Assessment: Principles of Clinical Practice 2 (MEDS90004) — The University of Melbourne Handbook

Assessment

Description	Timing	Percentage
Portfolio tasks. A student curated compilation that responds to prescribed tasks submitted regularly throughout the year, addressing five key themes – First Nations – Clinician researcher – Professional Practitioner – Self regulated learning – Determinants of Health and health systems 5000 words Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard in each of the prescribed tasks across the five themes: Self-regulated learner, First Nations Health, Professional Practitioner, Clinician Researcher/Evidence Based Medicine, Health systems/Determinants of Health.	Throughout the year	N/A
Combined Cumulative Assessment Test (CAT) 5 / Progress Test 1 (MCQ format) 2 hours Hurdle requirement: See Knowledge assessment hurdle	End of first semester	N/A
Situational Judgement Test (SJT) 90 minutes Hurdle requirement: See Professional Behaviour Hurdle	End of first semester	N/A
Progress Test (MCQ format) 2 hours Hurdle requirement: Completion – no minimum standard of achievement required	Mid second semester	N/A
CAT 6 (MCQ format) 2 hours Hurdle requirement: See Knowledge Assessment Hurdle	During the examination period	N/A
Short Answer Question (SAQ) Paper 2 hours Hurdle requirement: See Knowledge Assessment Hurdle	During the examination period	N/A
Procedural Skills 2000 words (equivalent) Hurdle requirement: Performance to a satisfactory standard in core procedural skills.		N/A
Mini CEX - Completion of 8 mini Clinical Evaluation Exercises 7200 words (equivalent) Hurdle requirement: Completion – no minimum standard of achievement required	Throughout the teaching period	N/A
Long Case Assessment 1 1500 words (equivalent) Hurdle requirement: Completion – no minimum standard of achievement required	During first semester	N/A
Long Case Assessment 2 1500 words (equivalent) Hurdle requirement: Completion – no minimum standard of achievement required	During second semester	N/A
Final Long Case 2000 words (equivalent) Hurdle requirement: See Clinical Assessment Hurdle	End of the teaching period	N/A
Objective Structured Clinical examination (OSCE) (5 station) 5000 words (equivalent) Hurdle requirement: See Clinical Assessment Hurdle	During the examination period	N/A
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT HURDLE Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory performance both end of year assessments (i.e. end of year OSCE assessment AND final long case).		N/A
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT HURDLE Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory performance in each format (i.e. combination CAT5/CAT6 papers (excluding all progress test items) and SAQ paper) of the written examination.		N/A
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR HURDLE Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard in professional behaviour, as demonstrated by attendance at learning activities and clinical placements, observed Professional Behaviour Assessment, Situational Judgement test and satisfactory completion of the Academic Integrity Quiz.		N/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

This site uses and shares cookies and similar technologies to personalise your experience, advertise to you and provide content from third-parties as well as analyse our usage. You consent to our use of such technologies by proceeding. You can change your mind or consent choices at any time. Visit our Privacy Statement for further information.