Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Outpatient Endocrinology
Course Code
REN_012
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vitolds Mackēvičs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Endocrinologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vitolds Mackēvičs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in outpatient endocrinology according to the requirements of the endocrinology specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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Assessment
Individual work
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN I, MEN IIA, IIB): diagnosis, differential diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment. (Prof. I. Konrade)
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Specialized room
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Female endocrinology. Menopause. Postmenopausal syndrome. (Prof. D. Rezeberga)
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Specialized room
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Pregnancy endocrinology. Endocrine diseases and pregnancy in outpatient practice. (Prof. I. Konrade)
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Specialized room
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Clinical treatment of male infertility. Male sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction). Male contraception. Tests with endocrine manifestations. Endocrinology of prostate and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Endocrinology of prostate cancer. (Assoc.prof. V.Lietuvietis)
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On site
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Specialized room
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Endocrine surgery. Peculiarities of operations. Preparing patients for surgery. Postoperative monitoring and therapy. (Dr D. Jakovels)
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Specialized room
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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (seminar and practical lesson), (Assoc. Prof. O.Sabeļnikovs)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes. 3rd ed., by John Wass (Editor), Wiebke Arlt (Editor), Robert Semple (Editor), 2021
2.
Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes (Essentials). English edition, by Richard I. G. Holt and Neil A. Hanley, 2021
3.
Nutritional and Metabolic Assessment and Support. English edition, by Michael M. Rothkopf, 2018
4.
A Retrospective Review of the Quality of Diabetes Care in General Out-Patient Clinics: Do Disparities of Care Exist? English edition, by Kwai-Wing Wong and al., 2017
5.
Inborn Metabolic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment. English edition, by Jean-Marie Saudubray, Matthias R. Baumgartner, et al., 2016
6.
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 13rd ed., Authors: Shlomo Melmed, Kenneth Polonsky, P. Reed Larsen, Henry Kronenberg, 2016
Additional Reading
1.
Textbook of Energy Balance, Neuropeptide Hormones, and Neuroendocrine Function. English edition, by Eduardo A. Nillni, 2019
2.
The Simple Tracker: Glucose: A blood sugar and glucose tracking and monitoring journal for diabetics. English edition, by The Simple Tracker by Printable Remedy, 2018
3.
The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss. English edition, by Jason Fung and Brian Nishii, 2017
4.
A. Lejnieka redakcijā. Klīniskā medicīna. Otrā grāmata. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2012
5.
Diabetes: Improving Patient Care (Oxford American Endocrinology Library). English edition, by Vivan Fonseca, 2010