MED4010

Epidemiology and preventive medicine

(MED)

Dr D Goddard and Dr C Finocchiaro

6 hours in introductory week of term one and 24 hours (lectures/seminars and site visits) in term three

Synopsis: Seminars and small group teaching at the commencement of term one and term three covering prevention of obesity, osteoporosis, blindness, deafness, skin cancer and cardiovascular diseases, the role of maternal and infant health services, occupational health and work cover. This is followed by a worksite visit in term three.

Assessment: Worksite visit report (satisfactory faculty requirement) + Contribution to MCQ: 30% (of final mark) + Contribution to OSCA: 30% (of final mark) + Three seminars addressing evidence-based medicine issues in term three.