Paediatrics Part 2 (Basics of Paediatrics II, Infectious Diseases of Children, Paediatrics Surgery) (PEK_065)
About Study Course
Objective
The study course is intended for students of the year 4-5 of the MF in order to acquire the basic pediatric characteristics, including structural and functional characteristics, growth and development of the child organism, the most common childhood diseases, including infectious and surgical diseases, as well as the necessary skills in the investigation and handling of the child in emergency situations, taking into account the principles of the rights and ethics of the child. Study course consists of 4 modules (Paediatric Basics I, which is acquired in the 4th year of study and Paediatric Basics II, Paediatric Infectious diseases and Pediatric surgery, which are acquired in the 5th year of study). Successful completion of the study course ensures that the student is prepared for further professional activities of the doctor in residency studies.
Prerequisites
Students who have successfully completed pre-clinical and clinical courses of the MF year 1-3 and successively year 4, including oral diseases and general surgery, may start the study course. Knowledge of the humanities and social sciences that develop critical thinking and understanding of the person in society is needed. Knowledge of English and desirable knowledge of other EU foreign languages is required, as well as an understanding of the use of medical terminology in Latin.
Learning outcomes
1.Demonstrate knowledge of the most common acute and chronic diseases in children contained in the modules of the study course “Paediatrics”
1.Propose an appropriate action plan and diagnostic examinations according to the clinical situation and patient values
1.Demonstrate the ability to synthesize information and clearly articulate patient problems, make medical decisions to identify a work diagnosis and a priority differential diagnosis consistent with the patient’s clinical situation
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 9 | Master's | Required | Liene Čupāne, Inga Ziemele, Dace Gardovska, Lizete Braivo, Jevgēnija Petruhina, Dace Zavadska, Dana Isarova, Kristīne Rasa, Gunda Zvīgule-Neidere, Emīls Šmitiņš, Zane Ābola, Elizabete Cebura, Agnese Rekēviča, Anete Rozentālberga, Arnis Eņģelis, Mohits Kakars, Ieva Puķīte, Elīna Ligere, Anna Beate Apsīte, Anda Nagle, Sandra Ozoliņa, Liene Smane, Ieva Goberga, Zane Dāvidsone, Anija Meiere, Amanda Marija Jundase, Jānis Upenieks, Timurs Zurmutaī, Elīna Aleksejeva, Sandra Derkevica, Diāna Stoldere, Jānis Karlsons, Gunta Laizāne, Zanda Grīnberga, Margarita Pavasare, Zane Freimane, Olga Smirnova, Dita Gaidule-Logina, Iveta Dzīvīte-Krišāne, Ingūna Lubaua, Emīlija Zeltiņa |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 9 | Master's | Required | Liene Čupāne, Inga Ziemele, Dace Gardovska, Lizete Braivo, Jevgēnija Petruhina, Dace Zavadska, Dana Isarova, Kristīne Rasa, Gunda Zvīgule-Neidere, Emīls Šmitiņš, Zane Ābola, Elizabete Cebura, Agnese Rekēviča, Anete Rozentālberga, Arnis Eņģelis, Mohits Kakars, Ieva Puķīte, Elīna Ligere, Anna Beate Apsīte, Anda Nagle, Sandra Ozoliņa, Liene Smane, Ieva Goberga, Zane Dāvidsone, Anija Meiere, Amanda Marija Jundase, Jānis Upenieks, Timurs Zurmutaī, Elīna Aleksejeva, Sandra Derkevica, Diāna Stoldere, Jānis Karlsons, Gunta Laizāne, Zanda Grīnberga, Margarita Pavasare, Zane Freimane, Olga Smirnova, Dita Gaidule-Logina, Iveta Dzīvīte-Krišāne, Ingūna Lubaua, Emīlija Zeltiņa |
