Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Current Issues in Dermatology in Depth
Course Code
DVK_006
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Structure Unit Manager
Elga Bataraga
Structural Unit
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Contacts
Riga, 18 Baznicas Street, dvk@rsu.lv, +371 26194765
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the in-depth acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge about the etiology and development mechanisms of skin diseases in the human body, linking them with clinical manifestations, fundamental approaches to treatment, and possibilities for specific and etiological therapy.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, histology, physiology, pathological anatomy, pathological physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, propaedeutics, internal diseases, pharmacology, dermatology and venereology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the study course, students will be able to classify, formulate, and describe hair and nail disorders, assess and justify them from a differential diagnosis perspective; systematize current issues in pediatric dermatology and therapeutic options; systematize skin pigmentation disorders and their treatment options; recognize and formulate dermatoses in patients with darker skin tones; and systematize the latest available medications in dermatology.
Skills
1.To assess the health status of the patient’s skin; distinguish between symptoms of various skin, hair and nail diseases; establish a blueprint for differential diagnostic medical operations; a detailed and targeted identification of the history; perform dermatological examinations; check specific symptoms; to interpret and analyse the acquired medical facts and results; diagnosis; identify therapy tactics for various skin, hair and nail diseases in a particular patient; engage professionally with patients, colleagues in the field of dermatological disease diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and prevention, in compliance with medical ethical norms and patient rights.
Competences
1.Take responsibility for their studies independently; act as a health promoter in the context of public and individual prevention of skin, hair and nail diseases; to assume organisational and administrative responsibility in the selection of cost efficient dermatological disease diagnosis and treatment algorithms.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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1.
Independent work |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Prior preparation for a particular topic of the class, analysis of a scientific publication on the chosen topic. An analysis of a scientific publication, assessment criteria – the compliance of the report content with the chosen topic, student's independent work, the level of student's knowledge that can be assessed by discussing the independent work with the lecturer, design of the paper. |
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
-
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10 points
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Examination: Complete attendance of practical classes and active participation (50%); prepared analysis of a scientific publication at the reading club (50%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pediatric dermatology - emergencies and newborns
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pediatric dermatology - different age groups and treatment options
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Lecture
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Modality
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Current biologic drugs used in dermatology
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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JAK inhibitors - today's opportunities
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Hair disorders - citratricial and noncicatricial alopecia
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Folliculitis, trichoscopy
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nail disorders
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Vitiligo and other skin hypopigmentations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Melasma and other skin hyperpigmentations
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Class/Seminar
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Inflammatory skin diseases in patients with darker skin tones
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Inflammatory skin diseases in patients with darker skin tones
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Psychocutaneous diseases
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Psychocutaneous diseases
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Tropical skin diseases
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Tropical skin diseases
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Reading club – analysis of the most recent scientific publications in dermatology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021, 295 lpp. (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
2.
Kang S., Amagai M., Bruckner A.L., Enk A.H., Margolis D.J., McMichael A.J., Orringer J.S. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology: 2-Volume Set, 9th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2019, 1866 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Wolff K., Johnson R.A., Saavedra A.P., Roh E.K. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2017, 976 p.Suitable for English stream
4.
Bolognia J.L., Schaffer J.V., Cerroni L. Dermatology: 2-Volume Set, 4th Ed. Elsevier, 2017, 2880 p.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Griffiths C., Barker J., Bleiker T., Chalmers R., Creamer D. Rook's Textbook of Dermatology: 4-Volume Set, 9th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, 4696 p.Suitable for English stream
2.
Habif T.P. Habif's Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. Elsevier, 2021, 1064 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Shimizu H. Shimizu's Dermatology, 2nd Ed. Wiley Blackwell, 2017, 664 p.Suitable for English stream
4.
Rubins A. Dermatoveneroloģija, Rīga: Latvijas Dermatovenerologu asociācija un Latvijas Dermatoveneroloģijas fonds, 2020 (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
5.
Kane K, Nambudiri VE, Stratigos AJ. eds. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology, 3e. McGraw-Hill Education; 2016.Suitable for English stream
6.
Prose NS, Kristal L. eds. Weinberg's Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology, 5e. McGraw-Hill Education Medical; 2017.Suitable for English stream
7.
Tosti A, Piraccini B. eds. Disorders of the Hair and Nail: Diagnosis and Treatment. McGraw Hill; 2023.Suitable for English stream
8.
Taylor SC, Elbuluk NM. eds. Taylor and Elbuluk's Color Atlas and Synopsis for Skin of Color. McGraw-Hill Education; 2023.Suitable for English stream
9.
Alam M, Bhatia AC, Kundu RV, Yoo SS, Chan H. eds. Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color. McGraw Hill Medical; 2009.Suitable for English stream