Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Outpatient and inpatient internal medicine, including oncological diagnostics and patient management

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RIT_062
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
54.00
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

To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in outpatient and inpatient work in order to prepare the resident for certification in the specialty of internist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Acquires theoretical and practical knowledge about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options of internal diseases.

Skills

1.Recognize various internal diseases in patients, define possible pathology, investigation and organize treatment. Independently apply acquired knowledge in solving medical problems, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care. Ability to perform practical manipulations. Evaluate, detect and prevent possible risk factors for the development of various internal diseases. Orientate yourself in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of preparations. To understand and interpret the results of various examinations (laboratory, radiological, morphological), to know and practically apply methods of conservative treatment and prevention of internal diseases. Critically evaluate specialized literature and base your clinical decisions on the foundations of evidence-based medicine.

Competences

1.Ability to independently apply acquired knowledge in solving medical problems, diagnosis, treatment, care and prevention of internal diseases. Ability to perform practical manipulations. The resident has acquired the skills to work in a health care organization, as well as in education and research.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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The resident independently familiarizes himself with the latest literature data, research results, constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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1) At the end of the study course, the teacher evaluates the practical skills and competencies in a 10-point system, recording it in the resident's book. 2) Theoretical knowledge is assessed in a 10-point system, the assessment being recorded in the resident's notebook.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

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Topics

KPR
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in cardiology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Pneumology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Pneumology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Pneumology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Pneumology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Nephrology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Nephrology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Nephrology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Nephrology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in endocrinology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in endocrinology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in endocrinology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in endocrinology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in gastroenterology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in gastroenterology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in gastroenterology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current affairs in gastroenterology
  1. Seminar

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On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Rheumatology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Rheumatology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Rheumatology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Rheumatology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Hematology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Hematology
  1. Seminar

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Location
On site
Auditorium

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Current Affairs in Oncology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Current Affairs in Oncology
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
54.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
40
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 21st ed. Eds. Joseph Loscalzo, et al. McGraw Hill, 2022

2.

Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis. Thomas A. Slater. 2022 by Elsevier, Ltd.

3.

Physical Diagnosis Secrets. Salvatore Mangione. 2021 by Elsevier, Inc.

Additional Reading

1.

Huppert’s Notes: Pathophysiology and Clinical Pearls for Internal Medicine Eds. Laura A. Huppert, and Timothy G. Dyster. McGraw Hill, 2021

Other Information Sources

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