MEDIC ST 5016ARU - Human Reproductive Health Part 1

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2024

The clinical attachments are a program of clinical education through a selection of placements so that students will be competent in history-taking, patient examination and management. This includes problem formulation, investigations, treatment (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), counselling, good communication skills, the practice of empathetic medicine, and a sound knowledge base that allows diagnosis and management of common disorders to be carried out under appropriate supervision.

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Course Details

Course Code	MEDIC ST 5016ARU
Course	Human Reproductive Health Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Medical Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Teaching Hospitals
Contact	attachments, common program & research
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	MEDIC ST 4000AHO/BHO, MEDIC ST 4013AHO/BHO, MEDIC ST 4014AHO/BHO, MEDIC ST 4015AHO/BHO, MEDIC ST 4016AHO/BHO, MEDIC ST 4017AHO/BHO, MEDIC ST 4018AHO/BHO, or by approval of the Dean of Medicine
Restrictions	Available to MBBS students on rural placement only
Assessment	Details provided at start of year

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Katrina Morgan

Rural Human Reproductive Health Course Coordinator - Dr Anna Kearney
Email: anna.kearney@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Pt Lincoln

Year 5 Rural Program Coordinator: Bronwyn Herde
Phone: +61 8 8313 4528
Email: bronwyn.herde@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Adelaide Rural Clinical School, The 成人大片

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

OUTCOMES (Curriculum Mapping)

1. On completion of Year 5 Human Reproductive Health, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the:

• physiology and pathology of the female reproductive system in childhood, adult life and old age
• physiology of pregnancy, parturition and the puerperium and its effect on medical and surgical disorders
• diagnosis and management of simple gynaecological disorders and an understanding of the principles and essential features of more complex gynaecological conditions
• epidemiology of the major health and social problems related to obstetrics and gynaecology
• embryology, developmental, physiological, biochemical, anatomical, endocrinological, immunological, morphological, pathological and psychological aspects underpinning obstetrics and gynaecology
• pharmacology of drugs commonly used during pregnancy and in gynaecology
• cultural, legal and social variation in attitudes towards obstetrics and gynaecology
• effect of the woman’s social circumstances on pregnancy or a gynaecological condition
• effect of drugs (prescribed or other) on pregnancy or gynaecological conditions

2. Students will be able to demonstrate competency, as expected of a Year 5 student under appropriate supervision, in the following areas of clinical skills and reasoning:
• conducting an interview that considers the special physical, psychological and social characteristics required to take a full history relevant to human sexuality, obstetrics and gynaecology
• conducting a physical examination which takes into account the special problems encountered in human sexuality, obstetrics and gynaecology, in order to confirm or refute an hypothesis or diagnosis
• providing specific advice to the woman about the arrangements necessary for confinement in an appropriate setting, including referral to a Specialist Obstetrician for further management if risk factors have been identified
• providing specific advice to the woman on the potential hazards of drugs to the conceptus
• requesting appropriate laboratory, psychological or social data in order to reach an appropriate diagnosis
• observing and recording the progress of labour, delivery and the early puerperium
• formulating a plan for care of the patient(s)

3. Students will be able to demonstrate the following professional attributes:
• applying the principles of evidence based medicine in obstetrics and gynaecology
• maintaining the dignity and privacy of the woman
• practising empathetic medicine

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-3
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1-3
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1-3
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1-2
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1-3
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1-3
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1-3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	2-3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Details will be made available on MyUni.

Recommended Resources

Details will be made available on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The Adelaide rural clinical school syllabus is an integrated, year-long, longitudinal, rural-based clinical attachment. It is delivered in rural training nodes either by rurally based specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or GP Obstetricians. Each of the twelve ARCS rural training nodes delivers a unique HRH clinical placement, that is blended with the local community and hospital resources. Currently, there are specialists in Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie. HRH clinical placements are scheduled by the rural student coordinator throughout the year, as community-based, outpatient, inpatient, labour ward and operating theatre HRH learning activities.

