MEDIC ST 6016AHO - Surgery Internship VI Part 1
Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MEDIC ST 6016AHO Course Surgery Internship VI Part 1 Coordinating Unit Medical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Teaching Hospitals Contact 6 week placement Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites All MBBS5 Metro and/or Rural courses, in addition to all previous years core courses, or by approval of the Dean of Medicine Restrictions Available to MBBS students only Assessment To be advised at the start of the year Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Adam Wells
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. On completion of their Surgery Internship, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the:
· general principles, key topics and clinical problems in surgery
2. Students will demonstrate competency, as expected of a Year 6 student, in the following areas of clinical skills and reasoning:
· applying their knowledge appropriately to surgical situations
· undertaking limited duties of a surgical Intern
· working as a member of the surgical team
· history taking, physical examination and managing surgical patients under the direction of a clinical staff member
· documentation that is well-organised, timely and thorough, including safe prescribing
· practising relevant procedural skills
3. Students will demonstrate the following professional attributes:
· effective and empathic communication with patients and relatives
· a professional manner when interacting with colleagues and other members of the health care team
· self-assessment and identification of areas where further knowledge and developing is needed
· work readiness for a seamless transition to Internship and residencies in later years
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.
1,2.3 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.
1,2 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.
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.
1,2,3 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.
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.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no required resources. Recommended resources will be advised as appropriate.Recommended Resources
Those provided by the individual clinic to which the student is attached.Online Learning
Nil specified for this section of the MBBS course, but much of what is relevant to student learning at this stage can be found at: -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This is a ward-based activity, where the student is expected to learn by active participation in all the functions of the clinic to which they are attached.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As directed by the individual Heads of Units to which students are attached.Learning Activities Summary
These will be directed by the Head of the Unit to which the individual student is attached.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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
Assessment Task Weighting Learning Outcome(s) Supervisor report 70% Mini Clinical Evaluation exercise (Mini-CEx) observed cases x 2 30%
Academic Progression Requirements
To pass this course and the Final (Sixth Year) MBBS Assessment Part 2 course, students must obtain:
• a satisfactory result in each of the components of the summative assessment in semesters 1 and 2
If an overall borderline grade is achieved in the assessments, a student may be offered an opportunity to sit Replacement/Additional Assessment.
Assessment Related Requirements
The student must show the appropriate skills (clinical competence, procedural), knowledge and professionalism required of an individual about to commence medical practice.
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.
In addition, the University has developed a Scope of Practice document which outlines appropriate activites for Year 6 students. Students should be familiar with this document, and adhere to its guidelines. The document can be found in MyUni and .
Exemptions to mandatory clinical placement attendance requirements may be granted by the Program Coordinator 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.Assessment Detail
Standard ward report as prepared by Faculty.Submission
No information currently available.
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 .
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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.
The MBBS Program has a regular program of evaluation. In addition, student representatives are appointed to MBBS committees and are encouraged to report on issues of importance to students. -
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
The MBBS Program website has details on Student well-being resources which can be accessed.
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
Please read the MBBS Program Code of Conduct -
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