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Relevant Auckland MBChB Learning Outcomes

Science and Scholarship: medical graduate as scientist and scholar
1.3: Describe the aetiology, pathology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common and important presentations at all stages of life.

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;
	• Apply the scientific body of knowledge appropriately to common and important clinical problems and to the management of patients;

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.

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.
7	Interpret radiological images of the normal musculoskeletal system and common abnormalities.
8	Describe important anatomical considerations relating to common clinical procedures.

MBChB 221: Digestive System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• 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.
4	Outline the relationship between under- and over-nutrition of specific macro and micronutrients and nutritional disorders.
	• Explain the role of recommended daily intake (RDI) for macro and micro nutrients in health and compare with those for acute and chronic disease states.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
6	Describe the principles relating to taking a dietary history and record an individual’s dietary intake.
7	Develop hypotheses of the underlying pathophysiology of selected gastrointestinal diseases from appropriate laboratory data.
	Hauora Māori
8	• Compare the different epidemiology of common gastrointestinal diseases among Māori with other New Zealand sub-populations.
	Population Health
9	Describe the prevalence of selected gastrointestinal diseases in the community at large. Outline key strategies to reduce this burden.

MBChB 221: Respiratory System

	Applied Science for Medicine
3	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the respiratory system to:
	• 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.
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 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.
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.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
8	Summarise the symptoms, main physical findings and imaging results to describe common and important abnormalities of the cardiovascular system.
	Population Health
12	Describe the prevalence, distribution and trends in incidence of selected cardiovascular diseases in community subgroups and the population in New Zealand.
13	List the main risk factors that contribute to the common cardiovascular diseases.
14	List the main environmental risk factors that contribute to differing rates of cardiovascular diseases in different communities.
	Hauora Māori
15	Identify the prevalent cardiovascular conditions in the Māori population, and feasible strategies for their prevention.

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.
	• 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.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
4	Diagnose common clinical presentations by interpreting radiological images.
	Personal and Professional Skills
7	Demonstrate awareness of the possibility of sexual and/or domestic abuse in teenage pregnancy.
	Hauora Māori
8	Identify the factors that affect the incidence of the genitourinary diseases in Māori and compare with those of other populations.
	Population Health
9	Identify the factors that affect the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases in the population and community groups in New Zealand.

MBChB 321: Nervous System

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Interrelate structure and function of the brain, brainstem, intracranial vasculature, spinal cord, peripheral and cranial nerves, in selected common and important neurological conditions / diseases.
	• 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.

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.
	• Identify factors that change at different stages of life.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
3	• Interpret radiological images of normal structures and detect main changes seen in important clinical conditions.
	Population Health
5	Outline strategies to reduce the morbidity of disturbances of hearing and vision in the population and specific community groups in New Zealand.

MBChB 321: Reproduction, Development and Aging

	Applied Science for Medicine
2	• 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	• 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 types of diabetes and discuss the role of insulin resistance in development of hyperglycemia.

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.
	Hauora Māori
9	Establish reasons why selected infectious diseases are more prevalent in Māori and compare with other ethnic communities.

MBChB 321: Regulation of Body Function

	Applied Science for Medicine
2	Develop a personal framework to comprehend and analyse the multi-factorial nature of the organ systems interactions in healthy and diseased states.

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
	• Demonstrate an understanding of developmental psychopathology
	• Demonstrate an understanding of the prevalence of abuse across the lifespan, infancy, childhood, older adults
2	• Describe the psychological processes that influence the recognition and interpretation of symptoms
	• Describe the main emotional and behavioural responses of patients to injury and illness
4	Lifespan
	• Describe risks to the developing fetus
	• 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

MBChB 401: Emergency Medicine

	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	Evaluate patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a range of common, undifferentiated, acute illnesses and injuries.
	• Recognise the signs and symptoms of potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries;

MBChB 401: General Practice

	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	• Recognise key warning signs of serious illness in patients treated in primary care;
	Hauora Māori
6	• Recognise the social, cultural, political and economic factors impacting on Māori health.

MBChB 401: Musculoskeletal

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Apply knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system to the management of patients with musculoskeletal problems.
	• Summarise the anatomy and physiology of joints, tendons and related structures;
	• Outline the interrelationships with other structures, including nerves and muscles.
2	Explain the common pathological processes seen in the musculoskeletal system.
	• Distinguish between inflammation and infection using macroscopic, microscopic and molecular features;
	• Explain the basis of autoimmune disease;
	• Outline the role of genetic aspects of inherited disease on the musculoskeletal system;
	• Summarise the healing processes for bones and joints.

