Mohs Surgery Outcomes

Unit Code

02102

Department/Institution Offering Unit

Department of Dermatological Surgery Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia
7 Ashley Lane
Westmead NSW 2145
NSW 2145
www.scfa.edu.au

Unit Points

Research Points: 100

Coursework Points: 0

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Contacts

Unit Coordinator/s:

Dr Robert Paver & Sally Holmes
Department of Dermatological Surgery Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia
7 Ashley Lane
Westmead
NSW 2145

tel: + 02 88333000 or 02 88333032
fax: + 02 88333080
email: sholmes@scfa.edu.au

Alternative Contact:
Dr Lisa O'Brien
CEO
Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia
tel: + 02 88333000
email: lo'brien@scfa.edu.au
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Overall Objectives

The objectives of the medical student attachment to the Skin & Cancer Foundation are to participate in clinical research projects. This will involve collating data from clinical data sheets, downloading it onto a software program, analysing the data and providing a data analysis report paper. This report will be presented by the student to the clinicians in a peer review session at the end of the student program. The expected outcome for the student will be to gain understanding of clinical data capture and analysis. The student will also develop skills in report writing and medical presentations. The program will also require the student to work in a team as well as working independently. Skills in computer data entry and data analysis will also result from the program

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Content

Coursework: N/A

Research: The general area of research will be clinical dermatology research in various areas but in particular surgical dermatology relating to the management of skin cancer.

Sample Research Topics:

Specific topics include:-

a) Mohs surgery data collection, entry and analysis for 10 surgeons over a defined period of time analysising skin cancer, site, size, type treatment and surgical repairs.

b) Laser surgery Data collection, entry and analysis of various lasers used in dermatological surgery.

c) Photo Dynamic Therapy,(PDT).

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Assessment Breakdown

Research Component:
Research Report (up to 10,000 words): 75%
Supervisor Evaluation of performance : 10%
Oral presentation of report: 15%

Coursework Component:
N/A

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Student Numbers

Number of places available:
2