Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Outcomes

1. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
2. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
3. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
4. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion.
5. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
6. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exit in isolation. 2). GENERAL OUTCOMES The MB,ChB graduate will have:
7. A good grasp of the theoretical background in the core aspects of the relevant subject matter in the chosen field (s) in the medical sciences.
8. A basic knowledge and the ability with regard to the function and application of a range of medical equipment, techniques, procedures and experimental approaches
9. Demonstrated the ability to apply this knowledge to address new theoretical and practical problems
10. Demonstrated an ability to read and interpret scientific literature including the ability to teach themselves from source material
11. Shown an understanding of the use of the scientific method in the acquisition of scientific knowledge (e.g. the importance of using sound controls and statistical methods)
12. An appreciation of the role of scientific modelling in the assembly and understanding of medical and scientific observations. The means by which evidence is gained to support or refute models as a means of gaining scientific knowledge and the limitations of such knowledge.
13. Demonstrated basic skills in the presentation of medical reports (both written and verbal). This includes the use of computer technology as an aid to the effective communications skills The MB,ChB graduate will thus have demonstrated that he/she has acquired a solid scientific and medical background However, exit-level outcomes at his level are not of sufficient depth to enable the graduate to practice as a fully independent medical doctor without further (clinical) training 3). SPECIFIC OUTCOMES The newly qualified Stellenbosch doctor must possess the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to optimally utilise the opportunities available during the intern year in order to be able to function autonomously in the primary health care sector after this period, and must also be equipped with the necessary ability and insight to develop further as practitioner at secondary and tertiary level. To fulfil these requirements, the recent graduate must exhibit the following professional characteristics KNOWLEDGE
14. Basic knowledge of necessary medically applicable scientific and mathematical concepts
15. Basic and relevant knowledge of the normal function and morphology of the human body and psyche.
16. Relevant knowledge of the abnormal function and morphology of the human body and psyche
17. Knowledge f the maintenance of health and prevention of disease (physical, mental and social)
18. Knowledge of the recognition and diagnosis of common diseases and abnormalities of the human body and psyche
19. Basic knowledge of the relevant treatment and rehabilitation options
20. Knowledge of the appropriate use and limitations of special investigations and diagnostic methods
21. Knowledge of factors in the community environment that can influence health.
22. Knowledge of finances, management and structures of health care
23. Basic knowledge of ethics and legal aspects that are applicable to medicine.
24. Basic knowledge of the interaction between biological, psychological and sociological factors that play a role in health.
25. Basic knowledge of alternative and complementary medicine
26. Knowledge of the basic principles of research methodology ATTITUDES
27. Respect for person and life
28. A loyal and ethically accountable disposition towards the profession, patients and community
29. An acknowledgement of the limitations of own knowledge and skills
30. A positive disposition towards continuing professional development
31. A willingness to be involved and to be of service within the broader community
32. An empathic disposition towards the patient, their family as well as the community and a willingness to be accessible
33. The acceptance of his/her full responsibility within the patient-doctor relationship
34. The willingness to set a positive example regarding social responsibilities and obligations SKILLS
35. The ability to integrate, interpret and apply knowledge
36. The ability to think and act in a problem solving fashion
37. The ability to communicate effectively with patients from different cultural groups in the process of diagnosis and management.
38. Sufficient sills in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to be able to function autonomously as a doctor in primary care
39. The ability to function holistically within the context of family and community
40. The ability to establish and manage a primary health care infrastructure
41. The ability to interpret and apply relevant literature
42. The ability to function effectively under stressful circumstances
43. The ability to function in the broader team context
44. The ability to take part in and guide continuous and in-service training as well as community education
45. The ability to effectively utilise relevant technological resources (e.g. computers) in the health environment.

Assessment Criteria