Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 8

The essay requires students to work in pairs to develop a commentary on a common upper gastrointestinal digestive disorder. To successfully complete this written task, students will need to work collaboratively to engage with scientific literature and discuss the potential role that an osteopath may play in the screening, monitoring, interprofessional referral and musculoskeletal management of their allocated disorder. The multi-station laboratory exam assesses students’ knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology and pathology of the abdomen and pelvis. This practical assessment uses specimens, models, and histology slides explored in the laboratory classes. In the case study analysis, students must demonstrate their knowledge of biomedical theory in the context of clinical scenarios. This assessment requires students to apply their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, by responding to patient scenarios.