Advocacy and Engagement Project in Medical Sciences unit (CAM314)

Introduction

CAM314 is a capstone unit that consolidates knowledge and skills developed across the degree through a project-based investigation of a contemporary health challenge. Students apply a structured Needs Assessment framework to define the problem, synthesise relevant medical and public health evidence, incorporate stakeholder context, and identify key gaps and priorities. Based on this analysis, students develop an evidence-informed proposal for a Community Health Output, a tangible planning or advocacy artefact appropriate to the intended audience. Full implementation of the Community Health Output is not required. In-class activities will generate material that contributes directly to the final Project Portfolio. The unit emphasises critical inquiry, project planning, professional communication, and translation of biomedical knowledge into applied health planning.

Summary

Unit name	Advocacy and Engagement Project in Medical Sciences
Unit code	CAM314
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine|Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Sabine Wimmer-Kleikamp
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Define a contemporary health problem using a structured needs assessment, stakeholder context and relevant medical and public health evidence
• Propose an evidence-informed Community Health Output that addresses the defined problem and is appropriate for the intended audience and context
• Communicate the rationale, process and outputs of the project clearly and professionally using formats and conventions appropriate to the intended audience
• Reflect on project’s evidence base including stakeholder considerations, feasibility, limitations, and professional practice considerations to inform future improvements

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CAM209

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Project 4-5 hours weekly, workshop 2-4 hours weekly or fortnightly (as required), Self-Directed Study 3-4 hours weekly.
Assessment	Project Pitch (10%)|Project Proposal (25%)|Final Project Presentation (30%)|Project Portfolio / Needs Assessment Report (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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