MEDI 7070 General Surgical and Central Nervous System Pathology

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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
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