MBChB 401: General Surgery

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Describe the management of common general surgical presentations and diagnoses as outlined in your POGS
	Clinical and Communication Skills
5	Recognise common postoperative complications.
	• Summarise the essential vital signs and systems to be monitored;
	• Analyse and interpret common changes in TPR charts.

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.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	Evaluate medical patients presenting with a range of clinical problems.
	• Elicit from patients presenting with a given problem, a relevant, logical and comprehensive history;
	• Perform an organised and professional general medical examination and examinations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological systems;
	• Outline the basic approaches to the examination of the endocrine and locomotor systems and fundoscopy.

MBChB 401: Specialty Medicine

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Appraise the importance of basic anatomy, physiology and pathology knowledge to the management of patients in specialty medicine;
	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	Evaluate patients presenting with medical problems of the selected specialty.
3	• Identify and discuss areas of controversy in patient management;

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.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	Evaluate older patients presenting with a range of common conditions and problems.
	• Elicit from patients with multiple medical problems a logical and comprehensive history;
	• Assess the environmental and social issues that contribute to the medical issues;
	• Undertake a detailed multisystem examination with special emphasis on the cognitive, locomotor and neurological components;
	• Demonstrate respect for and confidence with older people and problems they may face.
3	• Apply best available evidence to solve clinical problems;
	Population Health
8	Suggest evidence- based population health approaches that would reduce the burden of medical diseases in older people.
	• Outline the medical conditions that significantly contribute to morbidity in the New Zealand context.

MBChB 401: Formal Learning Yr 4

	Pneumonia
	• Identify the clinical features used to diagnose pneumonia and decide on the most appropriate treatment.
	• Explain the reasoning behind selection of antimicrobial agents for treatment of pneumonia when the microbiologic aetiology is commonly not known.
	Obesity
	• Discuss the most common causes and associated risk factors for obesity in our society
	Cardiovascular
	• Identify the presenting symptoms and signs of the major cardiac conditions that commonly present in clinical practice.
	• Apply the main principles for diagnosing and managing patients with acute coronary syndromes in clinical settings.
	• Explain how to detect and differentiate common heart valve diseases and aortic diseases.
	Respiratory
	• Apply the main principles for diagnosing and managing patients with acute respiratory conditions in clinical settings.
	Medical Imaging
	• Explain the importance of the correlation of patient history, clinical findings, anatomy and Radiological imaging to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
	• Differentiate between normal vs. abnormal on images.
	• Identify the common pathologies in each module of chest X-Rays, orthopaedic trauma images and bowel obstruction images.
	• Describe the main features of a chest radiograph to someone else.
	• Recognise the common cardiovascular abnormalities on images.
	• Recognise a bowel patterns and a bowel obstruction on plain images.
	• Develop a system for looking at orthopaedic trauma images and recognise several common osteopathologies, using a combined clinical, radiological and pathological approach.
	Blood Cancer
	• Summarise the pathology of different blood cancers including the stage of development and cell type that is abnormal
	• Explain the concept of tumour specific and clinical staging, and the relevance for prognosis and treatment
	• Differentiate the clinical presentations of lymphoma, myeloma and acute leukaemia
	Neurology
	• Summarise the important symptoms for recognising a neurological dysfunction and apply to future clinical practice after, wherever possible, conducting a systematic neurological examination.
	• Summarise the procedural steps for an effective diagnosis of the common and important neurologic disorders.
	Endocrinology and Diabetes
	• Identify the presenting symptoms and signs of patients with endocrinological diseases that commonly present in clinical practice.
	• Apply the main principles for diagnosing and managing patients with acute diabetes in clinical settings.
	ORL
	• Illustrate the impact that diseases of the head and neck have on patient wellbeing.
	Geriatrics
	• Summarise the complexity of acute presentation of older patients and the practical challenges in the clinical assessment of older people.
	Orthopaedics
	• Discuss the clinical features and management of common ankle injuries such as ankle sprains, achilles tendon rupture and ankle fractures.
	• Summarise knee injury patterns and describe the clinical features of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures and meniscal tears.
	• Demonstrate a working knowledge of patello-femoral pain, patellar instability and other soft-tissue causes of knee pain.
	• Summarise the pathology of stress fractures, the common sites and how to diagnose and treat.
	Dermatology
	• Summarise the importance of the identification and clinical management of skin cancer, differentiating between melanoma, basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer.
	• Explain the distinguishing features and the principles of the clinical management of the common inflammatory dermatoses, cutaneous infections and immunobullous disease.
	• Accurately describe common rashes and lesions and their distinguishing features.
	Gout Symposium
	• Outline the typical clinical presentation 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).
	• Summarise the steps to differentiate low risk, risky, problematic and dependent drinking.
	Urology and Prostate Cancer
	• Explain the clinical relevance of staging and grading of prostate cancer.
	Neurosurgery
	• Describe the clinical features and prognosis of common and important condition that require neurosurgery.
	Oncology
	• Explain the main features of the five therapeutic revolutions in cancer care.
	• Explain the genomic hallmarks of cancer and why this is clinically relevant

