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MD Research Project 1 (MEDS90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long (Extended)
Overview
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Preparation for MD Research Project 2 – this subject involves selection of project topic and supervisor; preparation of literature review; project plan; and (if necessary) ethics approval.
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 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 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
- ability to formulate a research question
- understanding of principles underlying empirical research
- ability to integrate a body of information and present it succinctly
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDS90004 | Principles of Clinical Practice 2 | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
93.75 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Supervisor, Site and Project title specified Hurdle requirement: (Pass/Fail) | End of semester 1 | N/A |
Draft Literature review: end of semester 2
| End of semester 2 | N/A |
Project plan (500 word summary on proforma)
| Middle of semester 2 | N/A |
Satisfactory standard in professional behaviour, as demonstrated by observed Professional Behaviour Assessment Hurdle requirement: (Pass/Fail) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass all components of assessment in order to pass the subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long (Extended)
Principal coordinator Kesha Rana Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 (student-supervisor consultation) Total time commitment 72 hours Teaching period 24 January 2022 to 28 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 4 February 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Year Long (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
72 hours.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
No prescribed texts.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024