MED5005

Surgery

(MED)

Associate Professor B Waxman, Dr J Fox and Mr S Woods

8-week rotation (integrated with an 8-week medicine rotation) + continuous attachment to hospital surgical wards

Synopsis: Involvement in all surgical unit activities and daily clerking of patients; involvement in management decisions in pre-operative and post-operative patients; tutorials and seminars covering core curriculum information relating to major surgical specialties and the investigative aspects of surgical problems; clinical tutorials, seminars in oncology and radiotherapy; limited attendance in operating theatres; rostered attendance to surgical emergencies; bedside tutorials emphasising clinical and communication skills; seminars in palliative care management; involvement with paramedical staff in the hospital environment.

Assessment: Continuous assessment: 33% + OSCA exam: 33% + MCQ paper: 33%