Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oncology
Course Code
RDV_023
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
1.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Dermatovenerologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elga Bataraga
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To train medical residents of the specialty in dermatology, venereology in diagnostic and treatment methods of skin manifestations of oncological diseases, in ability to diagnose acute conditions in oncology and in establishing differential diagnosis of dermatovenereological and oncological diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrates the acquisition and development of in-depth understanding for the following topics: 1) History of oncology. Oncologic investigation of a patient. Laboratory and x-ray examination methods. Instrumental methods of examination. Ultrasound in diagnosing oncological diseases and radiological investigative techniques. 2) Paraneoplastic syndrome. 3) Soft tissue sarcoma. 4) Non-melanoma malignant tumours of the skin. 5) Melanoma.
Skills
1.To evaluate the laboratory and imaging results in cancer patients. Immunotherapy in oncology.
Competences
1.After obtaining the certificate to be competent in working as a dermatologist and venereologist, to apply the knowledge acquired during the study process, to recognize and differentiate the skin and sexually transmitted diseases from other pathologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Prepares the presentation on the topics mentioned in the course description, researches the topic in depth within the framework of his/her research work, gets acquainted with the required literature.
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Examination
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At the end of the study course the medical residents take a theoretical and practical examination, which is assessed with a grade.
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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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Differential diagnosis and diagnostic therapeutic principles in oncology in the practice of a dermatovenerologist.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
1
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rus J. L. A textbook of skin cancer and its mimicrics. 2011 (Skin cancer 909.com.)
2.
Rogel D. S., Robinson J. K., Ross M. I,. et al. Cancer of the skin: expert consult- online and print. 2nd ed. Elsevier Saunders, 2011
3.
Baldi A., Pasaquali P., Spugnini E. P. Skin cancer. Aproached approsal. Springer, 2014
Additional Reading
1.
Helmes R. A., Quan D. J., Herfindal E. T., et al. Textbook of therapeutics. Drug and disease management. 8th ed. Lippicort Wilkins and Williams, 2006
2.
Klīniskā onkoloģija. D. Baltiņas redakcijā, Zvaigzne ABC, 1999
3.
Ādas vēža un melanomas diagnostikas, ārstēšanas un dinamiskās novērošanas vadlīnijas, 2015
Other Information Sources
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www.scirus.com