Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Genetics
Course Code
RBR_002
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Valda Staņēviča
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric rheumatologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Valda Staņēviča
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
1. Ensure the learning and improvement of theoretical skills in accordance with the terms of paediatric rheumatologist speciality regulations adopted in Latvia, and requirements of the European Union regarding the speciality (the program meets the requirements of European education in paediatric rheumatology, which are developed by the Paediatric Rheumatology European section (PRES) and approved by the Paediatric Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)), to prepare medical doctors for certification in the paediatric rheumatologist speciality in accordance to normative documentation of the Republic of Latvia.
2. Provide the theoretical basis in the field of genetics and metabolic diseases, molecular diagnostic methods and differential diagnosis with rheumatologic diseases. Neonatal screening.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Demonstrate deep and broad knowledge regarding children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue disease aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation, which ensures the basics to creative thinking in clinical work as well as research, and the capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment. 2. Molecular diagnostic methods, diagnosis of congenital metabolic diseases. Congenital syndromes associated to endocrinological diseases.
Skills
1.1. The medical doctor understands the nature of the specific problem, diagnostic algorithms and is capable to provide professional specialised emergency aid, as well as realises in practice the diagnostic, treatment and prophylaxis measures, is capable to work, study or research in complicated und unforeseeable circumstances and, if necessary, modify them by using new approaches. The doctor has the capacity for constant development, is able to communicate with different patients, their parents, and colleagues, has pedagogic and research skills, has organisational skills in the workplace. 2. Practical use of genetic and metabolic investigations in the diagnosis of paediatric rheumatologic and metabolic diseases.
Competences
1.The doctor works according to his/her domain of authority at the highest level of knowledge, skill, and attitude acquisition and application, by performing the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prophylaxis of children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue diseases, individually plans and organises personal improvement and development of professional competences as a specialist, takes responsibility for group work of the staff and is capable of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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1. The resident prepares the presentations of the seminars by getting acquainted with the literature of the last 5-10 years.
2. Prepares 2 presentations of clinical cases.
3. Independently learns to perform clinical practical examinations and manipulations.
4. Theoretical and practical knowledge of a resident of a rotational discipline shall be assessed in a 10-point system by the head of the relevant rotational discipline, making an entry in the resident's book.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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The final evaluation of the rotation cycle includes:
1. 50% - theoretical assessment preparation of seminar presentations
2. 25% - preparation of presentations of clinical cases
3. 25% - acquisition of manipulations
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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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Congenital factors, gene damages associated with rheumatic diseases. Genetic changes and methods of proving them. Genetic diagnostic methods in rheumatic pathologies.
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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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Chromosomal and phenotypic syndromes with rheumatologic symptoms. Tactics of patient diagnosis and follow-up.
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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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Metabolic investigation screening in children in the differential diagnosis of rheumatic pathologies.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology. 7th Edition. Ross E..Petty, Ronald M. Laxer, Carol B. Lindsley, Lucy R. Wedderburn. 2016.
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The Textbook of Arthritis in Children and Adolescents, edited by I. Szer. 2006. by Oxford University.
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Rheumatology. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 20th Edition. Published January 1, 2016.
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Current pediatric diagnosis and treatment. William W., et al, 2006
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Rudolfs Pediatrics. 22th Edition. Colin D. Rudolf, Abraham M. Rudolf, George E. Lister, Lewis R. First, Anne A. Gershon. 2011.
Additional Reading
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Žurnāli:
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Pediatric Rheumatology, ACR
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The EULAR Journal: Annals of Rheumatis diseases
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Oxford Jounals of Rheumatology
Other Information Sources
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Interneta informācijas avoti:
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PEDINFO, Medscape, E medicine, PubMed, EndoText u.c.