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

Dermatology and Veneral Diseases

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RRE_023
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
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 train rheumatology residents to recognize and understand dermatological manifestations associated with rheumatic diseases, their role and significance in disease etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and clinical course. The cycle aims to provide knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment principles of dermatological and venereal diseases that help reduce or prevent exacerbations and complications of rheumatic conditions.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Upon completion of the dermatology cycle, the resident: understands the structure, function, and main pathological processes of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; knows the characteristic dermatological manifestations of rheumatic diseases (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, etc.); understands the diagnostic and prognostic value of skin symptoms in assessing disease activity; is familiar with the indications and applications of skin biopsy and other dermatological diagnostic methods; knows the basic principles of dermatological and topical therapies relevant to patients with rheumatic diseases.

Skills

1.The resident is able to: clinically identify and describe skin changes associated with rheumatic diseases; determine when dermatological consultation or skin biopsy is required; interpret dermatological findings and laboratory results in the context of rheumatologic conditions; integrate dermatological observations into the diagnostic, differential diagnostic, and therapeutic decision-making process; apply fundamental treatment principles for managing skin and mucosal lesions in patients with rheumatic diseases.

Competences

1.The resident: can independently assess dermatological manifestations in patients with rheumatic diseases and determine their clinical significance; collaborates effectively with dermatologists and other specialists in multidisciplinary patient management; recognizes the prognostic importance of cutaneous symptoms and their influence on treatment planning; applies acquired knowledge to ensure timely diagnosis, monitoring, and optimal management of rheumatic diseases with dermatologic involvement.

Assessment

Individual work

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Grade
1.

Individual work

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The resident independently gets acquainted with the latest literature data, research results, and constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars. Independently learns to perform clinical practical examinations and manipulations.

Examination

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Grade
1.

Examination

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Current knowledge examination – seminars and practical training during patient analysis, action algorithms, multichoice variants, and clinical situation tasks. Theoretical and practical knowledge in rotation discipline shall be assessed in a 10-point system by the head of the relevant rotation discipline, making an entry in the resident's book.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Skin in rheumatic diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogrene, Rhaynaud syndrome, cryoglobulinemia. Manifestation of anti-rheumatic drugs adverse events in the skin
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Psoriasis, parapsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Urogenital infections and rheumatic diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Skin biopsy
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Marc, C. Hochberg. Rheumatology. Current edition

2.

Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition

3.

Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition