1.2. Pathology (Pathomorphology, Pathophysiology) of the Endocrine Organs
1655-LekM5CNEPAT-J
The aim of the seminars is to obtain and consolidate knowledge and discuss selected topics associated with endocrine pathology: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, endocrine pancreas, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, MEN syndromes.
Total student workload
1. Workload associated with classes that require direct presence of the academic teachers:
- in-class: 6 hours
- in-class consultations: 3 hours
- time required for student’s assessment: 1 hour
Total workload associated with classes that require direct presence of the academic teachers: 10 hours, equal to 0.33 ECTS
2. Student’s workload:
- participation in seminars: 6 hours
- in-class consultations: 3 hours
- preparations for assessment and time required for the assessment: 5 + 1 = 6 hours
Total student’s workload: 15 hours, equal to
0.5 ECTS
3. Workload associated with scientific research:
- scientific literature reading: 2 hours
- preparations for assessment (including scientific papers in the field of pathology): 5 hours
- consultations (including scientific papers in the field of pathology): 3 hours
Total workload associated with scientific research: 10 hours, equal to 0.33 ECTS
4. Time required for preparations and participation in the assessment process:
- preparations for assessment: 5 + 1 = 6 hours (0.2 ECTS)
5. Student’s workload of a practical character:
- not applicable
Total student’s workload of a practical character:
not applicable
6. Time required for the obligatory student internship:
not applicable
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: Explains the link between pathological factors and clinical picture of the selected diseases (B.W25, C.W30, C.W32, C.W33, C.W34, C.W45)
W5: Deduces pathogenesis of a disease based on its epidemiology (including infectious risk factors) (C.W13, E.W1, E.W23)
W7: Analyses tumor biology of the selected cases, focusing on immunological surveillance (C.W24, C.W41, C.W42, E.W24, E.W25)
W8: Uses professional pathologic nomenclature (C.W26)
W9: Interprets patient’s rights according to medical documentation, included in a deceased as well as in preserved human tissues collected intravitally (D.W17, G.W5, G.W11)
W11: Defines organ pathology issues, gross and microscopic pictures and clinical course of the pathologic lesions in specific organs (C.W31, C.W34)
Learning outcomes - skills
Not applicable
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Critically assesses medical information sources (K_K01)
K2: Tries to find a solution to ethical problems associated with pathological examination (K_K02)
K3: Understands what being responsible for human health and life means and puts patient’s well-being first (K_K02, K_K04)
K4: Understands the importance of medical information obtained during pathological examination and what being responsible for it means (K_K05).
K4: Collaborates with a team of specialists in order to reach a final diagnosis (K_K06)
K5: Has a habit of self-studying (K_K07)
K6: Formulates conclusions based on their observations (K_K10)
Teaching methods
Seminars:
• case study
• discussion
Exploratory teaching methods
- seminar
Online teaching methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods
Prerequisites
Students beginning the Pathology course should have knowledge of introduction to pathology, pathology, anatomy, histology, genetics, biochemistry, human embryology, physiology at a fifth-year medical student level (according to the curriculum).
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Colloquium at the end of the seminar (0-10 points; >=60%), consisting of 10 theoretical and/or practical questions (W1-W11)
Extended observation/Activity: (0-10 pts.; > 50%): K1 – K6
Assessment criteria:
failed – 5 pts (50%) or less.
passed – 6 pts (60%) or more.
In order to take the colloquium one has to attend the seminar and obtain positive score from extended observation/activity.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors,
localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: