Course Syllabus
Aims
To provide the fundamental knowledge to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with endocrinological, neprological and urological disorders.
To acquire the physiological, pharmacological, radiological, laboratory and pathological anatomy knowledge necessary to recognize and treat the most common endocrinological, nephrological and urological diseases
Contents
Clinical and surgical semeiotics and physiopathology of endocrine system.
Deep understanding of diabetes pathophysiology, diabetes complications, diabetes prevention and diabetes therapy.
To provide evidence-based knowledge of the main medical diseases of the kidney. Know aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, complications and prognosis of the main renal diseases.
Knowledge of most important urological syndromes and uro-oncological diseases.
Detailed program
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Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of fundamentals of biology, genetics, morphology, histology, physiology of the endocrine, kidney and uro-genital system.
Teaching form
Frontal lessons and lectures with audio-visual aids and open discussion in the classroom.
Textbook and teaching resource
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Semester
Second semester.
Assessment method
(1) Written exam with multiple choice quiz comprising 30 questions with only one correct answer, aimed at evaluating global comprehension of course program. Each correct answer is scored 1. A minimum score of 18 is required for being admitted to oral examination
(2) Oral examination (discussion on topics covered during the lectures or clinical case analysis)
Office hours
by e-mail appointment with professors
