Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dermatovenerology III
Course Code
RDV_032
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
38.00
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 provide the medical residents of the specialty in dermatovenereology with training and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the specialty of dermatovenereology to prepare the physicians for certification in the specialty of dermatovenereology according to the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Gains knowledge about skin and sexually transmitted diseases, their course and peculiarities in different age groups. Learns diagnostics, differential diagnosis and care of skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Gains knowledge of contemporary medical examination and treatment methods in dermatology and venereology.
Skills
1.As a result of successful acquisition of study courses, will be able to use the technologies used in medicine, independently perform examination and treatment of the patient. It will be possible to perform skin and skin derivative, mucosal inspection and palpation, skin examination, skin, skin derivative and mucosal biopsy, vaginal and rectal inspection, palpation, as well as skin, skin derivative, mucosal material removal for microscopic and microbiological examination. Will be able to perform urethral instillation, urethral compression, application of local remedies and therapeutic baths, diathermocoagulation of skin and mucosal benign formations, cryotherapy and curettage of skin and mucosal benign formations. Will understand and be able to use the following treatment methods in practice - nail milling and ablation, incision of purulent skin lesions, application of collagen into the skin, application of medicinal products into the skin, mucous membranes, rash, UVB, UVA, PUVA methods, epilation, skin and mucosal laser therapy, skin dermoscopy, as well as skin ultrasonography and photodynamic therapy. Will understand ethical issues in dermatology and venereology.
Competences
1.After obtaining the certificate, to be competent to work as a dermatologist and venereologist, to use the knowledge gained in the study process in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Recognizes and differentiates skin and sexually transmitted diseases, performs examinations and treatments using recognized medical technologies. Recommends consultations of other specialists, prescribes medications, respects the patient's wishes and legislation.
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. During the study period medical resident has to acquire theoretical knowledge of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, development, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, clinic and treatment of the skin and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Examination
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10 points
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At the end of the study course, residents take a test of theoretical and practical knowledge, 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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History of dermatovenereology specialty in Latvia
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Dermatovenereological care in Latvia
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Systemic medications used in dermatology and venereology, including immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids, retinoids, antibiotics, and extemporaneous prescription medications
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Skin reactions at low and high temperatures. Burns, their therapy
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Cryotherapy in dermatovenereology - devices, preparations and manipulation techniques. Cryotherapy of benign skin lesions, malignant and premalignant lesions
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Dermatocosmetic procedures (invasive and non-invasive)
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Diet therapy, vitamin therapy in the treatment and prevention of skin diseases
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Effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. Photophysiology, photobiology, photocarcinogenesis
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The importance of sun protection in the treatment and prevention of dermatological conditions
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Anatomy, histology and histochemistry of the skin and visible mucous membranes. Skin physiology and biochemistry in normal conditions and pathology
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Benign neoplasia, dysplasia, hyperplasia. Histopathological types of skin inflammation
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Panniculitis. Lipodystrophy
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Skin atrophies
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Vascular neoplasms, hyperplasias
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Kaposi's sarcoma
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Nevus and malignant melanoma. Dysplastic nevus syndrome. B-K nevus syndrome
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Dermatoscopic features of melanocytic lesions
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Dermatoscopic features of non-melanocytic lesions
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Dermatoscopy in cases of hair and nail diseases
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Cutaneous T - cell lymphoma and other cutaneous leukemic and lymphomatous infiltrates. Skin pseudolymphomas
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Lichen planus. Lichen nitidus. Seborrheic dermatitis. Pityriasis rosae Gibert
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Parapsoriasis. Pityriasis lichenoides
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Erythema annulare. Granuloma annulare. Chondrodermatitis helicis. Atrophia cutis idiopathica progressiva
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Genital diseases of women and men
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Urogenital chlamydia. Epidemiology, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment
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Drug reactions in the skin
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Ig-dependent urticaria. Angioedema. Angioedema associated with complement defects
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Eosinophilic skin diseases. Graft diseases
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Systemic diseases. Lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma. Reiter's syndrome, skin manifestations in rheumatic diseases
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Skin and mucous membrane manifestations in cases of internal organ diseases
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Viral dermatoses: measles, rubella, chickenpox, herpangina, roseola infantum, herpes simplex, shingles, human papillomavirus
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Necrotizing vasculitis. Erythema elevatum diutinum. Facial granuloma. Pioderma gangrenosum. Malignant atrophic papulosis
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
38.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
28
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Wolff, K., Johnson, R. A., Savedra, A. P. Fitzpatrick’s color atlas and synopsis of clinical dermatology. 7th ed. Mc Grow Hill, 2013.
2.
Griffiths, C., Baker, J., Bleiker, T., et al. Rook’s textbook of dermatology. 9th ed. Wiley Blackwel Publ. Inc., 2016.
3.
Edwards, L., Lynch, P. J. Genital dermatology atlas and manual. Wolters Kluwer, 2018.
4.
Markowitz, O. Dermoscopy. Wolters Kluwer, 2017.
5.
Agnew, K. L., Bunker, C. B., Arron, S. T. Skin cancer. Health Press, 2015.
6.
Vīksna, L., Sidhoma, E., Bantauska, D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021.
7.
Rubins, A. Dermatoveneroloģija. LDVA un LDF, 2020.
Additional Reading
1.
Hartmane, I. Pūšļu dermatozes. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2009.
2.
Lavendelis, E., Mikažāns, I., Hartmane, I., u.c. Latvijā apstiprinātās medicīniskās tehnoloģijas. Ādas un seksuāli transmisīvo slimību diagnostikas un ārstēšanas medicīniskās tehnoloģijas. SIA Navin, 2009.
3.
Klīniskās vadlīnijas "Vidēji smagas un smagas gaitas psoriāzes klīniskās vadlīnijas". 2016.
4.
Thiers, B. H., Lacarrubba, G. M. F. Alternative uses of dermoscopy. Elsevier, 2018.
5.
Zalauder, I., Argenziano, G., Giacomel, J. Dermatoscopy of non- pigmented skin tumors. CRC Press, 2016.
6.
Fullen, D., Chan, M. P., Andea, A. A., Arps, D. P. Handbook of direct immunoflurescence. JP medical publishers, 2018.
7.
https://dermnetz.org.>topics>books-ab...
8.
https://jamanetwork.com>fullarticle
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
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www.scirus.com