MEDI11-101: Health and Wellbeing Across the Generations Part A

Year 1 is framed around the human lifecycle from conception to old age. Students will work through a variety of authentic patient cases via small group learning, which will integrate the learning from across the domains of Clinical Practice, Professionalism and Leadership, Health and Society and Science and Scholarship.  The Clinical Practice Domain includes gaining competency in procedural skills and the foundations of effective clinical practice, which includes history taking and effective communication. These are explored through an introduction to conducting effective observations of both healthy and “ill” people utilising simulated patients. They are integrated into a clinical practice curriculum designed to promote awareness of the roles of the doctor and healthcare system, the impact of illness on the patient, their family, and society. The Professionalism and Leadership Domain introduces essential skills relating to professionalism and leadership, including interpersonal and communication skills required to be an effective collaborator and team member.  The core concepts of medical ethical principles and medico-legal aspects of healthcare, such as the nature of physician virtue, social justice and medicine, fitness for practice, and negligence, are explored.   The Science and Scholarship Domain content commences with the molecular and cellular foundations of life and outlines the body’s systems. The focus is on the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, as well as the body’s homeostatic regulation. Disease processes are introduced along with mechanisms for 'restoring' normal function. The Australian healthcare system is explored, and diverse population settings are considered. Core elements of the scientific method support the development of scholarly opinion. Fundamental principles of patient quality and safety are presented.   Students will have the opportunity to explore diverse strengths and attributes of non-medical peers, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration aimed to develop graduate attributes through participation within Bond University’s Undergraduate Core curriculum. This initiative also facilitates the connection of medical students with training and support services to enhance academic, digital, and life skills, as well as employability. Furthermore, it includes preparation for collaborative engagement with multidisciplinary teams during future placements and workplace rotations. Participating in Core subjects prepares medical students for the requisite knowledge, skills, and practical application necessary for Years 2 and 3, such as clinical reasoning, healthcare communication, narrative literature review, evidence-based medicine, interprofessional education, competency assessments, and the facilitation of student-led tutorials.