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    Overview

    The management of common surgical problems appropriate to be managed in a rural hospital setting. Includes general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, ophthalmology and ENT.

    About this paper

    Paper title Surgical Specialties in Rural Settings
    Subject General Practice
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (1 July 2024 - 30 November 2024) (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,551.63
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    GENX 722
    Limited to
    PGCertRPHP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRPHP
    Contact

    Leigh-Ann Moir - Rural PG Administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Richard Clinghan
    Dr Gillian Twinem

    Teaching Arrangements

    This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
    (e.g., students are required to attend one 4-day in-person residential/block course.)

    Textbooks

    Readings supplied at the start of the paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate the ability to manage common surgical problems in rural hospitals.

    Timetable

    Semester 2 (1 July 2024 - 30 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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