Structure and Function - STF 111Y
COURSE DIRECTOR: Dr. Mike Wiley
| Course Activities | Hours |
| Lectures | 219 |
| Laboratory/Seminary | 149 |
| Study Time | 210 |
| Tutorial | 42 |
| Exam | 12 |
| TOTAL | 632 |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The overall (or “terminal”) objectives of Structure and function are that at the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Medical Expert / Skilled Clinical Decision-Maker
(The numbers in parentheses refer to the UME objectives supported by the specific terminal learning objective.)
1. Describe the structure of the human body, at both the gross and microscopic levels, relevant to a future physician. (1.1, 1.2)
2. Describe the embryologic development of all organ systems, with an emphasis on developmental abnormalities relevant to a future physician. (1.1, 1.2)
3. Describe the functions of the following systems, explain how these functions may be deranged by disease, and develop a general understanding of interventions designed to treat these derangements. (1.1, 1.2)
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Blood and blood cells
4. Describe the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their application to clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, and begin to appreciate the role of pharmacology and therapeutics in patient care. (1.1, 1.2, 1.3e )
5. Interpret radiologic images of normal human structures, and begin to appreciate the role of medical imaging in diagnosis of disease. (1.1, 1.2, 1.3d)
Manager
Develop a deeper understanding of the physician’s role as a manager, of how to work effectively in teams, of how teams sometimes do not work well, and of the phenomenon of leadership. (4.5, 6.3)
Scholar
Demonstrate appropriate self-directed learning skills. (6.2a, 6.2b)
Assist in teaching others and facilitating learning where appropriate (6.2c)
Professional
1. Explain the major concepts of bioethics, professionalism and law in medicine and demonstrate the beginning of a sense of how to apply these to clinical practice when approaching ethical and professional dilemmas. (7.8)
2. Demonstrate a growing sense of the role of the physician as a professional (7)
This course is a multidisciplinary, longitudinal course of 16 weeks. It is intended to provide students with:
a sound, integrated, basic background in Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Radiologic Anatomy, Histology, Cell Biology, Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, Haematology, and an introduction to Pharmacology;
an introduction to Health Informatics, Ethics and Professionalism, and to the physician's role as a manager;
a clinical orientation to these subjects;
a broad introduction to the language and culture of medicine;
a solid preparation for further study in later courses; and,
a sense of trust and cooperation among students and between students and the teaching staff.
EVALUATION
There will be 4 examinations and exercises related to the manager role arranged and weighted as follows:
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Cardio-Respiratory Physiology and Pharmacology |
25% |
| Gross Anatomy and Radiology |
25% | |
| Histology, Haematology, Embryology and Ethics | 20% | |
| Gross Anatomy and Radiology | 30% | |
| Exercises related to the Ethics and Manager role | Credit/No credit |
The content of each examination will be representative of course content and objectives.
Various examination formats will be used, including scenario, multiple choice, short answers, "bell ringer", etc. Students will be given notice of precise formats for each exam during the appropriate part of the course.
Examinations will test knowledge, skills, problem solving, scientific reasoning and ability to integrate and evaluate information from the disciplines instructed.
GRADING
There will be one numerical mark for each student for the Course which will be recorded and transcripted by the Registrar according to the section on Grading in the MD Curriculum Directory.
This numerical mark will be derived from the marks obtained in 4 examinations, each of which has clearly identified content.
1. All four examinations will each have to be successfully passed in order to pass the course.
2. Evaluations related to the manager curriculum and the ethics teaching will each need to be rated as a pass in order to pass Structure and Function.
3. A clear pass in the course would require an overall grade of 70%, based on a weighted mean of the four in-course examinations.
4. A clear fail would be a weighted average across the four examinations of below 60% and/or an unsuccessful assessment on the manager and/or ethics evaluations.
5. A student who scores between 60% and 70% on any one examination of the course may be required to undertake and succeed in extra work to address their areas of weakness
6. Students who score below 60% on any component of the course, students who are unsuccessful in extra work, and students who require extra work in two or more components will be discussed by the Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners may on occasion require these students to repeat the Course in the following academic year. More commonly, however, they will be required to undertake a program of remediation with examination over the summer months. Students who pass this re-examination with a mark of at least 70% will be allowed to enter Year 2 subject to the approval of the Board of Examiners.
7. Students must successfully complete the extra work and/or remediation and re-examination prior to the beginning of Year 2.
8. Where remedial work is recommended by two or more of the 1st Year Course Directors the Board of Examiners may require the student to repeat the year.
9. The final grade in Structure and Function will be reported and transcripted by the Faculty Registrar as Credit or No Credit.
These specific Course regulations and procedures further specify relevant general statements found in sections titled Grading and Promotion in the MD Curriculum Directory.
PROCEDURES FOR EXTRA WORK AND REMEDIATION
The requirements for extra work are determined by the course director in consultation with the Preclerkship Director. Extra work exercises are tailored to the identified areas of deficit.
When a relatively minor deficit is noted, then normally the student will be asked to provide written explanations of concepts related to incorrectly answered questions on examinations.
More significant deficits may require the student to review the relevant topics in detail, with guidance to be provided by the Course Director or others as needed, and then to undergo formal reexamination of the material. The standard for successful completion of such a re-examination is to be decided by the course director in consultation with the Preclerkship Director. Generally, this standard will be the same as the standard required for a clear pass in the course. If the student is not successful in reaching this standard, then they will be presented to the Board of Examiners, for consideration of formal remediation.
In cases where a student has frankly failed to meet the requirements for credit in the course, the student will be presented to the Board of Examiners for consideration of remediation as described in the Guidelines for the Assessment of Medical Trainees - Preclerkship. If the Board of Examiners agrees that remediation is required, then the remediation activities and assessment procedures will be determined by the course director in consultation with the Preclerkship Director. The student will be required to review the relevant topics in detail, with tutoring to be provided by the Course Director or others as needed, and then to undergo formal re-examination of the material. The standard for successful completion of this re-examination is to be decided by the course director in consultation with the Preclerkship Director. Generally, this standard will be the same as the standard required for a clear pass in the course.
TEXTS
Texts will be discussed at the Introduction to the course and later as required.