This modules is designed to facilitate the development of an advanced knowledge based in clinical biochemistry and the ability to use that knowledge base to address practice-based challenges. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical application of knowledge in the laboratory to address challenges relevant to contemporary laboratory practice.
The overall syllabus will be aligned with contemporary practices in clinical chemistry and its impact on human health and healthcare across a selection of topical areas, including but not limited to:
- Clinical biochemistry across the life cycle (neonates, infants, the elderly)
- Clinical biochemistry in transgender individuals
- Clinical reasoning and decision making in clinical biochemistry
- Current practice in therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology
- Evidence based laboratory medicine (EBLM)
- Sustainable diagnostics in clinical biochemistry
- Investigation or common and rare genetic diseases
- Molecular diagnostics in clinical biochemistry
- Technological developments and automated diagnostics
This module addresses UN SDG3 and SDG4. Specifically, targets 3d and 4.3
This module will be delivered using a combination of didactic lectures (14h), grand rounds style case workshops with pre-reading (8h) and peer-to-peer instruction (3h). Screencasts, pre-reading and discussion groups will be used to supplement in-person delivery.
Students will receive feedback via:
- direct corrective feedback during case workshops,
- formative feedback (from instructor and peers) via a detailed performance rubrics for video mini-lectures.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |