Course overview
Development of the skills from the previous courses is facilitated by exposure of the students to real patients in a variety of settings (including hospitals and primary care). This form of learning enables students to progress their skills under supervision, so that they develop competence in performing both systemic and focused histories, systemic and focused physical examinations and as well as advancing clinical reasoning skills. By being placed in an immersive environment, students will gain experience and understanding of the workings of hospital and community-based systems, enhancing capabilities to learn in a clinical setting. Situated learning in the clinical environment is supported by a variety of teaching modes, relating to essential knowledge and skills needed for success in clinical training. The course will integrate concepts from the Domains of Science and Scholarship, Clinical Practice, Health & Society and Professionalism & Leadership, and include applied pharmacology and prescribing, medical imaging, patient safety, the national healthcare system, clinical handover, procedural skills, population health and screening and cultural competence. Concepts and issues are delivered via blended learning with a mix of on-line and face to face sessions, including lectures, small group discussions, practical sessions, simulations and interactive group sessions. Students will consider one global health challenge in detail and discuss best practice strategies to address it as well as how these strategies might translate to other healthcare challenges.