Beginnings, Growth and Development 3 - MFAC2502

Objectives: - By using authentic clinical or practical experiences as the basis for learning, students will build upon their understanding (developed in phase 1) of the biomedical, behavioural and social science principles involved in the human life cycle stages spanning conception to adulthood. In addition, students will develop understandings of the clinical aspects of illnesses relevant to this stage, whilst extending their capabilities in communication with, and physical examination of, patients with specified health issues. A case-based teaching methodology is employed to link acquisition of clinical capabilities with the learning of mechanisms and principles underlying health and illness. Approximately 60% of available time will be spent in clinical environments associated with the Faculty of Medicine, in which students will encounter patients or health issues relevant to the domain themes. The issues covered include gynaecology and sexual health issues in women of reproductive age, normal pregnancy and delivery, pregnancy complications, the healthy neonate and normal infant development, acute illness and injury in young children, chronic conditions in childhood and adolescent health.. Clinical experiences will be augmented by a range of tutorials, laboratory classes, and face-to-face and/or electronic resources. Assessment will include submission of a project/assignment report, demonstrating integration/ correlation of prior and current learning with linkage to basic biomedical sciences; medical imaging and diagnostic tests; ethics; or population health issues. In addition, the student's clinical performance during the module will be graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.