants and control of arterial blood pressure.
	• Explain the control of breathing.
	• Describe major effects of cytokines, hormones and neurotransmitters.
	• Explain processes important in metabolism and their relationship to exercise.
3	Examine the roles and actions of drugs for correcting disordered physiology and pathology.
	Summarise the modes of action of drugs at cellular and organ levels.
	For each drug class, explain the potential adverse effects, drug interactions and dose adjustments required in diseased states.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
4	Interpret and solve clinical problems using an integrated knowledge of the mechanisms of organ system control.
5	Determine the most appropriate drug to administer in selected cases.

MBChB 321: Professional and Clinical Skills 2

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Mental Health & Illness
	• Describe what is meant by psychopathology and explain the cultural context of psychopathology
	• Describe the main mental health disorders and key symptoms
	• Describe common theoretical and practical approaches to treating mental illness
	• Demonstrate an understanding of developmental psychopathology
2	Health Psychology
	• Describe the psychological processes that influence the recognition and interpretation of symptoms
	• Define illness schemas and their influence on the interpretation of symptoms
	• Describe the main emotional and behavioural responses of patients to injury and illness
	• Describe the effect of psychological processes on bodily function
	• Describe factors that can influence the “placebo effect”
3	• Demonstrate an awareness of objective versus subjective findings
4	Lifespan
	• Describe risks to the developing fetus
	• Describe the newborn & body systems
	• Describe development during infancy
	• Demonstrate an understanding of the major biological and psychosocial processes in adolescent development
	• Describe physical, cognitive and psychosocial processes of Aging
	• Describe the risks and protective factors for mental and physical health in later life
5	• Explain the psychological precursors of error

MBChB 401: Anaesthesiology

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Summarise the major concepts in anaesthesia in the care of unconscious or seriously ill patients, including:
	• changes to the airway in the unconscious patient;
	• changes in the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems associated with loss of consciousness or induction of anaesthesia;
	• the risks of anaesthesia.
2	Summarise the physiology of acute and chronic pain, including:
	• IASP definition of pain;
	• the difference between acute and chronic pain;
3	Summarise the essential pharmacology of drugs commonly used in the perioperative setting:

MBChB 401: Emergency Medicine

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply key basic science principles to the evaluation of patients presenting acutely in emergency medicine.

MBChB 401: General Practice

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply key basic science, behavioural and social science principles to the evaluation of patients presenting with problems in primary care.

MBChB 401: General Surgery

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and pathology to the management of general surgical patients.
	• Determine the causes and mechanisms of shock;
	• Illustrate the physiology of normal fluid and electrolyte balance;
	• Describe the nature of intravenous replacement fluids;
	• Summarise the causes and management of common abnormalities of water, sodium and potassium metabolism;
	• Describe the nutritional and metabolic needs of the perioperative patient;
	• Apply the pathophysiology of sepsis to the perioperative patient;

MBChB 401: General Medicine

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply key basic science principles to the evaluation of patients presenting with a wide range of common general medical problems.
	• Appraise the importance of basic anatomy, physiology and pathology knowledge to the management of medical patients;
	• Determine other knowledge bases that are used in general medicine.

MBChB 401: Specialty Medicine

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply key basic science principles to the evaluation of patients presenting with a selected range of specialty medical problems.
	• Determine other knowledge bases that are used in specific areas of specialty medicine.

MBChB 401: Geriatrics

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply key basic science principles to the evaluation of patients presenting with common conditions in older people.

