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Undergraduate Course: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MBCH10004)

Course Outline
School College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine College College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course type Standard Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits 30
Home subject area MBChB Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description Relevant anatomy, reproductive physiology and pathology will be taught and applied to the clinical setting. Anatomical and reproductive pathology issues are particularly highlighted in the core week's teaching. Relevant clinical skills will be addressed throughout the attachment. There will be an opportunity for specialist attachments for clinical experience and teaching in Genito Urinary Medicine, with adequate time for self-directed learning and work on the Obstetrics and Gynaecology portfolio case. It is emphasised that the clinical content is equally taught irrespective of site of attachment.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information A week of core integrated teaching. Clinical experience will be acquired during a 6 week attachment. Clinical experience will be complemented with core tutorials and opportunities for self-directed learning.
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Intended learning objectives are:
1.to acquire a basic understanding of the knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with reproductive medicine as detailed in this guide.
2.to acquire the clinical skills necessary to practice medicine safely and competently.
3.to develop attitudes to patients, colleagues and staff that are mature and appropriate for a clinical practitioner.
4.to gain a broad experience of clinical obstetrics and gynaecology practice, witnessing both normal and abnormal processes and common investigative and therapeutic practices and gaining an appreciation of how disease and modern therapies impact upon patients and families.
5.to assimilate knowledge, clinical skills, attitudes and experience, reflecting and reviewing the practice of staff, both nursing and medical, thus allowing the development of an appropriate but personal clinical style.
6.to experience active research in our specialty, thereby appreciating the importance to our profession and our patients of on-going learning and development at both personal and professional levels.
Assessment Information
- Continuous Assessment 20%; - MCQ 40%; - OSCE 40%;
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Colin Duncan
Tel:
Email: W.C.Duncan@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Miss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131 6)50 3190
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk
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