COURSE SPECIFICATION OF DERMATOLOGY, VENEROLOGY AND ANDROLOGY FOR MEDICAL DOCTORATE DEGREE IN DERMATOLOGY, VENEROLOGY AND ANDROLOGY
Sohag University Faculty of Medicine
- Major or minor element of program: major
- Department offering the program: Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology Department.
- Department offering the course: Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology Department.
- Academic year / Level: 2nd
- Date of specification approval: Faculty council No. "250", decree No. "1378" dated 28/12/2013
- Basic Information
Title: Dermatology & Venereology and Andrology Courses for Doctorate degree (Second part)
Code: DER: 0507-300
Total hours:
Module |
Lectures |
Practical |
Total |
Credit hours |
Dermatology |
240 hrs |
420 hrs |
660 hrs |
30 |
Venereology & Andrology |
195 hrs |
300 hrs |
495 hrs |
23 |
- Professional Information
- Overall Aims of Course:
Dermatology module:
By the end of the course and training, the graduates should be able to:
- Properly describe a dermatology case using the terminology accepted by dermatologists in order to be able to communicate with colleagues and consultants in the field.
- Diagnose and effectively treat skin diseases prevalent in the community or those of public health importance.
- Be able to carry out specialist assessment and management of a patient presenting with a dermatosis in both an inpatient and outpatient hospital setting
- Be able to evaluate patients for contact urticaria and type I hypersensitivity and perform prick testing safely.
- Be able to diagnose and manage patients with a photosensitive disease.
Venereology & Andrology module:
By the end of the course and training, the student should be able to:
- Diagnose and treat STDs prevalent in the community.
- Be aware of the changing pattern of STDs during the last three decades, their epidemiology and the factors contributing to increased prevalence.
- Knows the causes, diagnosis and treatment of male infertility
- Define causes, diagnostic procedures and treatment options of male sexual dysfunction.
- Diagnose and treat female sexual dysfunction.
- Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs):
Dermatology module:
- Knowledge and Understanding:
By the end of the course, the graduate should be able to:
- Mention the recent advances in the normal structure and function of the human intugmentary system on the macro and micro levels.
- Mention recent advances in the normal growth and development of intugmentary system.
- Mention the abnormal structure, function, growth and development of human intugmentary system and natural history of various dermatological diseases.
- Mention recent advances in the natural history of Dermatological problems.
- Enumerate recent advances in the common diagnostic and laboratory techniques necessary to establish diagnosis of dermatological illnesses.
- Mention the causation of disease and disease pathogenesis.
- Enumerate methods of promoting health and preventing illness.
- Describe the scientific methods of establishing disease causation of dermatological illnesses.
- Mention d the various diagnostic and laboratory techniques necessary to establish diagnosis of various dermatological illnesses.
- List the various therapeutic methods /alternatives used for various dermatological illnesses.
- Mention the principles and fundamentals of quality assurance of professional practice in the field of Dermatology.
- List the effect of professional practice on the environment and the methods of environmental development and maintenance.
- Intellectual Skills:
By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- Integrate data acquired through history taking to reach a provisional diagnosis for various Dermatological problems.
- Select from different diagnostic alternatives the ones that help reaching a final diagnosis for Dermatological problems.
- Assess risk in professional practices in the field of Dermatology.
- Plan to improve performance in the field of Dermatology.
- Identify Dermatological problems and find solutions.
- Have the ability to innovate nontraditional solutions to Dermatological problems.
- Mange Scientific discussion based on scientific evidences and proofs.
- Professional and Practical Skills
By the end of the course in department of Dermatology, the graduate is expected to be able to:
- Perform physical examination of patients for dermatological system.
- Evaluate and develop methods and tools existing in the area of Dermatology.
- Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in this practice with perfection of basic procedures such as (skin biopsy, intradermal injections using dermojet, electrocautery, phototherapy etc……) to serve the Dermatological problems.
- Train junior staff through continuous medical education programs.
- Design new methods, tools and ways of professional practice.
