Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Surgery. Thoracic Surgery
Course Code
RAR_052
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Anaesthesiologist-Reanimatologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to allow the medical residents to acquire and improve in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the specialty of surgery and thoracic surgery to the extent that would be necessary for independent work and certification of anaesthesiologist, reanimatologist, in accordance with laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate in-depth and extensive knowledge and understanding of medical theories on surgery and thoracic surgery, which meets the requirements of the specialty of anaesthesiologist, reanimatologist, which provides a basis for creative thinking in clinical practice and partly in research, as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary interactions. Independently formulates and critically analyses complex clinical medical problems in surgery and thoracic surgery, critically evaluates research in surgery and thoracic surgery; performs additional analysis as necessary to substantiate decisions; integrates knowledge from different fields of medicine; summarises experience.
Skills
1.Medical residents are able to formulate and analyse complex clinical problems in surgery and thoracic surgery; critically evaluate clinical studies and research in surgery and thoracic surgery; perform further analysis and explain one’s decision; integrate knowledge into different disciplines and summarise experience. o Pleural drainage
Competences
1.Able to apply medical problem-solving skills in surgery and thoracic surgery to perform the professional functions of an anaesthesiologist, reanimatologist.
Assessment
Individual work
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Theoretical preparation for practical training using recommended study materials.
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Examination
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The acquisition of clinical skills is evaluated by the supervisor of practical training, while the supervisor of the specialty programme organises the examination of theoretical knowledge of study courses (in accordance with RSU Academic Regulations II). Theoretical knowledge is assessed using a variety of knowledge assessment methods: multiple-choice tests, essays, descriptions of clinical problem solutions, case presentations, etc. Skills are assessed by observation of performance in the workplace, by observation of demonstrations on a dummy or simulator, and by testing objectively structured clinical skills. Medical residents’ knowledge and skills are assessed with a grade on a 10-point scale.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Intestinal obstruction. Mechanical and dynamic ileus, tactics and treatment principles.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Surgical diseases of the small and large intestine
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acute abdomen
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Minimally invasive surgery
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Closed and open chest trauma. Pleural cavity puncture and drainage.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
I.Vanags, A.Sondore. Klīniskā anestezioloģija un intensīvā terapija. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2017.
Additional Reading
1.
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 17th ed.