Renal/Urology (U01757)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MED-4-ren/urol

The course for Renal Medicine (Nephrology) and Urology shares an attachment within the Year 4 carousel with Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Haematology/Oncology and some other topics. During the 14 weeks of each attachment, there is an initial period of 1 week during which all students receive large group teaching, and a final week for revision and assessment. Clinical attachments to Renal Medicine will occur during one of the two-week cycles that follow. Clinical attachments to Urology will occur during another of these two-week cycles (shared with the Oncology programme). Aims and objectives are shared with Urology. Assessment is also carried out jointly.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

MBChB, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 20 hour(s) per week for 18 weeks

? Additional Class Information : A core period of integrated teaching followed by three weeks of clinical teaching in out-patient clinics, small group teaching, ward rounds and demonstrations of treatment techniques.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Reinforce existing knowledge of the normal structure and function of the kidney and genito-urinary tract.
- Learn about common and important disorders affecting the kidneys and urinary tract, and about fluid and electrolyte disorders, and how to assess these conditions clinically.
- Advance competence in Clinical and Communication Skills, particularly as they apply to disorders of this system.
- Develop insight into the impact of intensive technological treatments (such as dialysis) on patient care and patients' experiences of care.

Assessment Information

Renal/Urology and Haematology/Oncology/Breast Disease: - Renal continuous assessment 10%; - Case Report (Renal, Haem, Oncology or Breast Disease 15%; - MCQs 50%; - OSCE stations (the OSCE may also include 25%; First Aid & Resuscitation).