Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dermatovenerology I
Course Code
RDV_024
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
48.00
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 dermatology, venereology 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 oaf 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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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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Specialized room
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Propaedeutics of skin diseases
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Specialized room
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Atopic dermatitis
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Specialized room
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Psoriasis
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Specialized room
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Skin manifestations of rheumatological diseases: lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, necrotizing arteritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, Reiter's syndrome, Raynaud's phenomenon, cryoglobulinemia and cryofibrinogenemia
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Diseases of the mouth and lips mucosa
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Erythematous lesions of the skin and mucous membranes (erythemas)
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Specialized room
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Vascular neoplasms, hyperplasias
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Itch, its pathogenetic mechanisms
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Skin and mucosal biopsy, their technique
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Bullous dermatoses
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Skin tuberculosis and leprosy
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Specialized room
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Effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. Photophysiology, photobiology, photocarcinogenesis
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Specialized room
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Subcutaneous pathology: panniculitis, lipodystrophy, subcutaneous adipose tissue tumors
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Specialized room
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Carcinogenesis. Tumors of the appendages of the skin. Basocellular, spinocellular tumors. Types of tumor therapy
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Lyme borreliosis, rickettsial diseases and ehrlichioses
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Skin aging
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Specialized room
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Nail diseases
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Cryotherapy in dermatology
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Specialized room
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Skin and mucosal pathology in haematological diseases
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Specialized room
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Drug- and chemical-induced skin pathologies: drug-induced skin reactions, narcotics-induced diseases, complications of antineoplastic therapy, skin reactions to administration of cytokines and growth factors
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Specialized room
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Manifestations of HIV infection of the skin and mucous membranes
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Biological drugs in the treatment of skin diseases
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Occupational skin diseases
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Specialized room
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Drugs used in dermatology and venereology. Antibacterial, antifungal, antihistamine, antiviral and antiparasitic agents
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
48.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
24
Length (weeks):
35
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Stanbury, L. R., Rosenthal, S. L. Sexyally transmitted diseases. 2nd ed., Elsevier, 2013
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Griffiths, C., Baker J., Bleiker, T., et al. Rook’s textbook od dermatology. 9th ed., Wiley Blackwel Publ. Inc., 2016
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Griffith, A. M., Bleiker, T. O., Creamer, D., Ingram, J. C. Rook's Dermatology Handbook Wiley Blackwekl, 2021
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Lee, J. D., Lee, J. K., Maya, Oh M. J. Principles and choice of laser treatment in dermatology. Springer, 2020
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Burgin, S. Guidebook to dermatologic diagnosis. 2020.
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Mancini, A. J., Krowchuk, D. P. Pediatric dermatology. AAP, 2020
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James, W. D., Elston, D., Treat, J. R., Rosenbach, M. S. Andrews' Diseases of the skin. 2019
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Marks, J. G., Miller, J. J. Lookingbill and Marks' principles of dermatology. 6th ed.
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Lim, H. W., Kohen, L. L., Schneider, S. L., Yeager, D. Practical guide to dermatology. Springer, 2020
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Vīksna, L., Sidhoma, E., Bantauska, D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021
11.
Rubins, A. Dermatoveneroloģija. LDVA un LDF, 2020
Additional Reading
1.
Hartmane, I. Pūšļu dermatozes. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2009
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Lavendelis, E., Mikažāns, I., Hartmane, I., u.c. Latvijā apstiprinātās medicīniskās tehnoloģijas. Ādas patoloģiju un seksuāli transmisīvo slimību diagnostikas un ārstēšanas medicīniskās tehnoloģijas. SIA Navin, 2009
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Klīniskās vadlīnijas "Vidēji smagas un smagas gaitas psoriāzes klīniskās vadlīnijas". 2016
4.
Smoller, B., Bagherani, N. Atlas of dermatology, dermatopathology and venereology. Springer, 2021
5.
Callen, J. P., Jorizzo, J. L., Zone, J. J., et. al. Dermatological signs od systemic disease. Clinical Key, 2017
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High, W. A., Prok, L. D. Dermatology Secrets. Clinical Key, 2020
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Kang, S. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in general medicine. 9th ed. Access Medicine, 2019
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Wolff, K., Johnson, R. A., Saavedra, A. P., Roh, E. K. Fitzpatrick's color atlas and synopsis of ckinical dermatology. 8th ed. Acess Medicine, 2017
9.
Obagi, S. Procedures in cosmetic dermatology series: chemical peels. Clinical Key, 2020
10.
Azizzadeh, B., Murphy, M. R., Johnson, C. M., Massry, G. G., Fitzgerald, R. Master techniques in facial rejuvenation. Clinical Key, 2017
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