Second year comprises general and systems studies and commences an interface with patient care in MED2061 and MED2062 (Clinical and communication skills I and II). The general subjects in second year include an introduction to pharmacology and neurosciences, an introduction to statistics and epidemiology, cell and molecular biology III, principles of human nutrition, basic haematology, tissue injury, neoplasia and inflammation and infection and immunity. The last two introduce students to pathology and microbiology at a much earlier stage than occurs at most medical schools. However this move is consistent with our contention that learning about abnormal biology can be used to reinforce learning about normal biology. Integrated systems studies in second year include cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, and gastrointestinal medicine. MED2061 and MED2062 (Clinical and communication skills I and II) integrates the theoretical learning from other studies with the reality of patient care as well as providing direct instruction in medical interviewing and physical examination.
Students undertake a five-day placement in a rural general practice clinic or hospital as their option study.
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