VET40480 Clinical application of SAM

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is the concluding module of the programme, and focuses on students drawing together their learning from throughout the programme, and applying it in their final capstone project.

This capstone project is a Structured Case Report which comprises a case report, with a supporting critically appraised and concept map. This project should showcase a problem-oriented clinical approach to a complex medical case, underpinned by the principles of evidence-based practice; the two core themes running throughout the programme.

The development of critical thinking skills and an ability to evaluate the current literature are key component of this programme, and students should present evidence of these in their project work. The purpose of this module is to afford students the time and support to successfully complete this project work, and it relies heavily on peer-peer collaboration and the provision of peer feedback.

This is a pass / fail module comprising several components including both within trimester assessment and end of trimester assessment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Having successfully completed this module, participants will be able to:

* Construct a well-reasoned plan for the management of complex small animal medicine cases
* Explain their approach to medical cases within the context of current literature
* Accurately apply diagnostic tests to make a diagnosis
* Present reasoned arguments for their choice of management for a variety of clinical scenarios in small animal medicine
* Review and appraise literature pertinent to small animal medicine
* Make evidence-based recommendations
* Constructively and objectively discuss case management and clinical reports with peers
* Objectively summarise relevant literature for selected topics in small animal medicine

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

5
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Online Learning

35
Total

180
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Critical writing
Enquiry & problem-based learning
Case-based learning
Reflective learning
Peer and group work 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET40500 - Advances in SAM 2, VET40510 - Advances in SAM 1, VET40520 - Evidence-based approach to SAM


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Combination of individual and group work, reflection on learning and final capstone project (comprising case report, critically appraised topic, and concept map) Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
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
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Intra-semester SNAPIs are available to students during delivery of the module. Individual assessment drafts gain peer and group / class feedback feedback post-assessment, with larger assessments gaining individual feedback at the end of the trimester All students failing the end of semester assessments are offered an opportunity to discuss their results with the Module Co-ordinator. Queries from passing students are dealt with on an individual basis

Ettinger, Stephen J., Edward C. Feldman, and Etienne Cote, eds. 2017. Textbook Of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis, Missouri, US: Elsevier.


Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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