In weeks 4-11 this semester we are examining a range of population health issues – risk factors, health conditions and priority populations. Tutorials are designed to extend the exploration of topic content presented in lectures and readings. In tutorials we might look at different aspects of an issue, discuss the practical relevance of the formal lecture and reading content or clarify complex ideas. Ideally tutorials are interactive and driven by student exploration of the topic content with tutors there to guide rather than direct your learning. Tutorials offer important opportunities to engage in group discussion and group activities which contribute to the development of interpersonal and interprofessional communication and teamwork skills. Tutorials also provide students with opportunities to practice and develop skills and confidence in speaking in front of small groups. Fostering these skills in group settings is an important aspect of the competency/registration standards that many of you will operate under in your future professional practice.  

With this in mind, this assessment exercise involves working in a small group (2-4 students depending on class size) to deliver a presentation to your tutorial group. The format of the presentation is ‘a tutorial within the tutorial;’ – that is you will run the first half of the tutorial session. In week 2 groups will be formed and will be allocated one of the following presentation weeks/topics. As we are exploring multiple issues in the lecture/readings each week the presentation topics are set as follows and must not be changed: Week