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MED3200 · Foundation clinical studies
2026 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 3BMedSc Md
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is an integrated medicine/surgery curriculum which integrates learning across MED3100 and MED3200. Learning activities specific to each specialty area will be linked to the specific clinical placement and may include lectures, tutorials, case-based learning, bed- side tutorials, and practical skills sessions. Previous learning will be extended. By the end of the year you must be capable of undertaking history and clinical examinations of patients with straightforward conditions.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Full year extended | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Full year extended | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written examination (2 x 3 hrs MCQs and EMQs - (Paper 1 x 100 items, Paper 2 x 80 items) | Examination | 100% | Competency |
| 2 | Clinical skills assessment (Multi-station clinical skills examination -110 mins) (Pass/Fail) | Demonstration | 0% | Competency |
| 3 | Research skills written assignment (2,000 words) (Pass/Fail) | Quiz / Test | 0% | Competency |
| 4 | Pathology online examinations (4 x 1 hr, 4 x 25 items) (Pass/Fail) | Quiz / Test | 0% | Competency |
| 5 | Clinical Learning Engagement Activity Recognition (CLEAR) (Pass/Fail) | Work integrated | 0% | Competency |
| 6 | Portfolio – (8 hours equivalent) (Pass/Fail) | Work integrated | 0% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Comply with the requirements for the ethical, professional and personal responsibilities and behaviours consistent with good clinical practice and professional codes of practice
- Identify the fundamental knowledge, skills and conduct necessary for safe, compassionate, and patient-centred health care
- Reflect upon own perspectives and values and identify strategies for incorporating anti-racist and affirmative action approaches in health care practice
- Source and interpret medical and scientific literature pertinent to health care.
- Explain key concepts in population health, epidemiology and measurement of health and disease in populations including social, ethical, economic and environmental factors
- Describe the differing roles of health care professionals and identify health care resources available to provide patient care.
- Elicit accurate histories and perform relevant physical examinations, and interpret findings to propose differential diagnosis.
- Suggest investigations relevant to clinical findings and pathology of the disease, interpret the results and suggest management options.
Workload
2 x 18 week semesters in continuous rotations through clinical attachments.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | — |
| Workshops | 80 hours |
| Tutorials | — |
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