The examination will include General Pathology, and will require a special knowledge of pathological conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, pharynx, larynx trachea, bronchi and oesophagus. The practical examination will test the candidates' ability to recognize and interpret specimens illustrating relevant morbid anatomy and histology.
It is recommended that, in addition to standard textbooks of Pathology, the pathological sections of standard works on the specialty be studied.
A knowledge of appropriate matter in current periodicals in the English language will be expected.
Вюокs. Recommended as a basis of study: .
Turner (ed. )—Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear. (6th ed., Wright, 1961.) Payling Wright, G. Introduction to Pathology. (3rd ed., Longmans, 1958.) CappeI, D. F.—Muir's Textbook of Pathology. (7th ed., Arnold, 1958.) EXAØATION. One 3-hour paper; one 3-hour practical test; viva voce examina- tion.
MICROBIOLOGY
The examination will require candidates to have a knowledge of:
(a) the general biological characters of bacteria and viruses;
(b) a detailed knowledge of those organisms responsible for infections of the ear, nose and throat;
(c) problems of infection including cross-infection in hospitals;
(d) immunology includ
i
ng principles of active and passive immunization and serology;(e) principles involved in chemotherapy and disinfection.
Воокs. Recommended for reference:
Jawetz, E., Melnick, J. L., and Adelberg, E. A.—Review of Medical Microbiology.
(5th ed., Lange Medical Publications, 1962.)
Wilson, G. S., and Miles, A. A.—Topley and Wilson's Principles of Bacteriology and Immunity. (5th ed., Arnold, 1964.)
Florey, H.—General Pathology. (3rd ed., Lloyd-Luke, 1962.)
Relevant bacteriological topics in current American, Australian and English medical journals.
EXAWNATION. One 3-hour written paper; oral practical test.
DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ( Regulation 3.40 )
Note.—(1) Candidates are advised to register in the first instance with the Secretary, Medical Branch of the Registrar's Ofiîce.
(2) Before entering for the examination in Part I candidates are required to present certificates of practice (at least two years, including one year spent in a resident appointment in a general hospital).
( 3 ) Before entering for the examination in Part II candidates are required to present certificates of experience as specified below. Candidates admitted ad eundern stature are required, in addition, to present certificates of three months approved experience in the Clinical Schools of this University.
PART I ANATOMY (Including Embryology)
The examination may include questions covering any aspect of human anatomy.
Boокs. Prescribed textbooks:
Fraser, J. E.—Anatomy of the Human Skeleton. ( 5th ed., Churchill, 1958.) Gray, H.—Anatomy, Descriptive and Applied. (32nd or subsequent ed., Long-
mans. )
or Lockhart, R. D., Hamilton, G. F., and Fyfe, F. W.—Anatomy of the Human Body. (Faber, 1959.)
Aгеy, L. B. Developmental Anatomy. ( 7th ed., Saunders, 1963.) or Patten, B. M. Human Embryology. ( 2nd ed., Churchill, 1953.)
In addition, candidates are expected to keep themselves informed of work appearing in current periodical literature.
EwØлтrox. One 3-hour written paper; oral examination.
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PHYSIOLOGY
The examination may include questions relating to the physiological behaviour of any of the anatomical systems of the body.
Bоoкs. Prescribed textbooks:
Wright, S.—Applied Physiology. (10th ed., O.U.P., 1961.)
Ruch, T., and Fulton, J. F.—Medical Physiology and Biophysics. (18th ed., Saunders, 1960.)
ЕxØАтІox. One 3-hour written paper; viva voce examination.
PHYSICS
Revision of direct current electricity, including Ohm's law; simple treatment ( including practical units) of voltage, current, resistance, power, capacity, heating and magnetic effects of a current. Electromagnetic induction; Lens s law; alternators;
dynamos; motors; synchronous motors; rotary converters. Alternating current (simple theory only); wave form; frequency; power factor. The transformer; principles, construction, transformation ratio, regulation, efficiency, current and voltage limits, calibration. Special features of diagnostic X-ray transformer. Auto transformer. Prac- tical methods of determining potential outputs- of X-ray transformer; control of high tension voltage. Thermionic currents; the two-electrode valve, vacuum and gas types, metal type rectifiers.
