Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neuro-Oncology and Neuropathology I
Course Code
RNK_013
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rolfs Ozols
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide with and improve the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with requirements of neurosurgery speciality regulations in order to prepare the doctor for certification in neurosurgery speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On the latest principles of diagnostics and classification of nervous system pathologies, basic principles of surgical, radial, chemo- and palliative therapy in neuro-oncology patients.
Skills
1.Is able to perform degrees of tumour anaplasia and determine the proliferative activity.
Competences
1.Based on knowledge and skills acquired, the doctor is able to practice independently in the speciality of neurosurgeon, to carry out a self-evaluation of the results of his/her own work, participate in training of the colleagues and improve his/her own professional capacity by means of self-study on a regular basis.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to CEF RS organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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Examination |
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An aptitude test based on questions.
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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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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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WHO classification in neuro-oncology
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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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Morphological diagnostics of nervous system tumours
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Combined treatment of nervous system tumors
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
5
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board. Central Nervous System Tumours: WHO Classification of Tumours. 5th Edition, 2021.
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Ellison D., Love S., Chimelli L., Harding B. N., Lowe J., Vinters H. V. Neuropathology. 2nd Edition. – Mosby, 2004.
Additional Reading
1.
Greenberg M.S. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 9th Edition – G. Thieme Verlag. Stuttgart. New York, 2019.
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Benzel E. Spine surgery. – Churchill Livingstone. New York, 1999. – Vol. 1;2.
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Setti Rengachary, Richard Ellenbogen. Principles of Neurosurgery; Mosby. 2nd Edition, 2004.
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Jonathan S.Cikow, R.Loch Macdonald, Daniel Refai. Comprehensive Neurosurgery. Board Review, 2nd Edition, Thieme, 2009.
5.
Schmidek and Sweet. Operative Neurosurgical Techniques: Indications, Methods, and Results. 2 – Volume Set, Sanders, 2005.
Other Information Sources
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www.eans.org
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www.aans.org