CLIP30230 GI/GU Therapeutics

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is designed to consider the therapeutic options associated with a number of key illnesses with primary manifestation within the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. You will learn through a series of lectures, problem-based learning tutorials, prescribing CALs and through exposure to patients in general practice. The presentation of illness and the role of the physician in interpreting symptoms and signs will also be considered. Medical students taking this module should have attempted PATH20000 Biochemistry, Immunology and Pharmacology, and CLIP30170 Cardiorespiratory Therapeutics.

Professionalism:
Professionalism is integral to and will be assessed throughout the module. Any behaviour which is considered to be in breach of professional behaviour as set out in the School's Statement on Fitness to Practice (in addition to the University's policy) will be formally noted.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to describe the presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions associated with the following topics: Gastric acid secretion and peptic ulcer disease, hepatotoxicity, drug metabolism / elimination, anti-emetics and anti-diarrhoeal agents, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, nephrolithiasis, acute and chronic renal disease and fluid and electrolyte disorders.

Indicative Module Content:

GI Pharmacology and Therapeutics - indicative topics

Gastric function and pharmacokinetics
Nausea and vomitting
Acute and chronic GI bleeding
Anaemia, malabsorption and weight loss
Constipation and GI spasm
Peptic ulcer disease, GORD and dyspepsia
Diarrhoea and inflammatory bowel disease
Acute and chronic liver disease
Approach to drug dosing in liver disease

GU pharmacology and therapeutics - indicative topics

Drug-induced nephrotoxicity and approach to drug dosing in kidney disease
Diabetic nephropathy
Acute kidney injury and hypovolemia
Diuretics and management of oedematous states
Acid base disorders, potassium and magnesium disorders
Water homeostasis
Urinary incontinence and urinary flow
Erectile dysfunction
Urinary tract infection and nephrolithiasis
Chronic kidney disease

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

12
Tutorial

6
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

112
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and case-based review lectures
Problem-based learning scenarios (group work)
GP visits and reflections on patient interactions
Skills-based prescribing tutorials (CALs) with open book access to British National Formulary
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Year 1 of Graduate Entry Medicine.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
PATH20000 - Biochem,Immunol&Pharmacol

Equivalents:
GI/GU Therapeutics (MDSA30230)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Online, open book prescribing test Week 12 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

35
Assignment: Early patient contact: History taking with Peer marking and feedback Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

5
Examination: MCQ Paper/ Case-based vignettes 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Continuous Assessment: Problem-based learning assessment Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on prescribing CALs will be available on a group basis after students have sat the CALs in weeks 6 and 11. This is aimed to help preparation for the prescribing CAL assessment in week 12. Feedback on the case study assignment in week 7 will be provided on a group basis, highlighting common strengths and weaknesses. Feedback to students on case-based assessments with be available individually if requested. Face-to-face feedback is provided to students during problem-based learning tutorial sessions throughout the semester.

Name Role
Dr Michael Strader Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Eoin Brennan Tutor
Dr Marcus Butler Tutor
Assoc Professor Eleanor Dunican Tutor
Dr Sean Fennessy Tutor
Dr Jan Iglesias Tutor
Mrs Allison Kacperski Tutor
Dr Niamh Murphy Tutor
Professor Patrick Murray Tutor
Dr Sami Termanini Tutor