MEDI1002

Block 2: Cardiorespiratory and Renal

Block 3: Endocrinology and Reproduction

On completion of Block 2 students should:

• Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal (CRR) systems of the human body.
• Be cognisant of the common diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems
• Appreciate the interaction between the CRR systems to maintain homeostasis, and the consequences of CRR pathology.
• Be acquainted with the diagnosis and management of common CRR disorders and disease.
• Have a perspective of the burden of disease on society involving the CRR systems.
• Have a population health perspective on evaluating risk.
• Develop an awareness of the interplay between conscience or personal morality and institutional aspects of medical ethics.

On completion of Block 3 students should:

• Understand the relationship between the structure and function of the endocrine system
• Understand the structure and function of male and female reproductive systems.
• Understand the interactions between endocrine and reproductive systems.

The summative examination will include the following assessment types:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ's)
• Mini-cases
• Short-answer questions
• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Please refer to http://medicalschool.anu.edu.au/students/.