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DENT5120: Internal and General Medicine Level 1A

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

An understanding of Internal and General Medicine as it relates to the practice of clinical Oral Medicine is acquired by rotation through various medical and dental specialty clinics including: Head and Neck Radiation Oncology, Haematology (with emphasis on the care of patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplants), Dermatology, Immunology, Radiology/Nuclear Medicine, and Orofacial Pain. An emphasis is placed on understanding and application of principles of pharmacology. Candidates also attend the Medical Grand Rounds at Westmead Hospital

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics
Credit points 3
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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DENT5200 and DENT5119 and PAIN5023 and DENT6000
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Sue-Ching Yeoh, sue-ching.yeoh@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Suma Sukumar, suma.sukumar@sydney.edu.au
Sue-Ching Yeoh, sue-ching.yeoh@sydney.edu.au
Ben Karim, ben.karim@sydney.edu.au
Mark Schifter, mark.schifter@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Viva voce
Oral viva voce exam
70% Formal exam period 50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Continuous sessional assessment
Clinical skills evaluation
30% Progressive Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Viva voce: At the conclusion of semester 1, a general viva voce exam in which applied oral biology, oral pathology, oral medicine and internal and general medicine are examined in concert, covering the full range of both theoretical and clinical aspects of these disciplines, with the expected standard that of an early first year trainee in oral medicine.
  • Continuous sessional assessment: Continuous sessional assessment will occur during each pre-clinical and clinical session. These assessments aim to determine student development of clinical competency with patient care as developed during the semester. The assessments also contribute to progression decisions and include consideration of professionalism; patient management and communication.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in handbook /  Canvas.

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 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.

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Inflammatory and reactive soft tissue lesions Seminar (3 hr)  
White lesions Seminar (3 hr)  
Red/blue lesions Seminar (3 hr)  
Pigmented lesions Seminar (3 hr)  
Vesiculobulous lesions Seminar (3 hr)  
Ulcerative lesions Seminar (3 hr)  
Autoimmune mucosal diseases Seminar (3 hr)  
Journal club sessions Seminar (2 hr)  
Weekly Self-directed learning Seminar (15 hr)  
Internal and General Medicine clinical rotations Clinical practice (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.

  • Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.

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 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

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. demonstrate a good understanding of disease conditions in medical specialty clinics, at the level expected of a first year trainee in oral medicine
  • LO2. demonstrate a good understanding of the application of principles of pharmacology, at the level expected of a first year trainee in oral medicine
  • LO3. demonstrate a good understanding of the spectrum of internal medicine including the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, prevention and epidemiology of systemic disease, at the level expected of a first year trainee in oral medicine.

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
Oral Medicine - DBA
1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
4. Scientific and clinical knowledge
4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty:
4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty:
5. Patient care
5.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
5.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
LO2
Oral Medicine - DBA
1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
4. Scientific and clinical knowledge
4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty:
4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty:
5. Patient care
5.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
5.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
LO3
Oral Medicine - DBA
1. Professionalism - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
2. Communication and social skills - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
3. Critical thinking - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
4. Scientific and clinical knowledge
4.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty:
4.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following areas of knowledge, as relevant to the specialty:
5. Patient care
5.1. Generic - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:
5.2. Specific - A graduate specialist is expected to be competent in the following, as relevant to the specialty:

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

Assessment timing has been changed to now fall within the University examination period (end of Semester 1).

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

Disclaimer

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