MBChB 401: Formal Learning Yr 4

	Clinical Pharmacology
	• Develop, through study and application of pharmacological principles, a framework of knowledge that forms the basis for the safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice.
	Pneumonia
	• Identify the clinical features used to diagnose pneumonia and decide on the most appropriate treatment.
	Evidence Based Medicine
	• Use GATECAT workbooks to document the EBM process for a specific clinical problem for a specific patient.
	Obesity
	• Discuss barriers to behaviour changes in patients and how to work around them
	Medical Imaging
	• Develop a basic understanding of the principles and techniques of Medical Imaging.
	Blood Cancer
	• Summarise the pathology of different blood cancers including the stage of development and cell type that is abnormal
	Venous Thromboembolism
	• Summarise the risk factors for VTE, and how these are incorporated into algorithms for hospitalised patients to prevent VTE which balance risk of VTE and bleeding risk
	Neurology
	• Explain the scientific characteristics, the parts of the nervous system affected and the pathological processes leading to the formation of common neurological conditions.
	Endocrinology and Diabetes
	• Apply key basic science principles to the evaluation of patients with common endocrinological diseases (metabolic bone, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, diabetes).
	Orthopaedics
	• Summarise knee injury patterns and describe the clinical features of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures and meniscal tears.
	Gout Symposium
	• Explain the key checkpoints in pathogenesis of gout
	Gastroenterology
	• Apply scientific knowledge of physiology to common and clinically important diagnoses and explain the rationale for their management.
	Alcohol and Drugs
	• Explain the importance of shifting from a binary to a continuum of risk perspective regarding addictive consumptions (alcohol, gambling, smoking, illicit drugs).
	Oncology
	• Develop a useful scaffold of prior knowledge on which to build the recent research findings and advances in cancer care.
	• Explain the main features of the five therapeutic revolutions in cancer care.
	• Explain the genomic hallmarks of cancer and why this is clinically relevant
	• Connect recent advances in molecular biology and genomics with the application of molecular targeted therapies and immune modulating therapies.

MBChB 501: Paediatrics

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Demonstrate the essential knowledge base for paediatrics.

MBChB 501: Psychiatry

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Describe the principles of basic clinical psychopharmacology.
	• Describe the principles of psychotherapy and other non-medical interventions in psychiatry.
	• Integrate with clinical practice prior knowledge of the normal structure, function and development of the human body and mind at all stages of life, the factors that may disturb these, and the interactions between body and mind.

MBChB 501: Specialty Surgery

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply key basic science principles to the evaluation of patients presenting with a selected range of specialty surgical problems.
	• Appraise the respective importance of basic anatomy, physiology and pathology knowledge to the management of patients in specialty surgery;
	• Determine other knowledge bases that are used in specific areas of specialty surgery.

MBChB 501: Formal Learning Yr 5

	Toxicology
	• Explain the major toxicological antidotes
	Clinical Challenges in Medical Practice
	• Review the strengths and shortcomings of the biomedical model as applied to contemporary medical practice in New Zealand
	Transfusion Essentials
	• Discuss the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anaemia in the preoperative patient and the value of intravenous iron in this context
	• Discuss the decision to transfuse red cells in the stable post-operative patient versus transfusion in trauma/massive bleeding events
	Infectious diseases
	• Explain the research-based evidence for the epidemiology and prevention of common and important infections in travellers
	• Explain the research-based evidence for the epidemiology and prevention of the common and important sexually transmitted infections
	Immunology: Venoms to Vasculitis
	• Apply the pathology and presentation of vasculitis and connective tissue disease to clinical cases
	• Describe the principles of immune deficiency and common presentations
	Optimised Patient
	• Apply knowledge of pathology and pathophysiology to anticipate the likely significance of patient comorbidities to anaesthesia and surgery.
	Clinical Pharmacology
	• Develop, through study and application of pharmacological principles, a framework of knowledge that forms the basis for the safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice
	Hauora Māori
	• Describe ways in which social, cultural, political, economic and environmental determinants influence Māori health

MBChB 551: General Medicine

	Clinical and Communication Skills
	• Principles of complex co-morbidities and their interactions in terms of diagnosis and management are recognised.

MBChB 551: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

	Clinical and Communication Skills
	• Special emphasis on the importance of the diagnosis and management of preeclampsia and ectopic pregnancy
	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Review Reproduction, Development and Aging module (Phase 1) and apply normal structure and function to clinical scenarios.
	• Review Year 5 tutorial topics and clinical science base.
	• Normal mechanism for delivery and the principles of assisted instrumental and caesarean delivery.

MBChB 551: Paediatrics

	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Normal growth and development, the significance of deviation from normal, and their relationship with manifestations of disease are understood.

MBChB 551: Psychiatry

	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Review neuroscience from Phase 1 and Psychiatry from Year 5 and apply knowledge to clinical scenarios.
	• Understand principles of basic medication, for common mental health disorders.

MBChB 551: General Surgery

	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Review anatomy, physiology and pathology from Phases 1 and 2 and apply normal structure and function to clinical scenarios.

MBChB 551: Emergency Medicine

	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Physiology is applied to unstable patients in ED settings.

MBChB 551: Clinical Imaging

	Clinical and Communication Skills
	• Relative strengths and weaknesses of imaging modalities for diagnosis, including economic considerations and radiation dose.
	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Interpretation of normal and abnormal findings in a range of imaging modalities.