Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Gastroenterology
Course Code
ISK_214
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Juris Pokrotnieks
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
Provide an insight into modern and future medical innovations in gastroenterology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Digestive function: normal and pathology. Basic gastroenterology in the Part A study course.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will acquire knowledge of current special (magnifying endoscopy, chromoendoscopy, echoendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, "optical" biopsies) and the latest diagnostic (colono- and enterography, invasive radiology) facilities and treatment methods (including biological therapy) in gastroenterology. Will know the best ways to investigate and treat in various clinical situations.
Skills
1.Using the examination data, students will be able to formulate indications, evaluate contraindications and limitations of current and future methods for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, and use standard techniques to select the most effective diagnostic and therapeutic route with maximum economic benefit in a given clinical situation.
Competences
1.Students plan their cognitive process independently to balance the existing knowledge obtained in the compulsory course with the new material in standard situations in gastroenterology; capable of focusing on the benefit/risk assessment, acting alone and within the group; able to use literature, e-environment and knowledge of colleagues and lecturers; take responsibility for presenting the work of the student group (team work).
Assessment
Individual work
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Work with sources of information, their selection, simulation, work with literature, including internet resources, which results in knowledge of practical significance and application in patient monitoring, establishing diagnosis and its justification, analysis of specific treatment for a given clinical situation. A presentation of 5-7 minutes is prepared for each practical lesson. (slides 5-7) for discussion.
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Examination
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At the end of the course, when assessing the student's knowledge, the student's preparedness for the class, activity in it, ability to participate reasonably in discussions in each class are also considered; accuracy through the use of terminology used for examination, methodologies, indications and contraindications, with awareness assessment and the ability to find new diagnostic and treatment approaches and to predict their future potential in gastroenterology. Each presentation is evaluated by colleagues and the lecturer with a grade.
At the end of the course – cumulative exam, taking into account the results of classes.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Basics of digestive tract endoscopy
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Digestive tract bleeding
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Inflammatory bowel diseases
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Organ transplantation in the digestive tract
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Specialized room
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3
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Non -H.pylori infections of the digestive tract
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3
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Microbiota, microbiome and diseases of the digestive tract
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3
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Simulations in gastrointestinal endoscopy and ultrasound
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Ischaemia of the gastrointestinal tract
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Drug-induced digestive tract diseases
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Probiotics in gastroenterology
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Artificial intelligence in gastroenterology
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 11th ed. Saunders Elsevier, 2020
Additional Reading
1.
WGO (World Gastroenterology Organisation) Global Guidelines. Available from: http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/guidelines/global-guidelines
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Pasaules Endoskopiju organizācijas (World Endoscopy Organization). Available from: http://www.worldendo.org/
Other Information Sources
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Rome Foundation. Available from: http://www.romecriteria.org/
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Gastroenteroloģijas Atbalsta biedrības mājas lapa. Pieejams no: www.gastroenterologs.lv
3.
Eiropas Krona un kolītu organizācija (European Crohn's and Colites Organization). Pieejams no: https://www.ecco-ibd.eu/index.php/publications/ecco-guidelines-science/ecco-e-guide.html