The electromagnetic spectrum; production of X-rays—their properties (with special reference to the photographic action); general and characteristic X-rays (simple treatment); distribution of energy in the X-ray spectrum; practical factors controlling distribution; absorption and scattering of X-rays. The diagnostic X-ray tube; design of cathode and anode; circular and line focus; dual focus; rotating anode tubes; rating charts; cooling curves; causes of tube failure. High tension circuits used in diagnostic X-ray equipment with practical indications for and limitation of each type; self-rectified, single valve, two-valve, four-valve, mechanically rectified and condenser discharge circuits. Special features of shock-proof equipment. Auxiliary apparatus, including timers (hand, valve, synchronous motor, impulse and photo- electric types) ; stabilizers ( static and dynamic) ; milliampere-second meter; overload protection; line voltage compensation; tube and filament current boosters. monitor- controlled equipment.
The physical factors determining a good radiograph ( geometrical factors, intensi- fying screens, non-screen film, stationary and moving grids, cones, developers, contrast, optimum density). Processing of films; function of developer and fixer; effect of time and temperature changes; processing faults in films. Physical principles underlying special diagnostic apparatus ( including kymograph, tomograph, stereoscopic radio- graphs, localization of foreign bodies, pelvic mensuration ). Physical principles involved in fluoroscopic examination. Image amplification. Technical principles of miniature radiography; lens and mirror cameras. High voltage radiography. X-ray protection and protective materials; protection of personnel and patients; electrical protection; design of radio diagnostic departments.
РВАcТrcAL Wокк. Simple alternating current phenomena. The transformer;
demonstration of chief characteristics. Investigation with cathode ray oscillograph of current and voltage conditions for various types of valve-rectified circuitś, Investigation of physical factors determining a good radiograph (size of focal spot; focal-film distance; object-film distance; area of beam ); intensifying screens of different speeds;
effects of grids. Investigation of photographic procedures; film developers for X-ray and ordinary Oms; general principles of medical photography. Method of localization of foreign bodies. Production of standard protection Oms. Measurement of stray radiation in a diagnostic X-ray department. Study of protective materials. Visits to various diagnostic installations.
Boокs. Recommended for reference:
van der Plaats—Medical X-ray Technique. ( Philips Technical Library, 1959. ) Robertson, J. K.—Radiology Physics. (D. Van Nostrand Co.)
Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (Adopted September 9, 1958), Pergamon Press.
Report of Committee III of the International Commission on Radiological Pro- tection (1960), Pergamon Press.
In addition candidates are expected to keep themselves informed of appropriate matter in current radiological periodicals in the English language.
Ехлм хлпох. One 3-hour paper; oral if necessary.
PART II
The experience required of a candidate presenting for Part II shall be:
1. A period of twelve months as a resident medical of6ceг in a general hospital with experience equivalent to four months as Resident Medical Of&Ø to each of In-patient Medicine and Surgery.
2. One year in a full-time appointment in a Diagnostic X-ray Department of a general hospital forming part of a cinical school recognized by the Aus- tralasian Universities. In the case of a hospital or department not so recog- nized, the Faculty of Medicine will require from the candidate particular details of his experience, the acceptance of which will enable him to proceed with the Diploma.
3. A minimum attendance of 20 sessions for Radiology in Paediatrics and of 10 sessions for Radiology in Obstetrics at Diagnostic X-ray Departments of general or special hospitals forming part of a clinical school recognized by the Australasian Universities.
Work performed in the Diagnostic X-ray Departments referred to in the paragraphs above must be under the direction of qualified Radiologists.
ØDIODIAGNOSIS The examination may include questions relevant to—
(i) X-ray machines, tubes, accessories; their choice, use and maintenance.
