James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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MD2012 - Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Prerequisites: | MD2011 |
| Subject chain: | MD2011 ⯈ MD2012 |
| Administered by: | College of Medicine & Dentistry |
Available only to MBBS students.
Subject Description
- This subject continues examining foundation knowledge of anatomy, physiology and common pathophysiologies, body systems as well as mental health disorders, presented with emphasis on rural, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and tropical settings. They are presented in an integrated fashion and explore science and social science dimensions and related clinical skills. This subject is only available to students enrolled in the MBBS program.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the anatomy, physiology and important pathophysiologies of NS, MP, GIMN & MPsych, HRM, RM & RRITH, interpret common findings from histories, examinations and test results and describe management principles
- describe the features of tropical, rural and remote Australia including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders populations, including demography, epidemiology and life style and analyse the patterns of health and disease, including mental health disorders and their causations in these populations
- effectively communicate when interviewing children, couples and families, writing a scientific paper and delivering scientific posters in a group
- perform clinical skills related to these systems
- identify ethical issues, particularly from a social justice perspective, associated with the Year 2 experience and analyse how these are relevant to being a medical practitioner
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.
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (72%) - Individual
- On-Course (18% across SP1 and SP2); Integrated across subject chain. The detail of the assessment is available in the subject outlines - (18%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Multi-station assessment task (MSAT) - (10%) - Individual
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 Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Monika Zimanyi Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Suzy Munns DR Susan Smith DR Becs Brooking Assoc. Professor Susan Gorton Assoc. Professor Nichole Harvey Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja DR Anna Kokavec Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson DR Kathleen Rono DR Lisa Chilton MR Don Gamage MRS Deanne McGown DR Anupama Bangara Kulur DR Beena Suvarna DR Jane Harte DR Lynn Woodward Assoc. Professor Karen Carlisle DR Richard Francis DR Kimberley Owens MS Kate Hutchinson MS Karen Knight DR Clare Beaton Assoc. Professor John Smithson Assoc. Professor Louise Young DR Andrew Battle Assoc. Professor Rebecca Evans Professor Tarun Sen Gupta MS Karryn Lytton Assoc. Professor Aaron Hollins DR Emma Anderson DR Caitlin Rushby DR Simone Ross Professor Richard Murray MR Shane MacDonald MR Donald Whaleboat DR Sarah Chalmers DR Donna Martin Assoc. Professor Julie Mudd Assoc. Professor Monika Zimanyi Assoc. Professor Zaf Smith DR Robi Islam DR Hung-Hsun Yen |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
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