MEDI 7070 General Surgical and Central Nervous System Pathology
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401472
Coordinator Tristan Rutland Opens in new window
Description This subject uses a blended learning approach to introduce diagnostic entities in surgical pathology entities of neuropathology, cardiorespiratory pathology, genito-urinary pathology, salivary gland and endocrine pathology, skin and soft tissue 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 central nervous system and spinal cord.
School Medicine
Discipline Pathology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects MEDI 7032 - Surgical Pathology 1
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4750 Masters of Medicine (Pathology) postgraduate program.
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 |
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Neuropathology Diagnostic Case Studies (Online tasks) | 10 cases - 50-100 words each | 50 | Y | Individual |
Practical exam - Surgical Pathology Microscopy and reporting (held during conference week) | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Louis D.N., Ohgaki H., Wiestler O.D., Cavenee W.K. (Eds.): WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System. IARC: Lyon 2007.
Teaching Periods