Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Adult Oncology
Course Code
RBH_018
Branch of Science
Biological sciences; Environmental biotechnology; Medical biotechnology; Oncology and Hematology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Žanna Kovaļova
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric oncohematologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Žanna Kovaļova
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Assure theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquisiiton in the field of adult oncology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Use the knowledge of treatment of oncological diseases in adult oncology. List frequent diseases, compare treatment methods and schedules, analyse the results of screenings in the field of adult oncology, use principles of therapy.
Skills
1.Use and understand communication with colleagues, patients, especially in critical and sychically traumatic situations.
Competences
1.Understand similarities and differences with paediatric oncology. Analyze outcomes, objectives of the therapy.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation of a presentation according to the seminar topics.
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Examination
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After each module (rotation cycle) medical resident’s theoretical and practical knowledge is assessed in a 10-point grade system by the medical resident's supervisor of the rotation cycle by making a respective record in the medical resident’s book.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cancerogenesis. Classification of diffferent types of cancer. Clinical groups in oncology. Morbidity and mortality in oncology. Treatment results in Latvia.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Diagnostic mistakes in oncology.
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Combined therapy methods in adult oncology of frequent localisations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
DeVita. Helman, Rozenberg’s. Cancer. Principles& Practice of Oncology. 11th edition, 2018.
2.
AJCC Cancer Staging Handbook. 6th edition, Springer, 2002.
3.
Silva O.E., Zurida S. Breast cancer: a practical guide. 2nd edition. Elsberga Science Ltd, 2004.
Other Information Sources
1.
ESMO Guidelines.