MBChB 401: Synchronous Learning Yr 4

	Clinical and Communication Skills
	• Compare typical and atypical presentations for common and important medical and surgical conditions.

MBChB 501: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	Explain the progress and management of women in labour.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
3	Evaluate women attending for routine antenatal care.

MBChB 501: Paediatrics

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• Apply knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and pathology to the assessment management of newborn and paediatric patients.
	• Use knowledge of growth and development in newborns, children and adolescents to interpret manifestations of disease.
	Clinical and Communication Skills
2	• Evaluate paediatric patients presenting with a range of clinical problems.
	• Perform a competent structured physical examination of the newborn, preschooler, school aged child and adolescent.
	• Perform appropriate developmental assessment for age.
3	• Use an evidence based approach to formulate most likely diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

MBChB 501: Psychiatry

	Applied Science for Medicine
1	• 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: Formal Learning Yr 5

	Toxicology
	• Describe the common approach of the early resuscitation and supportive care for a patient presenting with drug ingestion and/or overdose and apply in clinical settings
	• Describe the common overdoses with which patients present
	Clinical Challenges in Medical Practice
	• Explain the multidisciplinary range and the prevalence of medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS)
	• Identify and discuss relevant presentations using your Years 4 and 5 clinical experience
	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
	• Discuss transfusion risks, the importance of patient identification and pre-transfusion sample collection
	• Explain the types and frequency of transfusion reactions
	• Describe how oral anticoagulants can be reversed in emergency situations
	Infectious diseases
	• Explain the clinical features, diagnostic procedures and most effective treatment options for five important infections in travellers and apply these to future clinical practice
	• Explain the clinical features, diagnostic procedures and most effective treatment options for five important sexually transmitted infections and apply these to future clinical practice
	Women’s Health
	• Apply knowledge of the common causes of lower abdominal pain in women to common case presentations; integrate this knowledge and appreciate the diagnostic complexities; and develop an initial medical or surgical management plan
	• Perform a clinical breast exam; select appropriate investigations for a woman presenting with a breast lump; explain the importance of correlating results of clinical assessment with radiological and histological findings
	Immunology: Venoms to Vasculitis
	• Summarise the different types of hypersensitivity reactions and how these present clinically
	• Explain the general approach to diagnosis of hypersensitivity related disease and apply to future clinical practice
	• Apply the pathology and presentation of vasculitis and connective tissue disease to clinical cases
	• Describe the principles of immune deficiency and common presentations
	Effective interventions for young people
	• Explain the main health and wellbeing issues for young people
	Optimised Patient
	• Explain an effective or optimal approach or pathway to prepare a patient for anaesthesia and surgery
	What’s On Top for Us?
	• Summarise the common childhood psychiatric problems

MBChB 551: General Medicine

	Clinical and Communication Skills
	• Comprehensive patient assessments are conducted for common general medical problems including relevant, logical and comprehensive histories.
	• Organised and professional medical examinations of the relevant organ systems are performed.
	• Principles of complex co-morbidities and their interactions in terms of diagnosis and management are recognised.
	Hauora Māori
	• Factors contributing to poorer health outcomes for Māori are identified and strategies applied to address these.
	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Key basic and clinical science principles are revised and applied to the management of patients presenting with a range of common acute and chronic medical conditions.
	• Relevant anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology are revised for the presentation, diagnosis and management of common and important clinical conditions as outlined in the clinical scenarios.

MBChB 551: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

	Clinical and Communication Skills
	• Supervised obstetric examinations for pregnant women are performed and evaluated for those attending for routine antenatal care, including determination of gestational age and antenatal risk factors.
	• Special emphasis on the importance of the diagnosis and management of preeclampsia and ectopic pregnancy
	Applied Science for Medicine
	• 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.

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: Clinical Imaging

	Applied Science for Medicine
	• Interpretation of normal and abnormal findings in a range of imaging modalities.