Medicine, Introduction to (X008) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are interested in medicine and health care.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- record and interpret simple clinical signs (such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood glucose levels...) and become cognisant of the major skills which are important in clinical medicine (such as communication, listening, pattern recognition, logical inference, evaluation of evidence and objectivity)
- understand the scope of medical education and its multi-disciplinary approach, taking a series of short case-studies in cardiovascular medicine and other areas
- feel prepared for their prospective medical course by laying out the structure, requirements and key elements of the course of medicine at UM
- situate their prospective medical education within a historical, cultural and ethical context.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Scientific literacy
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
One-hour session per week.
Total duration of the EPU
20 hours
Proposed day and time
Wednesday at 14:00. This may change depending on the availability of the participating students.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 10 marks
Further details
The sessions include lectures, hand-on practice of clinical skills and a final oral presentation.
Additional benefits
The student may discuss possible SOK projects with the SOK Coordinator.
Conditions
- Registration is on a first come first served basis.
- Students are expected to:
- attend and participate in all activities
- express interest in pursuing a medical or health care career.
Registration/Participation fees
No registration/participation fees are required.
EP Coordinator
Dr Jurgen Gatt
