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Study Course Description

Current Events in Internal Medicine

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RIT_016
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
28.95
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

Acquire and improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas of internal medicine, where a student feels the need to obtain additional knowledge and practice, as well as improve knowledge and practical skills in sleep medicine, oncology, allergology, genetics, dermatology. Medical pedagogical skill training.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Upon completion of novelties in internal medicine course resident knows not only the symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment of the most common internal diseases (knowledge improved in the 3rd year), but also knows the manifestations and specific investigation methods of the rare internal diseases.

Skills

1.Upon completion of novelties in internal medicine course resident has established the skills and experience in the investigation, diagnostics, differential diagnostics, treatment, primary and secondary prevention of internal diseases of various profiles and frequency. Acquired skills in teaching students and making the study materials.

Competences

1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills resident will be able to define a diagnosis, make differential diagnosis, interpret test data, develop a structured treatment and rehabilitation plan, logically define and explain the treatment objectives, assess its effectiveness, side effects.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Resident independently learns the most recent study results and literature data, independently makes presentations for the theoretical seminars.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Test.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Sleep apnea syndrome.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Treatment of sleep apnea syndrome
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Lung Cancers
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Anaphylaxis.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Pollen and food allergies
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Genetic for Internists
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Genetical examination in Latvia
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Naevus and other skin formations.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Fungal skin diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Allergic contact dermatitis, eczema.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
28.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
-
Length (weeks):
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Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)