- General and Transferable Skills:
By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Present reports in seminars effectively.
- Teach others and evaluate their performance.
- Assess himself and identify his personal learning needs.
- Use different sources for information and knowledge.
- Work coherently and successfully as a part of a team and team's leadership.
- Mange scientific meetings according to the available time.
Venereology & Andrology module:
- Knowledge and Understanding:
By the end of the course, the graduate should be able to:
- Mention the recent advances in the normal structure and function of the human reproductive system on the macro and micro levels.
- Mention recent advances in the normal growth and development of reproductive system.
- Mention the abnormal structure, function, growth and development of human reproductive systems and natural history of various venereal and andrological diseases.
- List recent advances in the natural history of Venereal and Andrological problems.
- Enumerate recent advances in the common diagnostic and laboratory techniques necessary to establish diagnosis of venereal and andrological illnesses.
- Mention the causation of disease and disease pathogenesis.
- Enumerate methods of promoting health and preventing illness.
- Describe the scientific methods of establishing disease causation of venereal and andrological illnesses.
- Mention the various diagnostic and laboratory techniques necessary to establish diagnosis of various venereal and andrological illnesses.
- List the various therapeutic methods /alternatives used for various venereal and andrological illnesses.
- Mention the principles and fundamentals of quality assurance of professional practice in the field of Venereology and Andrology.
- Mention the effect of professional practice on the environment and the methods of environmental development and maintenance.
- Intellectual Skills:
By the end of the course, the graduate is expected to be able to:
- Integrate data acquired through history taking to reach a provisional diagnosis for various Venereal and Andrological problems.
- Select from different diagnostic alternatives the ones that help reaching a final diagnosis for Venereal and Andrological problems.
- Assess risk in professional practices in the field of Venereology and Andrology.
- Plan to improve performance in the field of Venereology and Andrology.
- Identify Venereal and Andrological problems and find solutions.
- Have the ability to innovate nontraditional solutions to Venereal and Andrological problems.
- Mange Scientific discussion based on scientific evidences and proofs.
- Professional and Practical Skills:
By the end of the course, the graduate is expected to be able to:
- Perform physical examination of patients for reproductive systems.
- Evaluate and develop methods and tools existing in the area of Venereology and Andrology.
- Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in this practice with perfection of basic procedures such as (intracorporeal injections, semen analysis etc) to serve the Venereal and Andrological problems.
- Train junior staff through continuous medical education programs.
- Design new methods, tools and ways of professional practice.
- General and Transferable Skills:
By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Present reports in seminars effectively.
- Teach others and evaluate their performance.
- Assess himself and identify his personal learning needs.
- Use different sources for information and knowledge.
- Work coherently and successfully as a part of a team and team's leadership.
- Mange scientific meetings according to the available time.
- Contents:
Dermatology module:
|
Topic |
No. of hours |
Lecture |
Practical |
|
Anatomy and functions of skin |
20 |
7 |
13 |
|
Ethical & legal aspects and fundamentals of quality of professional practice in Dermatology |
12 |
5 |
7 |
|
Diagnosis of skin disease |
21 |
7 |
14 |
|
Pathological diagnosis of skin diseases |
20 |
8 |
12 |
|
Molecular biology and basic genetics |
20 |
7 |
13 |
|
Cutaneous pyogenic infections |
17 |
6 |
11 |
|
Cutaneous viral infections |
20 |
8 |
12 |
|
Mycology |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Parasitic skin diseases |
19 |
7 |
12 |
|