The rural HRH education is provided through a combination of online and small group interactive tutorials within the students home community and as part of the ARCS orientation and midyear workshops. The rural students are also able to access a series of online lectures in obstetrics and gynaecology which will be added throughout the year. Case material and related formative assessment in HRH is provided as an eLearning resource to rural students through MyUni.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students are expected to join weekly Zoom tutorials each Tuesday from 1330 - 1500. You will need to engage in the relevant eLearning modules prior to the Zoom tutorials. This is a 6 unit course in which your workload is expected to be 24 hours per week. The majority of this time will consist of clinical placement in your rural site.

Learning Activities Summary

The rural HRH education is provided through a combination of online and small group interactive tutorials within the students home community and as part of the ARCS orientation and midyear workshops. The rural students are also able to access a series of online lectures in obstetrics and gynaecology which will be added throughout the year. Case material and related formative assessment in HRH is provided as an eLearning resource to rural students through MyUni.

Specific Course Requirements

Details will be made available on MyUni.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

This course is the first semester of the community based, integrated Adelaide Rural Clinical School Rural Human Reproductive Health Course and assessment continues over the 36 week MBBS calendar year. A CN (Continuing) grade will be awarded for Part 1 and summative assessment carried out in Part 2.

Summative Assessment:
See MEDIC ST 5016BRU for the assessment for this full-year course

To pass this course and the Fifth Year MBBS Examination Annual Examination Part 2 course, students must obtain:

• a satisfactory result in each of the components of the summative assessment in semesters 1 and 2; and
• a satisfactory performance in the examinations overall

If an overall borderline grade is achieved in the examinations, a student may be offered an opportunity to sit a Replacement/Additional Assessment examination.

Academic Progression Requirements
Progression from one year to the next in the MBBS is dependent on the student successfully completing a compulsory annual examination course in which a full year’s learning is assessed.

To successfully complete the MEDIC ST 5000AHO and MEDIC ST 5000BHO Fifth Year MBBS Examination Part 1 and Part 2 courses, the student must pass the end of year examinations and have successfully completed all year level component courses (24 units).

IF a student fails the compulsory examination course no passing grade will be received for any core medical studies courses.

IF a student has not completed all required MEDIC ST units of the year they may be offered an appropriate remedial course of the same or greater value as specified in term 4 of the same academic year.

Assessment Related Requirements

It is compulsory for students to attend clinical placements and their specific activities in line with the principles and guidelines outlined in the Medical Student Clinical Hours document.

Exemptions to mandatory clinical placement attendance requirements may be granted by the Education Lead in consultation with the relevant course coordinator and year level advisor if there are exceptional medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances as defined by the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.

The University has developed a Scope of Practice document which outlines appropriate activities for Year 5 students. Students should be familiar with this document, and adhere to its guidelines. The document can be found in MyUni and .

Assessment Detail

HRH Recorded Mock Consult
This assessment evaluates your ability to perform a clinical consultation with a mock patient based on a provided scenario. It also asks you to self-evaluate to identify at least 2 SMART learning goals so that your practice continually improves (an essential skill for postgraduate trainees).

HRH Long Case Report
The purpose of the case report is to demonstrate that you have diligently attended to and accomplished deep understanding of a clinical presentation of your choice in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology (not neonatology).

Midwife Mini-Cex

A MiniCEX is a short workplace-based assessment where you are observed and assessed by your supervisor, in this case a midwife, and then given feedback.

You are encouraged to complete many MiniCEX assessments during your rural placement although you will only need to submit one to this course.

You can use your ARCS eForm to complete your miniCEX and upload the resulting pdf to this assignment.

Simulation Scenario Participation & Practical

This assessment will take place with Dr Anna Kearney or other ARCS clinical educators during a simulation workshop in your site or another ARCS site.

Assessment will be made up of participation, a short practical test and MCQ quiz (20 questions, 30 minutes)

Submission

Recorded mock consults and reflections x 2	Friday 3^rd May, 2024		40%
HRH Evidence based Long case report	Friday 20^th September, 2024		25%
Midwife Mini-CEX x 1 (best one)	Friday 18^th October, 2024		15%
Simulation Scenario Assessment	See MyUni		20%
		Total		100%

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

A student course evaluation is completed online by all students at the end of the rotation. SELTS of individual teaching are done on a regular basis.
Student Support
Not applicable
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Please read the MBBS Program Code of Conduct available in My Uni.
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

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