MEDI 7067 Cytopathology, Small Biopsy and Breast Pathology
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401477
Coordinator Tristan Rutland Opens in new window
Description This subject introduces diagnostic entities in surgical pathology entities gastrointestinal and liver, breast, head and neck, paediatric, gynaecological and haemato-pathology. The unit provides training in basic research skills, communication skills, and critical thinking. The self-directed online learning module is composed of digitalized images, practical notes, recorded lectures and quizzes on the diagnostic approach to important pathological entities of the breast pathology.
School Medicine
Discipline Pathology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects MEDI 7014 - Cytopathology and Small Biopsy Pathology 2
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4750 Masters of Medicine (Pathology).
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam | 2 hours | 30 | Y | Individual |
| Practical Exam | 2 hours | 30 | Y | Individual |
| Case Study | 20 cases ~50-100 words each | 40 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Hoda S.A., Brogi, E., Koerner F.C., Rosen P.P. Rosen�fs Breast Pathology (4rd Ed.). Lipincott Williams Wilkins: Philadelphia 2014.
- Koss L.G., Melamed M.R. Koss�f Diagnostic Cytology and its Histopathologic Bases. Lipincott Williams Wilkins: Philadelphia 2006.
Teaching Periods