Master of Medicine (Radiology)

Course 572RC (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 36 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

A/Prof Patricia Desmond

Contact

Ms Michelle Sundakov T: 613 9342 8398F: 613 9342 8369E: michelle.sundakov@mh.org.au
Course Overview:

Master of Medicine (Radiology) comprises three years full-time supervised clinical training in a hospital-based Department of Radiology approved by The University of Melbourne.

Training includes two years lecture and tutorial program and a revision program at the commencement of the third year.

The Master of Medicine course runs parallel with training for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR).

The FRANZCR Part I examination exempts trainees from Part I Master of Medicine. The Master of Medicine examination is conducted in the 3rd year of the program and provides invaluable preparation for the FRANZCR Part II examination.

Candidates are required to select one area of the discipline for study in greater depth. A minor thesis of up to 15,000 words is to be prepared on a research project based on the selected discipline.
Objectives: On completion of the course, students acquire a defined body of knowledge and procedural skills which will be used to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and to make appropriate clinical decisions. The course endeavours to develop students' analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to function as effective diagnostic radiologists. Candidates are expected to adapt their cognitive and observation skills to enable accurate interpretation of the various medical imaging modalities employed in modern radiology. The course aims to ensure that the qualified radiologist will continue to keep up to date with new developments in imaging, and make learning, teaching and research a part of the professional career. Candidates will be able to collaborate effectively with other health professionals for the provision of optimal patient care, education and research.
  • develop analytical and problem solving skills necessary to function as an effective diagnostic radiologist;
  • develop finely tuned cognitive and observation skill required to enable accurate interpretation of the above modalities;

  • acquire a defined body of knowledge and procedural skills which will be used to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and to make appropriate clinical decisions;

  • ensure that the qualified radiologist will continue to keep up to date with new developments in imaging and make learning, teaching and research a part of their professional career;

  • collaborate effectively with other health professionals for the provision of optimal patient care, education and research;

  • prioritise and effectively execute tasks through teamwork with colleagues; and

  • recognise the need for continued learning and to model this for others.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Candidates participate in clinical training under designated supervisors for a period of two and a half years. Training is undertaken in a range of medical imaging employing: radiography, angiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine techniques. In the third year, students are examined on their clinical training and submit for examination a minor research project in the third year.

Subject Options:

Core Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
16.66
Semester 1, Semester 2
17
Entry Requirements: An approved MBBS degree or recognised equivalent of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching; and successful completion of Part 1 or has been granted exemption from Part 1; and has been approved for admission by the faculty.

Applicants may be granted exemption from Part I of the examination for the degree of Master of Medicine if they have passed a comparable examination offered in a relevant discipline by an approved body. The following have been approved to date as exemptions for the purpose of proceeding straight to Part II candidature and other relevant experience or examinations may also be approved for this purpose from time to time:

  • Australian College of Dermatologists (Part I, FACD)

  • Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP Examination)

  • A Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP)

  • University of Singapore (Master of Medicine)

  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Part I, FRACS)

  • Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) - for Part II Primary Medical Care

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (Part I, FRANZCR) - for Part II Radiology

  • Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (Part 1 FANZCA) - for Part II Anaesthetics by research

  • Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (Part I, FRCPA) - for Part II Haematology

  • Royal College of Pathologists (UK) (MRC Path) - for Part II Haematology

  • Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists (Part I, FRACO) - for Part II Ophthalmology

  • Holders of the faculty's Graduate Diploma in Women's Health - for Part II Women's Health
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes:

The Master of Medicine course runs parallel with training for the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR).

The FRANZCR Part I examination exempts trainees from Part I Master of Medicine. The Master of Medicine examination is conducted in the 3rd year of the program and provides invaluable preparation for the FRANZCR Part II examination.
Notes:
  1. Up to two 3-hour (or equivalent) written examinations, or up to one 3-hour (or equivalent) written examination and essays / written assignments totalling up to 21,000 words; or for those holding the Part 1 Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP), essays / written assignments totalling up to 21,000 words and a formal written assessment by the candidates supervisor at the completion of each semester assessing the clinical training undertaken, the level of skills achieved and the knowledge base of the candidate. If deemed necessary, at the discretion of the Chair of the Board of examiners, up to one three hour (or equivalent) written examination and / or a clinical / practical or oral examination of up to two hours after consideration of the written assignments and supervisors reports.

  2. where appropriate, a clinical / practical or oral examination of up to 2 hours;

  3. report of up to 15,000 words on the minor research project.

    Apportionment of marks to these segments of the examination will be set by faculty at the time candidature is approved and will depend on the discipline and the nature of the course proposed. It will be required that part-time candidates submit the report on their project not later than two years after the date of enrolment authorisation. The report should either lead to a publication in a refereed journal or reach a comparable standard in terms of the content and presentation.

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