Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dermatovenerology II
Course Code
RDV_025
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
36.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Dermatovenerologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elga Bataraga
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide the medical residents of the specialty in dermatovenereology with training and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the specialty of dermatovenereology to prepare the physicians for certification in the specialty oaf dermatovenereology according to the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Gains knowledge about skin and sexually transmitted diseases, their course and peculiarities in different age groups. Learns diagnostics, differential diagnosis and care of skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Gains knowledge of contemporary medical examination and treatment methods in dermatology and venereology.
Skills
1.As a result of successful acquisition of study courses, will be able to use the technologies used in medicine, independently perform examination and treatment of the patient. It will be possible to perform skin and skin derivative, mucosal inspection and palpation, skin examination, skin, skin derivative and mucosal biopsy, vaginal and rectal inspection, palpation, as well as skin, skin derivative, mucosal material removal for microscopic and microbiological examination. Will be able to perform urethral instillation, urethral compression, application of local remedies and therapeutic baths, diathermocoagulation of skin and mucosal benign formations, cryotherapy and curettage of skin and mucosal benign formations. Will understand and be able to use the following treatment methods in practice - nail milling and ablation, incision of purulent skin lesions, application of collagen into the skin, application of medicinal products into the skin, mucous membranes, rash, UVB, UVA, PUVA methods, epilation, skin and mucosal laser therapy, skin dermoscopy, as well as skin ultrasonography and photodynamic therapy. Will understand ethical issues in dermatology and venereology.
Competences
1.After obtaining the certificate, to be competent to work as a dermatologist and venereologist, to use the knowledge gained in the study process in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Recognizes and differentiates skin and sexually transmitted diseases, performs examinations and treatments using recognized medical technologies. Recommends consultations of other specialists, prescribes medications, respects the patient's wishes and legislation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Prepares the presentation on the topics mentioned in the course description, researches the topic in depth within the framework of his/her research work, gets acquainted with the required literature. During the study period medical resident has to acquire theoretical knowledge of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, development, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, clinic and treatment of the skin and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Examination
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10 points
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At the end of the study course, residents take a test of theoretical and practical knowledge, which is assessed with a grade. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Vitiligo
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Arthropod-induced skin pathologies
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Alopecias
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Manifestations of infections of newborns in skin and mucous membranes
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Skin diseases and contraception
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Lichen ruber planus
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Psoriasis of other localizations
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Skin pathology in pregnant women
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Occupational dermatoses
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Selective photothermolysis in the treatment of skin pathology
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Skin tuberculosis and leprosy
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Psychocutaneous dermatoses, dermatoses caused by the customs of different nations
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Skin hyperpigmentations
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Scales and criteria for evaluation of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
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Nail diseases
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Skin confocal microscopy, ultrasound examinations, siascopy in dermatology
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Bullous dermatoses
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Rosacea and perioral dermatitis
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Primary and secondary syphilis
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Skin itch and itchy dermatoses
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Gonorrhea. Epidemiology, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment
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Mycoplasmosis and ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis
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Diseases caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Mycotic infections
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Phototherapy in dermatology
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Skin vasculitis
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Hypertrichosis, hirsutism, hyperhidrosis, dry skin, sensitive skin
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Dermatitis and eczema
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Ichthyoses, neurofibromatosis, congenital bullous epidermolysis
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Topical therapy in dermatology
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Systemic therapy of psoriasis
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Biological drugs in dermatology
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
36.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
28
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Griffiths, C., Baker, J., Bleiker, T., et al. Rook’s textbook od dermatology. 9th ed., Wiley Blackwel Publ. Inc., 2016
2.
Stanbury, L. R., Rosenthal, S. L. Sexyally transmitted diseases. 2nd ed., Elsevier, 2013
3.
Shimizu's Dermatology. Wiley Blackwell, 2017
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Bolognia, J. L., Schaffer, J. V., Duncan, K. O., Ko, C. J. Dermatology Essentials. Elsevier, 2014.
5.
Wilkinson, D., Argenziano, G., Lallas, A. Dermoscopy and diagnosis. Healthcert, 2018
6.
Vīksna, L., Sidhoma, E., Bantauska, D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021
7.
Rubins, A. Dermatoveneroloģija. LDVA un LDF, 2020
Additional Reading
1.
Hartmane, I. Pūšļu dermatozes. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2009
2.
Lavendelis, E., Mikažāns, I., Hartmane, I,. u.c. Latvijā apstiprinātās medicīniskās tehnoloģijas. Ādas un seksuāli transmisīvo slimību diagnostikas un ārstēšanas tehnoloģijas. SIA Navin, 2009.
3.
Hartmanme, I., Mikažāns, I., u.c. Diagnostiskās un ārstēšanas tehnoloģijas dermatoloģijā. Metodiskie ieteikumi, RSU tipogrāfija, 2005.
4.
Klīniskās vadlīnijas "Vidēji smagas un smagas gaitas psoriāzes klīniskās vadlīnijas", 2016.
5.
Bowling, J. Diagnostic dermoscopy. Wiley Blackwell, 2012
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https://www.jaad.org.>article.>fulltext
8.
httpa://www.eadv.org>clinical-guidelines
9.
https://www.aad.org>clinical-quality>g...
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
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www.scirus.com