Domain 3: PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES & SKILLS (Professional Skills)

Chair: Professor J. Vince

Year 2: Tutorials in communication skills, medical interviewing and physical examination, commence in year 2 and a number of basic clinical skills will be assessed. Attendance at scheduled activities is an important aspect of students' own professional development and will be recorded; unsatisfactory attendance will impact on students' marks and grades in Domain 3 and may also lead to a requirement for additional activities.

Year 3: Tutorials in history taking, physical examination and counselling are held throughout year 3 and basic clinical skills are assessed towards the end of trimester 3. Attendance at scheduled activities is an important aspect of your professional development; unsatisfactory attendance will impact on students' marks and grades in Domain 3 and may lead to a requirement for additional activities. In the latter part of the year, there is a requirement for writing case reports in each of the clinical disciplines.