Internal Diseases I (Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology) (ISK_241)
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain knowledge about endocrine, digestive and renal diseases, which includes understanding of their pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory and radiological diagnostics, differential diagnostics, possible complications, therapy, its safety and effectiveness.To improve skills and competence to apply the acquired knowledge in work with the patient, creating a personalized care plan.To integrate the acquired knowledge, skills and competences in work with the public in the aspect of health.
Prerequisites
Anatomy of organ systems, topographical anatomy, physiology and pathological physiology. Knowledge of biology, biochemistry, epidemiology, microbiology, histology, genetics and immunology. Physical examination methods, radiological examination methods, functional examination methods, laboratory examination methods in the context of specific pathologies. Knowledge of the causes and causal relationships of changes in the findings of examination methods. Pharmacology of drugs used in endocrinology, gastroenterology and nephrology. Basic principles of medical communication.
Learning outcomes
1.Describes epidemiology, main pathogenetical aspects and clinical symptoms of endocrine, digestive and renal diseases.
1.Critically evaluates clinical symptoms of endocrine, digestive and renal diseases, interprets laboratory and radiological examination results and determines diagnosis and differential diagnoses.
1.Rationally and purposefully develops a plan for examining the patient to establish a diagnosis, exclude differential diagnoses, assess the importance of comorbidities and their therapy, including by evaluating the benefits and risks of the procedures performed.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 8 | Master's | Required | ||
| Medicine | 7 | Master's | Required |
