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MDMP5418: Population Medicine 8

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Unit details and rules

Unit code MDMP5418
Academic unit Northern Clinical School
Credit points 2
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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MDMP5111 and MDMP5112 and MDMP5113 and MDMP5114 and MDMP5122 and MDMP5123 and MDMP5124 and MDMP5125 and MDMP5126 and MDMP5211 and MDMP5212 and MDMP5213 and MDMP5214 and MDMP5221 and MDMP5222 and MDMP5223 and MDMP5224 and MDMP5225 and MDMP5318
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Christopher Harrison, christopher.harrison@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Online Learning Activity for Module 2
Online activities
10% Multiple weeks
Due date: 25 Feb 2022 at 23:59
Multiple activities
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Post Activity Quiz for Module 2
Online Quiz
15% Multiple weeks
Due date: 25 Feb 2022 at 23:59
15 Questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Online Learning Activity for Module 3
Online activities
10% Multiple weeks
Due date: 22 Apr 2022 at 23:59
Multiple activities
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Post Activity Quiz for Module 3
Online Quiz
15% Multiple weeks
Due date: 22 Apr 2022 at 23:59
15 Questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Online Learning Activity for Module 4
Online Activities
10% Multiple weeks
Due date: 17 Jun 2022 at 23:59
Multiple activities
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Post Activity Quiz for Module 4
Online Quiz
15% Multiple weeks
Due date: 17 Jun 2022 at 23:59
15 Questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Term E report
Report
25% Week -01
Due date: 09 Jan 2022 at 23:59
1,350 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assessment summary

Students have to complete a report following their elective term and achieve a mark of 75%. 

There are three additional module online – each must be completed and the quiz for each must be attempted.

Overall the pass mark for this unit is 75%.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalties apply as per university policy

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

There are no other requirements for this unit.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 2 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 40-50 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Application of their understanding of the principles of population medicine acquired in Stages 1 and 2 to their clinical practice, through interactions with patients.
  • LO2. Application of their experience to their patients in the broader context of their lives and their communities and consider how an understanding of population medicine fosters patient-centred care and better management outcomes, especially in the context of chronic disease.
  • LO3. Demonstrate an understanding of global health issues and the broader determinants of health and disease globally, including their relevance to health care delivery in Australia.
  • LO4. Explain factors that contribute to the health and success of treatment of populations globally, especially issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors.
  • LO5. Demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness of factors such as globalisation and climate change on health, and the impact of healthcare on climate change
  • LO6. Describe current or emerging threats to human health using the One Health concept as a framework

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3. Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6. Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
LO2
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3. Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6. Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
LO3
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3. Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6. Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
LO4
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3. Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6. Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
LO5
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3. Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6. Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
LO6
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3. Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6. Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

All modules have been updated and quizzes all revised and rewritten as required. Up dated readings and content have been created and the modules moved into Canvas from SmartSparrow.

More information can be found on Canvas.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit.

Site visit guidelines

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Work, health and safety

There are no specific WHS requirements for this unit.

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