MEDI 7069 General Surgical Pathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401476
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 subject 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 gastrointestinal tract and liver.
School Medicine
Discipline Pathology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects MEDI 7035 - Surgical Pathology 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study | 20 cases ~50-100 words each | 50 | Y | Individual |
| Practical Exam | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Odze G., Goldblum J.R. Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas (3rd Ed.). Elsevier: London 2014.
Teaching Periods