Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Maxillofacial Surgery
Course Code
RNK_003
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ģirts Šalms
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide with and improve the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with requirements of neurosurgery speciality regulations in order to prepare the doctor for certification in neurosurgery speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Resident possesses knowledge on symptomatology, diagnostics, surgical treatment indications of traumatic or oncologic maxillofacial damages, as well as principles of application of diagnostic and medical methods (surgeries).
Skills
1.Ability to examine patients with traumatic maxillofacial damages, and provide the emergency assistance to them.
Competences
1.Based on knowledge and skills acquired, the doctor is able to practice independently in the speciality of neurosurgeon, to carry out a self-evaluation of the results of his/her own work, participate in training of the colleagues and improve his/her own professional capacity by means of self-study on a regular basis.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to CEF RS organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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An aptitude test based on questions.
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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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Injuries and inflammations in the oral and maxillofacial area
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Seminar
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On site
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Congenital and acquired facial and jaw deformities
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Miloro M., Ghali G. E., Peter E., Larsen P. E., Waite P. Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 4th ed. Springer, 2022
2.
Singh A.K., Sharma N.K. Maxillofacial Trauma: A Clinical Guide. 1st ed. Springer, 2021