The various exposure factors; their use in controlling exposure. Deter- mination of relative speeds and other qualities of films and intensifying screens. Construction and use of exposure charts.
(ii) Radiographic technique in the examination of all parts of the body. Tech- nique of fluoroscopic examination. Use of contrast media. Location of foreign bodies.
( iii) Methods of marking films for identification. Dark room equipment and technique. Subsequent photographic rocesses; prints, lantern slides, etc.
(iv). Principles of protection of patients and against radiation hazards.
(v) Interpretation of films; differential diagnosis; correlation with clinical find- ings. Methods of reporting.
(vi) Organization of an X-ray department; the keeping of records.
Special emphasis will be placed on section (v) of the syllabus.
In addition, candidates will be expected to possess a sound knowledge of the general medical and general surgical aspects of all conditions related to the specialty.
Воохs. Recommended for reference:
Clarke, К. C.—Positioning in Radiography. (5th ed., Heinemann.) Brailsford, J. F.—Radiology of Bones and Joints. ( Churchill, 1953. )
Tеxt-book of X-ray Diagnosis by British Authors—Edited by Shanks, S. C., and Kerley, P. (2nd ed., Lewis.)
Prendergrass, E. P., Schaffer, J. P., and H ades, P. J.—Head and Neck in Roentgen Diagnosis. ( Charles C. Thomas 1957.)
Gaffey, J. Paediatric X
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ray Diagnosis. ( 4th eď Year Book Publishers.)IcLaren, J. W. (ed. )—Modern Trends in Diagtic Radiology. nos (2nd and 3rd series, Butterworth. )
Meschan, I.—An Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy. ( Saunders, 1951.) Meschan, I.—Roentgen Signs in CiinkaT Diagnosis. ( Saunders, 1958.)
Simon, G.-Principles of Chest X-ray Diagnosis. (Butterworth, 1946.) Simоn, G.—Principles of Bone X-ray Diagnosis. ( Butterworth, 1960.) Epstein, Bernard S.—The Sppine. ( Lea and Febiger.)
teal in Skeletal Roentgenology—English translation. (Grune & Stratton, 1956.)
Hutchinson, A. C. W. Dental and Oral X-ray Diagnosis. (Livingstone, 1954.).
A knowledge of appropriate matter in current periodicals in the English language will be expected.
ЕaлмnvАТiоN. One 3-hour written paper; viva voce examination, and written reports on films, practical examinations in Radiographic and Fluoroscopic techniques.
PATHOLOGY
The examination will test the candidates' knowledge of Pathology and of general and regional morbid anatomy and histology with special reference to structural and functional variations which may be demonstrated by radiodiagnostic methods.
The
practical examination will test the candidates' ability to recognize and interpret specimens illustrating relevant morbid anatomy and histology.In addition to the standard textbooks, the pathological sections of standard works should Ъe studied. A knowledge of appropriate matter in current periodicals in the English language will be expected.
Booкs. Recommended for reference:
Anderson, W. A. D.-Pathology. ( 4th ed.,
Mosby Co., 1961.)
Beattie, J. M., and Dickson, W. Е. C: A
Text-book of Pathology rai and Special. (5th ed., Heinemann, 1948. )Cappell, D. F: Muir's Textbook of Pathology. ( 7th ed., Arnold, 1958.) Dible, J. H., and Davie, T.
B. Pathology
(An Introduction to Меdicinе andSurgery) . ( 3rd ed., Churchill, 1950.)
Payling Wright, G.—Introduction to Pathology. (3rd
ed.,
Longmans, 1958.) Illingworth, C. F. W., and Dick, В. M.—Text-Book of Surgical Pathology.9th ed., Churchill, 1963.)
Willis, R. A.—Spread of Tumours in the Human Body. (2nd ed., Butterworth, 1952.)
Willis, R. A.—Pathology of Tumours. (3rd ed., Butterworth, 1960.)
EXAMINATION. One 3-hour written paper one 3-hour practical test; viva voce examination.