Postgraduate Course: The Hand (GMED12031)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 5 |
| Home subject area | General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Surgical management of diseases of the hand |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | none |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Review the pathophysiology and anatomy of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the hand and wrist
2. demonstrate and awareness of the presentation and management of work related hand disorders; Detailed knowledge of surgical approach to digits with particular regard for restoration of function
3. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of hand disorders
4. ability to manage common hand infections
5. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues. Knowledge of specific traumatic injuries to the hand. |
Assessment Information
Discussion Boards (25%)
Exam (75%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof James Garden
Tel: 0131 242 3614
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Course secretary | Miss Sarah Jones
Tel: 0131 527 1496
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