MED3200 Foundation clinical studies
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MED3200 Foundation clinical studies is a level 3, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Full year at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2022
- Full year
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 5 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MED3200
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MED3200
2 units list MED3200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
Must have passed (MED2100, MED2200} or (GMA2100, GMA2200)
Corequisite:
MED3100
Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: 4531, 4532, 4533, M6011, M6018, M6019
Overview
Introductory Clinical Studies integrates the learning across MED3100 and MED3062. Learning activities specific to each specialty area will be linked to the specific clinical placement and may include lectures, tutorials, case-based learning, bed- side tutorials, practical skills sessions, and specialty teaching clinics and directed learning activities.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year extended | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year extended | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written examination (2 x 3hr-100 items x 2) (6pts)Competency hurdle40%
- OSCE (9 x 12 min stations) (12pts)Competency hurdle40%
- Research skills online (2,000 words) (2pts)Threshold hurdle10%
- Pathology examinations (4 x 1 hr 4 x 25 MCQ items) (4pts)Threshold hurdle10%
- Portfolio (Tutor appraisal feedback)Competency hurdle-
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
- Demonstrate Fitness for PracticeCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Comply with the code of conduct for Monash medical students.
- 2
Use key ethical and legal principles to discuss and evaluate issues relevant to public health, clinical research practice, and professional standards for patient care.
- 3
Communicate effectively and appropriately with others in academic and clinical settings (patients, family and carers, peers, and health care professionals).
- 4
Interact appropriately and work collaboratively with others in clinical settings.
- 5
Identify, develop and use strategies to meet academic and personal challenges and needs. THEME II
- 6
Explain the impact of social and environmental determinants of health on health status in marginalised groups, including the Indigenous population.
- 7
Evaluate available programs, interventions and community resources for prevention and health promotion to determine their suitability for a patient or community.
- 8
Apply key concepts in population health, epidemiology and measurement of health and disease in populations.
- 9
Describe how the delivery of health care services has its impact on the health of individuals at all levels of the health care system.
- 10
Effectively search, appraise and implement information from medical research literature, lay press and clinical practice guidelines. THEME III
- 11
Explain the structure and function of the human body at cellular, organ, system and whole body levels.
- 12
Apply the knowledge and concepts of basic biological, psychological and social science to common and important clinical conditions.
- 13
Relate presenting complaints and clinical signs to common and important illnesses, conditions and disorders.
- 14
Explain the pathological processes and causes underlying clinical signs and symptoms for specified illnesses and conditions.
- 15
Discuss appropriate pharmacological approaches to the management of specified conditions and diseases. THEME IV
- 16
Elicit and record an accurate clinical history appropriate for the patient and the clinical context.
- 17
Perform and accurately record an appropriate physical examination.
- 18
Synthesise symptoms and signs to determine the most likely diagnosis and relevant differentials.
- 19
Competently perform specified clinical procedures.
- 20
Explain investigations and select appropriately for the patient's presenting problems or conditions.
- 21
Describe management principles for specified clinical problems.
- 22
Effectively communicate medical information to patients.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions50 hours
- Lectures10 hours
- Practical activities18 hours
- Tutorials10 hours
- Workshops80 hours
- Assessments-
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
2 x 18 week semesters in continuous rotations through clinical attachments.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ngim Chin Fang
- Associate Professor Peter Barton
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Anthony White
- Dr Nevein Botross
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MED3200?
MED3200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MED3200?
MED3200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MED4100 and MED4200. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is MED3200 offered?
In 2022, MED3200 runs in Full year at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does MED3200 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 6 other tasks.