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MD Research Project 2 (MEDS90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
January
Dr Justin Bilszta
Overview
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This subject is a semester-long supervised research placement predominantly located within the University and associated research institutes, teaching hospitals, and other clinical settings, with selected overseas placements for high-achieving students. Students will undertake a research project and write a report in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will be expected to develop:
- the ability to identify and address their own learning needs
- the ability to apply effective time management and organisational skills
- an understanding of the scientific method relevant to biological, behavioural and social science
- an understanding of research methods and their applications
- the ability to access new knowledge from all sources, to analyse and interpret it in a critical manner, and to apply it appropriately to their provision of health care
- an appreciation of the responsibility to contribute towards the generation of new knowledge
- an understanding of educational theory and practice and the ability to teach
- an understanding of and ability to apply the principles of ethics research
- a respect for the roles and expertise of other health care professionals and the ability to communicate effectively with them
- an understanding of the principles of quality and safety in health care systems
- the ability and a willingness to contribute to the community
- a commitment to contribute to the resolution of health inequities locally and globally
- an understanding of the principles of effective record keeping and the ability to maintain high quality medical records
- the ability to write and academic paper in publication style
- the ability to identify and apply appropriate statistical analysis to a research question
- the ability to interpret and report the findings from statistical analyses
Generic skills
Students will be expected to develop:
- an understanding of the principles of honesty, integrity, altruism and lifelong curiosity
- an understanding of the principles of self-awareness, the ability to recognise when clinical problems exceed their knowledge and skill, and a willingness to seek help
- the ability to respond constructively to appraisal, performance review or assessment
- the ability to manage uncertainty
- an understanding of the aetiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of important physical and mental illnesses in all stages of life
- the ability to learn from patients, health professionals and the community in a broad range of settings
- an understanding of and respect for the rights of patients including patient choice, dignity and privacy
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDS90021 | MD Research Project 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Progress Reports (3 short reports, submitted at 6 week intervals, accompanied by supervisor reports), throughout semester (10%) Note: 10% if all 3 submitted, 0% if < 3 submitted.
- Literature review, 5000 words, due mid-semester (week 11 of 22 week subject) (30%)
- Journal-style monograph describing the research (suitable for peer review, with author instructions), 4000 words, due at end of semester (40%) [Hurdle requirement]
- Poster presentation at Student Conference 4, 1500 word equivalent, end of semester (10%)
- Supervisor evaluation, end of semester (10%)
- Satisfactory standard in the Professional Behaviour Checklist, throughout semester [Hurdle requirement]
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 100 (student-supervisor consultation) Total time commitment 800 hours Teaching period 29 January 2018 to 29 June 2018 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2018 Census date 2 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 May 2018 Assessment period ends 6 July 2018 January contact information
Dr Justin Bilszta
Time commitment details
800 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Medicine Informal specialisation Doctor of Medicine
Last updated: 3 November 2022