This capstone unit of study will assist students in developing high level diagnostic and management skills relevant to patients with multiple co-morbidities. The majority of the unit will take place in a 6 day residential intensive learning setting. Students will develop a research proposal and write a case report as preparation for this. During the residential block senior clinicians will provide insights into clinical decision making, appropriate use of investigative modalities and patient centred management. Students will present their research propoals and cases in small group discussions with colleagues, facilitated by senior clinicians.
The Basic Oncology syllabus covers the requirements of trainee physician practice. The unit is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of common solid malignancies and the essentials of management of these conditions. The learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important malignancies.
The Basic Haematology syllabus covers the requirements of trainee physician practice. The unit is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of common haematological disorders and the essentials of management of these conditions. The learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important malignancies.
The Basic Immunology syllabus is aligned with RACP Part 1 learning objectives. The unit is focused on diagnosis and investigation of common immunological disorders and the essentials of management of these conditions. The learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important immunological conditions.
The Advanced Rheumatology syllabus is at a level appropriate for practitioners undertaking specialist training in Rheumatology or with an interest in the field. The content is focused on diagnosis and investigation of important but less common rheumatologic conditions and advanced management of common and important rheumatologic diseases. The module learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important rheumatologic conditions.
The Advanced Gastroenterology syllabus is at a level appropriate for practitioners undertaking specialist training in gastroenterology or with an interest in the field. The content is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of important but less common gastroenterological conditions and advanced management of common and important gastroenterological diseases. The module learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important gastroenterological conditions.
The Advanced Oncology syllabus is at a level appropriate for practitioners undertaking specialist training in oncology or with an interest in the field. The content is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of important but less common oncological conditions and advanced management of common and important oncological diseases. The module learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important oncological conditions.
This unit covers reproductive endocrinology, including regulation of the menstrual cycle, sperm and egg transport, and fertilisation and implantation. Causes of amenorrhoea, anovulation and polycystic ovarian syndrome will be discussed, as will current thinking on menopause and menopausal hormone therapy. The unit also provides a basic understanding of the causes and investigation of male and female infertility.