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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Discuss, using correct terminology, the pathogenic mechanisms of musculoskeletal diseases;
Explain the pathophysiology and aetiopathogenesis of common musculoskeletal diseases;
Discuss the pathologic basis of common musculoskeletal diseases;
Explain a rational approach to pharmacological management of musculoskeletal diseases;
Correlate physical examination findings with appropriate further diagnostic investigations and formulate an appropriate diagnostic and treatment plan for common musculoskeletal diseases in small animals, equines and farm animals.
Discuss the main clinical and radiographic features of the most common musculoskeletal diseases in small animals, equines and farm animals.
Know the main procedures for the diagnostic techniques commonly used in the investigation of musculoskeletal diseases such as radiographs and nerve blocks;
Critically evaluate and make an appropriate case by case decision on which of the current diagnostic tests must be used in common musculoskeletal diseases;
Develop a rational approach to information management using a problem-oriented approach;
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 46 |
Practical | 7 |
Project Supervision | 4 |
Total | 57 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Mid-term exam Is a 1hour exam: 30 minutes for 30 MCQ (including ALL disciplines proportionately to the number of lectures) and 30 minutes for THREE ten minutes CIE type questions (clinical cases). | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Attendance: Micro: CBL type scenario presented as powerpoint/word doc Pathology: groups assignments to be completed at the end of the labs; based on clinical case material used and discussed. |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 5 |
Examination: Written exam: 5 CIE type questions+2 extended matching Q . Questions will test practical application on interdisciplinary knowledge and will cover the various subjects discussed throughout the module. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Group Project: CBL: Clinical details of a large and a small animal case will be provided to students over two weeks each; students will work in groups to work up the data, reach a diagnosis and present the case. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
For the CBL group activities, students will receive an online feedback for each group as well as a class feedback in form of a general discussion of the clinical cases. Peer review forms are also associated to these activities as part of a study. For the Mid-term exam students will receive the automated online numerical feedback. Individual feedback can be occasionally requested if students are unclear on their results on the two components of the mid-term exam.
Name | Role |
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Professor Pieter Brama | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Deirdre Campion | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Joe Cassidy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Theo De Waal | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Michael Doherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Maria Gomez Sanchez | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Hanne Jahns | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Lisa Katz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Clodagh Kearney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Finola Leonard | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Bryan Markey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Stephen Martin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Marie-Pauline Maurin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Avril McGinn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Ronan Mullins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr John Mark O'Leary | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Antonella Puggioni | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Eoin Ryan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Catherine Mc Aloon | Tutor |
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White | Tutor |
Ms Michelle Purcell | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |