This unit advances your study of obstetric ultrasound from MEDS13001 to explore the sonographic assessment of normal and pathological third trimester obstetric cases. You will study the sonographic appearance, scanning techniques, management and pathological complications associated with third trimester scans as well as become familiar with investigations and interventions relevant to the management of post partum patients and prenatal anomalies of the fetus. You will also investigate sonographic studies relating to a paediatric patient. Common paediatric anomalies as well as inherent congenital diseases will be reviewed to include their sonographic appearance, safe scanning techniques, prognosis and treatment. Clinical scenarios/case studies are used to engage you in the sonographic decision-making process for both the third trimester scan and the paediatric patient.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE unit comments

Students valued the case study examples and interactive Kahoot quizzes during tutorials, and would like to see more of both.

Consider introducing more case studies with image interpretation and continue the quizzes during tutorials.

Feedback from SUTE unit comments

Students commented that some of the lectures should be updated by the unit coordinator for next year

Some of the lectures should be updated, the paediatric lectures being the first priority.

Feedback from Tutorials and SUTE unit comments

Students requested clarification of the expectations for the written assessment.

Consider reinstating the feed forward sessions to reduce time spent in tutorials discussing written assessment expectations and enable more tailored discussions.