Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology I
Course Code
RRD_028
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
10.50
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gaida Krūmiņa
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Radiologist-Diagnostician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Gaida Krūmiņa
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology according to the requirements of the radiology speciality regulations, to prepare doctors for certification in radiologist’s speciality according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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Assessment
Individual work
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Examination
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Basic physics of computed tomography (CT) imaging, technique, interpretation
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Basic physics of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging, technique, interpretation
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Basic physics of ultrasound imaging, technique, interpretation
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Diagnostic imaging of the esophagus and stomach, indications
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Diagnostic imaging of the small bowel, indications
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Diagnostic imaging of the colon, indications
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Diagnostic imaging of the liver and spleen, indications
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Diagnostic imaging of the biliary tract, indications
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Diagnostic imaging of the pancreas, indications
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
10.50
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Moeller, T. and Reif, E. 2013. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Vol. II: Thorax, Heart, Abdomen and Pelvis. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 4th ed. Thieme.
2.
Paula, J. et al. 2017. Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound. 2nd ed. Elsevier
3.
Raman, S. and Federle, M. 2015. Diagnostic Imaging: Gastrointestinal. 3rd ed. Elsevier.
Additional Reading
1.
American Journal of Roentgenology. Available from: https://www.ajronline.org/
2.
European Journal of Radiology. Available from: https://www.ejradiology.com/
3.
The Lancet. Available from: https://www.thelancet.com/
Other Information Sources
1.
Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)
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Radiopaedia
3.
The Radiology Assistant