Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The pre-intern attachment in surgery consists of an eight-week program comprising surgery and anaesthesia, which may be based at one or more of nine public and private hospitals across the city. During the clerkship, students attend regular ward rounds, outpatient clinics and operating theatre sessions. There is an opportunity to clerk a wide variety of patients. Students are expected to remain in the hospital after hours on occasion so that experience with surgical emergencies may be gained. The intention is to encourage the adoption of the role of the pre-intern by the student and it is expected that students become part of the management team. The surgical workbook includes the written evaluation of the management of a patient (case report with discussion of important learning issues) and the completion of two operation worksheets on patients with whose care students have been involved. During the term students attend a suture workshop at the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre (CTEC) and achieve competence with instrument handling and basic and advanced wound suture techniques.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Assessment
Rigorous continuous assessment is undertaken during the surgical term. During the last week of the surgical attachment one or more of the consultant surgeons complete(s) a Clinical Attachment Rating for each student on a pass/fail basis. In addition, students receive a graded mark for their surgical workbook. There are surgical elements within the IMED6601/IMED6602 Science and Practice of Medicine Part 1/Part 2 written examination and Discussions on Clinical Scenarios.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Marina Wallace
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.