Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Rheumatology
Course Code
RIT_014
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Stuķēna
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Internist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inga Stuķēna
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire and improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills in rheumatological diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the rheumatology course, using acquired knowledge and understanding, resident will be able to: 1) explain the mechanism of action, indications, side effects and contraindications of the most frequently used medication groups in rheumatology; 2) assess the patient’s vital signs and interpret the results of pulmonary examination; 3) order appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results; 4) define differential diagnoses; 5) appoint an appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the rheumatology course, using acquired knowledge and understanding, resident will be able to : 1) summarize key information regarding the patient’s physical examination and additional diagnostic tests; 2) apply appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment methods; 3) present a rheumatological patient during morning rounds, professors’ visits, consiliums; 4) develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills resident will be able to define a diagnosis, make differential diagnosis, interpret test data, develop a structured treatment and rehabilitation plan, logically define and explain the treatment objectives, assess its effectiveness, side effects.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Resident independently learns the most recent study results and literature data, independently makes presentations for the theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Upon completion of rheumatology course resident must complete a multiple-choice test and a clinical case.
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Systemic connective tissue disorders (diagnostic approach, treatment).
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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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Vasculitis (differential diagnosis, treatment).
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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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Differential diagnosis of joint disorders.
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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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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Tiešsaistes adresē atrodamās grāmatas (https://www.clinicalkey.com/):
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* Rheumatology, Hochberg, Marc C., MD, MPH, MACP; Silman, Alan J., MD, MSC, FRCP, FMEDSCI; Smolen, Josef S., MD, FRCP; Weinblatt, Michael E., MD; Weisman, Michael H., MD; 2015 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Ltd.
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* Rheumatology Secrets, West, Sterling G., MD, MACP, FACR; 2015 by Mosby, Inc., an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Additional Reading
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Tiešsaistes adresē atrodamās grāmatas ( https://www.clinicalkey.com/):
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* Targeted Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases, Weisman, Michael H., MD; Weinblatt, Michael E., MD; Louie, James S., MD; van Vollenhoven, Ronald F., MD, PhD, 2010 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.