Undergraduate Course: Renal/Urology (MBCH10005)
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 | 10 |
| Home subject area | MBChB |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course for Renal Medicine (Nephrology) and Urology shares an attachment within the Year 4 carousel with Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Haematology/Oncology and some other topics. During the 14 weeks of each attachment, there is an initial period of 1 week during which all students receive large group teaching, and a final week for revision and assessment. Clinical attachments to Renal Medicine will occur during one of the two-week cycles that follow. Clinical attachments to Urology will occur during another of these two-week cycles (shared with the Oncology programme). Aims and objectives are shared with Urology. Assessment is also carried out jointly. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
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| Additional information |
A core period of integrated teaching followed by three weeks of clinical teaching in out-patient clinics, small group teaching, ward rounds and demonstrations of treatment techniques. |
| Exam Information |
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| Outwith Standard Exam Diets October | | 2:30 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets February | | 2:30 | | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:30 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:15 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets October | | 5:00 | | | | Outwith Standard Exam Diets February | | 5:00 | | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 5:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Reinforce existing knowledge of the normal structure and function of the kidney and genito-urinary tract.
- Learn about common and important disorders affecting the kidneys and urinary tract, and about fluid and electrolyte disorders, and how to assess these conditions clinically.
- Advance competence in Clinical and Communication Skills, particularly as they apply to disorders of this system.
- Develop insight into the impact of intensive technological treatments (such as dialysis) on patient care and patients' experiences of care. |
Assessment Information
| Renal/Urology and Haematology/Oncology/Breast Disease: - MCQs 60%; - OSCE stations (the OSCE may also include 40%; First Aid & Resuscitation). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jeremy Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)51 1572
Email: Jeremy.Hughes@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131 6)50 3190
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk |
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