MEDI1001

Foundation Block (Block 1)

On completion of the Foundation Block students should achieved the following core objectives:

Core Objective 1  Understand and be able to apply the foundational concepts of cellular structure and function, and some mechanisms, to problems presented.

Core Objective 2  Have a working knowledge of tissues, organs and systems and their specialized functions.

Core Objective 3  Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts underlying the genetics and environmental determinates of Health.

Core Objective 4 To have an introductory understanding of psychological factors that directly affect health and well-being, or determine health related behaviours.

Core Objective 5 To understand how epidemiological tools are used to quantify disease burden and determine disease causation at the population level

Core Objective 6 Understand and apply, at the foundational level, the legal, ethical, and human rights principles that are relevant to medical practice.

Core Objective 7  Develop an understanding of how both the biomedical and the holistic Indigenous health approaches can complement each other to improve positive Indigenous health outcomes.

Core Objective 8 Demonstrate the ability to think critically about complex social and cultural determinants of health, illness and medical practice.

Core Objective 9 Understand and use appropriate terms in Medicine.

Core Objective 10 Develop a working knowledge of hypothesis formulation and testing in Medicine.

Core Objective 11 Using the problem based learning model, develop analytical and critical thinking skills.

Core Objective 12 Understand the basis and processes of communication in the clinical setting.

Core Objective 13  To recognise the impact of rural location on health outcomes and health service delivery.

The summative examination will include the following assessment types:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ's)
• Mini-cases
• Short-answer questions
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

Students will be engaged in face to face teaching for 20-22 hours per week.

Only students offered a place in the ANU Medical School are eligible to enrol.

Please refer to http://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/students/.