Foundations of medical practice

This unit encompasses key concepts and principles across four themes of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum:

Theme I (Personal and Professional Development), Theme II (Society, Population, Health and Illness), Theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) and Theme IV (Clinical Skills).

You will develop the knowledge and skills required by a medical student.

Knowledge in the basic medical and behavioural sciences is developed within inter-disciplinary units and related to clinical and other problems through problem based learning clinical case studies.

In clinical skills you are introduced to history-taking, physical examination and procedural skills through tutorials and clinical placement activities.

Community partnership placements are also a part of the unit.