Mycobacterial Infections |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Eczema (Dermatitis) |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Papulo-Squamous diseases |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Connective tissue disorders |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Disorders of sebaceous glands |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Disorders of sweat glands |
19 |
7 |
12 |
|
Pigmentary disorders |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Diseases of Hair and nails |
20 |
8 |
12 |
|
Genodermatosis |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Blistering dermatosis |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Non-infectious granulomas |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Photodermatosis |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Cutaneous vascular diseases |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Tumors of the skin |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Cutaneous lymphomas |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Mastocyosis and histocytosis |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Cutaneous drug reactions |
20 |
8 |
12 |
|
Skin and systemic diseases |
22 |
8 |
14 |
|
Neonatal dermatology |
20 |
8 |
12 |
|
Pruritis and prurigo |
21 |
7 |
14 |
|
Disorders of keratinization |
21 |
7 |
14 |
|
Dermatological surgery |
20 |
6 |
14 |
|
Topical and systemic therapy |
18 |
6 |
12 |
|
Total |
660 |
240 |
420 |
|
Credit |
30 |
16 |
14 |
Venereology & Andrology module:
|
Topic |
No. of hours |
Lecture |
Practical |
|
Introduction |
9 |
9 |
- |
|
Principles of quality of professional practice |
9 |
9 |
- |
|
Anatomy of genital organs |
36 |
13 |
23 |
|
Physiology of erection and ejaculation |
37 |
14 |
23 |
|
Male sexual dysfunction |
43 |
15 |
28 |
|
Female sexual dysfunction |
38 |
15 |
23 |
|
Semen evaluation |
37 |
14 |
23 |
|
Male infertility |
46 |
16 |
30 |
|
Male urethral discharge |
40 |
14 |
26 |
|
Vaginal infection |
37 |
14 |
23 |
|
Syphilis |
42 |
16 |
26 |
|
Genital ulcers |
37 |
14 |
23 |
|
HIV |
42 |
16 |
26 |
|
Genital dermatosis |
42 |
16 |
26 |
|
Total |
495 |
195 |
300 |
|
Credit |
23 |
13 |
10 |
- Teaching and Learning Methods:
4.1-lectures
4.2- Clinical lessons
4.3- Assignment
4.4- Attending and participating in scientific conferences, workshops and thesis discussion to acquire the general and transferable skills needed
- Student Assessment Methods:
|
The assessed ILOs |
Method of assessment |
|
- General transferable skills, intellectual skills
|
5.1- Observation of attendance and absenteeism. |
|
- General transferable skills |
5.2- Log book |
|
- Knowledge - Knowledge - Knowledge, intellectual skills - Intellectual skills, General transferable skills, |
5.3-Written Exam: -Short essay: 40% -structured questions: 25% -MCQs: 20% -Commentary, Problem solving: 15% |
|
- Knowledge, Intellectual skills, General transferable skills |
5.4-Structured Oral Exam |
|
-Practical skills, intellectual skills General transferable skills |
5.5-OSCE
|
|
-General transferable skills, intellectual skills |
5.6 Computer search assignment |
Assessment Schedule:
Assessment 1: Review week: 12-16
Assessment 2: log book week: 80 (Formative)
Assessment 3: Final written Exam week: 96-98
Assessment 4: Written case commentary Exam week: 96-98
Assessment 5: Structured Oral Exam week: 98-100
Assessment 6: OSCE week: 98-100
Assessment 7: Review week: 100-102
Weighting of Assessments:
Written Exam 100 %
(Passing the written exam is a condition for entering the clinical and oral exams)
OSCE 50 %
Structured Oral Exam 50 %
Formative only assessment: simple research assignment, Log book, attendance and absenteeism
- List of References:
Dermatology module:
6.1- Essential Books (Text Books):
Andrews text book of dermatology, 2011
6.2- Recommended Books:
Rook`s text book of dermatology, 2010
Lever`s text book of histopathology
6.3- Periodicals and Web Sites:
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
Clinics in dermatology
International journal of dermatology
British journal of dermatology
Venereology & Andrology module:
6.1-Essential Books (Text Books)
Text book of Andrology by Dr. Ashraf Fayez, 2009
6.2- Recommended Books
Text book of Erectile dysfunction
6.3- Periodicals and Web Sites:
Journal of urology
Fertility and Sterility
British journal of urology
Asian Journal of Andrology
- Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning:
- Adequate infrastructure including teaching rooms, comfortable desks.
- Teaching tools including screen, slide Projector, computer and data show.
- Laboratory microscopes.