Overview
There are two major components to the curriculum in medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Otago. These are the Early Learning in Medicine programme, and the Advanced Learning in Medicine programme.
Early Learning in Medicine is comprised of Health Sciences First Year (prior to selection for entry to medicine), and years 2 and 3.
Advanced Learning in Medicine is comprised of years 4-6, and includes the Trainee Intern year.
Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
This year is the gateway to a career in healthcare provision or medical research. It provides a basic introduction to University life and study skills. It gives time to reflect on career path and to gain scientific knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to a career in a healthcare profession. The content of the study programme in HSFY has a strong emphasis on learning related to human biology and health.
Early Learning in Medicine - Years 2/3
This programme commences on entry to medical school. It has an emphasis on the clinical context of learning. It consists of four programmes
Advanced Learning in Medicine - Year 4
The Advanced Learning in Medicine programme in year 4 occurs at all three campuses, and involves an increasing and more direct involvement in the working clinical environment. There is an emphasis on the more direct approaches to patient care in the broad discipline areas in medicine.
Advanced Learning in Medicine - Year 5
The programmes in year 5 include more specialised areas of medicine in order to offer students an appreciation of:
Advanced Learning in Medicine (Trainee Intern) - Year 6
The Trainee Intern year is a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes to patient diagnosis and management in preparation for their role as junior doctors. This year provides an effective bridge between student learning and the commencement of clinical practice and responsibility.
Early Learning in Medicine is comprised of Health Sciences First Year (prior to selection for entry to medicine), and years 2 and 3.
Advanced Learning in Medicine is comprised of years 4-6, and includes the Trainee Intern year.
Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
This year is the gateway to a career in healthcare provision or medical research. It provides a basic introduction to University life and study skills. It gives time to reflect on career path and to gain scientific knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to a career in a healthcare profession. The content of the study programme in HSFY has a strong emphasis on learning related to human biology and health.
Early Learning in Medicine - Years 2/3
This programme commences on entry to medical school. It has an emphasis on the clinical context of learning. It consists of four programmes
- Integrated Cases
- Clinical Skills
- Healthcare in the Community
- The Module Programme.
Advanced Learning in Medicine - Year 4
The Advanced Learning in Medicine programme in year 4 occurs at all three campuses, and involves an increasing and more direct involvement in the working clinical environment. There is an emphasis on the more direct approaches to patient care in the broad discipline areas in medicine.
Advanced Learning in Medicine - Year 5
The programmes in year 5 include more specialised areas of medicine in order to offer students an appreciation of:
- The knowledge, skills and attitudes of the discipline
- The potential health care experience/journey of patients, and to allow students to develop an appreciation of the importance of a population perspective in promoting health and preventing illness
- A basic grounding in which to base post-graduate studies in the area.
Advanced Learning in Medicine (Trainee Intern) - Year 6
The Trainee Intern year is a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes to patient diagnosis and management in preparation for their role as junior doctors. This year provides an effective bridge between student learning and the commencement of clinical practice and responsibility.