1. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMPATH MBChB_BDS_2021.pptx

A brief but long intro to chemical pathology. Lectures at Godfrey Huggins Medical School

1. INTRODUCTION TO MBChB/BDS III Dr C Musarurwa

2. Chemical Pathology Staff Academic 2 Professors 1 Senior Lecturer 1 Lecturer 4 Junior Lecturers 1 Visiting Lecturer Non Teaching Technical Chief MLS Secretariat 1 Office & Information Manager

3. COURSE ACTIVITIES Lectures (? Not Compulsory, ? 75% attendance) 4.6.8 A student registered for a course is expected to attend all classes prescribed for that course. Where tutorials, seminars, fieldwork, vacation work, practical sessions and other activities are prescribed a student is required to attend and to complete all assignments set. Wet Practicals (compulsory) Tutorials (compulsory) Immunology Unit currently coordinating Part III teaching and learning activities

4. Continuous Assessment 4 calendared papers/year comprising 40 questions each with 8 questions from: Chemical Pathology Immunology Medical Microbiology Haematology Histopathology Content NORMALLY limited to material covered between tests (varies by dept ) SET DATES WILL NOT BE CHANGED!! (hardly)

5. CA Required to score at least 50% to be allowed to write exams according to GAR. Average of the 4 constitutes final CA mark Persistent failure will attract Chairman’s warning , Dean’s warning and VC………….OUT!!! Missed CA test?? Unless there are life threatening extenuating circumstances a mark of zero will be given If unwell bring sick note from a recognised MEDICAL DOCTOR

6. Final Exams PG3M/03 (Chempath and Immunology) 20MCQ Chempath + 20MCQs immunology Choice of 2 from 4 essay questions for each Dept PG3M/80 (Chempath and Immunology) Normally compulsory questions/data Interpretation Other Med Micro + Haematology Histopathology + Forensic Pathology

7. Exam Outcomes <30% Fail: Discontinue 30- 39% Fail: Allowed to apply to repeat 40-49% Fail: Supplementary Exam 50- 64% Pass 65 – 74% Merit 75%+ Distinction

8. VIVAS Who is eligible for a viva? Pass/Fail (49%) Honours (64%) Distinction (74%) Outright Distinction (Usually by invitation. May decline??)

9. Supplementary Exam Outcomes Highest possible mark 50% 50%: Pass Continue Fail: Apply to repeat Fail When Already repeating??: DISCONTINUE

10. Missed Professional?? Only sick note from recognised MEDICAL PRACTITIONER or copy of your death certificate acceptable excuse Dr should have been consulted on the day one fell ill Otherwise final mark will be calculated on available marks: Discontinue!! Almost impossible to be allowed to write supp as first attempt

11. INTRO: Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry/Clinical Biochemistry Incorporates Aspects Of: Physiology Chemistry Biochemistry

12. CHEMPATH Analysis of Individual Constituents in Body Fluids that Provides Information Regarding the Function or Integrity of a Tissue, Organ or Organ System Efficacy of a Test Depends on Specificity and Sensitivity to Detect Pathological Change

13. PURPOSE OF CHEM PATH TESTS To Measure/Detect Levels of Substances that Have Biological Function (Glucose, Calcium) Non-functional Metabolites/Waste Products (Urea/Creatinine) Substances that Indicate Cell Damage or Disease (ALT, CKMB) Drugs Or Toxic Substances (Digoxin/ Carbon Monoxide)

14. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Organization Core Lab Facility Found at Virtually All Hospitals Operates 24/7 to Provide the Essential Most Requested Tests Highly Automated Environment Spectrophotometric Analysis Mostly Instruments with Multi-analyte Capabilities

15. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Organization Special Chemistry Less Frequently Ordered Tests Labour Intensive and Often Manual Methods Generally Non-stat Tests (Result Not Required Immediately)

16. Analytical Procedures/Methods Too Numerous To Cover! Spectrometry Photometry Fluorometry Nephelometry Electrophoresis Immunoassay Chromatography

17. Workflow in Clinical Laboratory

18. Urine specimen containers

19. Blood Collection Tubes

20. Chemistry Autoanalyser

21. Biochemistry Lab Report

22. Blood Gas Analyser

23. Typical Blood Gas Report

24. Immunoassay Analyser

25. Point of Care Devices

26. Contacts Ground floor Pari Hospital Old Building Unit Coordinator: [email protected] Mobile: [phone] Office Manager : [email protected] Office: 791631 ext 2126/2314