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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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MD1010 - Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2

Credit points:12
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 3
Subject chain:

MD1010MD1020

Administered by:College of Medicine & Dentistry (pre 2023 PCS)

Subject Description

    This subject will provide foundation knowledge of molecular and cellular processes in the normal functioning of the human body, plus an understanding of the individual, health systems and the societal influences on human health. These topics are presented in an integrated fashion across four foundation science modules and through introductory clinical skills practice. This subject is only available to students enrolled in the MBBS program.

Learning Outcomes

  • describe normal cell and tissue structure, function and the biochemical processes required to sustain life
  • explain tissue organization and function within the human body and the processes of cellular to whole body control, communication and regulation
  • describe the Australian health care system and its components, explain how health is measured and interpret the professional and ethical dimensions of medical practice
  • describe patient-centred care and demonstrate communication skills
  • apply principles of infection control

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

  • see MD1020 for assessment detail

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Satisfactory attendance is required at community and clinical placements. Satisfactory academic and professional standards, as described in the College program Assessment Guidelines, must be achieved in order to progress to the next year.

Availabilities

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson
Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard
DR Becs Brooking
Assoc. Professor Susan Gorton
Assoc. Professor Nichole Harvey
Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Hartman
Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja
DR Anna Kokavec
MS Lucy Rogers
DR Torres Woolley
Professor Clare Heal
Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson
MR Don Gamage
MRS Deanne McGown
DR Mark Barnes
DR Lynn Woodward
Assoc. Professor Helen Anscomb
DR Karen Carlisle
DR Craig McFarlane
DR Kimberley Owens
Assoc. Professor Sophia Couzos
MS Karen Knight
Professor Kate Domett
Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller
MS Priscilla Page
Assoc. Professor Rebecca Evans
Professor Tarun Sen Gupta
MS Karryn Lytton
DR Joseph Moxon
MS Simone Ross
MR Donald Whaleboat
Assoc. Professor Julie Mudd
DR Roy Rasalam
Professor Bunmi Malau-Aduli
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
  • 52 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) - Introductory sessions for each subject each week
  • 162 Hours - Practicals - Guided Learning Sessions, 4x 3 hours sessions each week. Clinical Skills Sessions: 6hrs over 13 weeks
  • 52 Hours - Workshops - Synthesising Sessions integrate concepts and content
  • 12 Hours - Other - Integrating Sessions present more complex issues in interactive panel formats
  • 9 Hours - Clinical placement