Overview
The Early Learning in Medicine (ELM) programme (years 2 and 3) continues the medical science learning which began in Health Sciences First Year (Medical Science Module) while introducing students to patients, their communities and their points of view (early professional experience, integrated cases and clinical skills). The learning emphasis in ELM is active and collaborative; integrated; and contextually and community based. The introduction to patients and patient context take place in a combination of the Early Professional Experience (EPE), Integrated Cases and Clinical Skills Programme Modules. Within EPE, students visit patients in their own homes, work in a nursing home and interview volunteer patients from the Friends of the Medical School. Clinical Skills sessions provide opportunities to learn and practise clinical skills (consultation skills, physical examination and practical procedures) and to develop basic clinical reasoning.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medicine Third Year |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.975 |
| Points | 120 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (19 February 2024 - 3 November 2024) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $16,954.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MB ChB
- Eligibility
Successful progression from MICN 201.
- Contact
- otagomedicalschool@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Various academic and clinical staff from the Otago Medical School (including the School of Biomedical Sciences - BMS, Dunedin Medical Campus - DMC, University of Otago Christchurch - UOC, and University of Otago Wellington - UOW, associated District Health Boards and regional and community organisations.
- Paper Structure
- Medical Science modules
- Early Professional Experience module
- Integrated Cases module
- Clinical Skills module
- Teaching Arrangements
- In ELM, students spend about 45% of their time in formal teaching situations (lectures, labs) and about 15% in small groups (case tutorials, supervised patient contact), with the remaining 40% of non-contact time allocated to independent learning.
- Textbooks
Textbook lists are updated annually and will be provided early in the academic year.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The Early Learning in Medicine (ELM) programme (years 2 and 3) introduces the scientific foundations and professional basis of medicine and allows students to apply them within clinically relevant situations.
Timetable
Overview
The Early Learning in Medicine (ELM) programme (MICN201 and MICN301) extends the requisite medical science learning of entering students while introducing them to patients, their communities and their points of view. The learning emphasis in ELM is active and collaborative; integrated; and contextually and community based.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medicine Third Year |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.975 |
| Points | 120 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (17 February 2025 - 31 October 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MB ChB
- Eligibility
Successful progression from MICN 201.
- Contact
- otagomedicalschool@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Various academic and clinical staff from the Otago Medical School including the School of Biomedical Sciences, Dunedin School of Medicine - University of Otago Christchurch, and University of Otago Wellington, and associated District Health Boards and regional and community organisations.
- Paper Structure
- Medical Science modules
- Early Professional Experience module
- Integrated Cases module
- Clinical Skills module
- Teaching Arrangements
In ELM, students spend about 60% of their time in formal teaching situations (lectures, labs, tutorials, supervised patient contact, community placements), with the remaining 40% of non-contact time allocated to independent and peer learning.
- Textbooks
Textbook lists are updated annually and will be provided early in the academic year.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students that complete Early Learining in Medicine (MICN201 nad MICN301) will have demonstrated competency in the foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes required to progress to Advanced Learning in Medicine. This will include a foundational understanding of the biopsychosocial basis for health and disease, and the professional requirements for the practice of clinical medicine.