This nine week term commences with an introductory week of tutorials in Geriatrics, Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology and General Practice. The remainder of the term consists of four-week teaching blocks in urban general practice and specialty outpatient clinics, 2 weeks in geriatrics and 2 weeks in rural general practice. General Practice Aims: By the end of the course the students should have acquired: 1. An understanding of the principles and approach in primary health care. 2. An understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and skills required by a competent general practitioner. 3. Skills in communicating with patients especially in history taking and patient education. 4. Skills in identifying and managing common problems and preventive care in general practice. 5. Knowledge of the principles of assessment and management in general practice. 6. An understanding of rural general practice and health issues in rural communities. Tutorials: During the teaching sessions on campus or clinical sites and during the attachments, students are introduced to: principles of primary care; assessment and management GP consultation; management of common problems and preventive care; rural practice and issues in rural health. Assessment: Students will identify 4 cases for presentation at the tutorial day, a written assignment on a rural health issue during their rural GP attachment, and a final viva assessment. Geriatrics Objectives: 1. To gain an understanding of diagnosis and assessment in geriatric medicine; 2. To address the management of certain specific disorders in the elderly such as dementia, falls, incontinence, stroke, mobility disorders, dying and terminal care; 3. To gain information on appropriate drug therapy; 4. To gain insight into the roles of workers involved in caring for the elderly including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, community nurses and nurses in nursing homes; 5. To become familiar with the broad spectrum of geriatric services including the day hospital, the acute hospital, the rehabilitation centre, the nursing home, community nursing and hospital care; 6. To stimulate thought concerning future directions for an ageing Australia. Educational activities: The course consists of tutorials and practice experience in a range of health care facilities. Assessment: Students are assessed on a viva voce, written assessments and log book completion. Otorhinolaryngology Objectives: 1. To learn the basic skills of the assessment of diseases and conditions affecting the ears, nose and throat. 2. To learn the management of the common diseases of the ear, nose and throat and the management of these conditions. Educational activities: Lectures at beginning of Year 5 and skills transfer tutorial in week 1. Students will also attend approximately 4-6 sessions in specialists rooms or clinics. Assessment: Students will be assessed through completion of a log attendance and final written objective structured clinical examination. Dermatology Objectives: 1. To learn the clinical symptoms and signs of the major conditions affecting the skin. 2. To learn the diagnosis of common skin diseases and conditions and their management. Educational activities: Tutorials in week 1. Students will attend approximately 4-6 sessions in dermatology clinics or a week attached to a dermatology registrar or dermatologist in their rooms. Assessment: Students will be assessed through completion of a log attendance and final written objective structured clinical examination.