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MM20605 BLOOD, LYMPHATIC, ENDOCRINE & IMMUNE SYSTEM [2-2025/2026]
Module Coordinator: Dr Aye Aye Wynn (HP 0109452532)
Deputy Coordinator: AP Dr Nor Haizura Abd Rani (HP 0173510525)
Course Description
This course will emphasize on Blood and lymphatic diseases such as anaemias, leukaemias and lymphomas. In addition, functional endocrine disorders such as hypofunction and hyperfunction of thyroid glands, parathyroid and adrenal glands are essential endocrine disorders and Immune mediated diseases.
Assessment methods
1.Formative Assessment
monthly tests=20%
Seminar = 5%
Attitude & behavior = 5%
SSM =5%
PBL =5%
Total Marks = 40%
2. Summative Assessment
End of second semester examination : MCQ = 18%, MEQ= 15%, long Essay= 15%, OSPE & OSCE = 12% (Total Marks= 60%)
Students must obtain total of 65 marks to pass the examination
REFERENCES
1. Kumar V, Abbas A.K, Aster J.C, 2015. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th Edition. Elsevier Saunders.
2. Kumar V, Abbas A.K, Aster J.C, 2017. Robbins Basic Pathology. 10th Edition. Elsevier Saunders.
3. Colledge N R, Walker B R, Ralston S H, 2018. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine. 23rd Edition. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier Saunders.
4. Rang, H.P., Ritter, J.M., et al. (2019). Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology, 9th Edition, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, London.
5. Macleod's Clinical Examination 14th edition 2019 Elsevier Saunders.
6. A V Hoffbrand, Chowdary P, Collins G P. Loke J. (2024). Hoffbrand essential haematology. 9th edition.
ISBN: 978-1-394-16817-0. Wiley-Blackwell
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MM20405 Musculoskeletal system and skin [1-2024/2025]
1.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is to study the clinical disorder caused by abnormal changes in structure, function and bone biochemistry, muscle, joints and skin. Clinical disorders that will be discussed are including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and tumours, etc. These discussions will cover organ / tissue that involved aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, laboratory investigation, and treatment. The prevention of clinical disorder will also be discussed.
2.0 COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The program is expected to ensure the students be able to:
- understand and appreciate the clinical disorders resulting from abnormal changes in the structure, function, and biochemistry of the muscles, skin, bones and joints.
- understand the importance of clinical disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis , osteoarthritis, tumours, etc.
- study and understand the organs and tissues involved as well as the relevant pathogenesis, laboratory investigations, and treatment.
- study and understand the prevention of clinical disorders.
3.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- understand the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, morphology, diagnosis and guideline of management.
- contribute to medical expertise in different settings, both rural and urban to meet the needs of community.
- contribute to research, scientific writing and publishing and development of ideas and technology that will be adopted globally.
4.0 ASSESSMENT:
4.1: Formative assessment (continuous assessment):
carried out throughout the course = through monthly tests=20%;
- Seminar = 5%;
- Attitude & behavior = 5%;
- SM =10%.
Total Mark weightage = 40%.
4.2: Summative assessment:
By examination at the end of 1st and 2nd semesters.
For summative assessment, assess student’s Knowledge: through –
MCQ; MEQ; long Essay on Problem based questions & viva voce.
Assess student’s Skill: through - OSPE & OSCE
Marks Weightage = 60%
Final Exam Passed Marks = 65%
5.0 REFERENCES:
1. Kumar V, Abbas A.K, Aster J.C, 2015. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th Edition. Elsevier Saunders.
2. Kumar V, Abbas A.K, Aster J.C, 2017. Robbins Basic Pathology. 10th Edition. Elsevier Saunders.
3. Colledge N R, Walker B R, Ralston S H, 2018. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine. 23rd Edition. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier Saunders.
4. Rang, H.P., Ritter, J.M., et al. (2019). Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology, 9th Edition, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, London.
5. Macleod's Clinical Examination 14th edition 2019 Elsevier Saunders.
All the best!
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