OVERVIEW

It is an integrated course that includes 6 disciplinary modules:

- Oncology

- Diseases of the respiratory system

- Cardiology

- Gastroenterology

- Nephrology and Urology

- General surgery (elements of)

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To acquire adequate knowledge of the most relevant diseases of the various systems, in particular with regard to gastroenterology, cardiology, respiratory diseases, oncology and nephro-urology. To learn elements of general surgery. To acquire knowledge about clinical pathophysiology and clinical examination with indications and contraindications to physiotherapy intervention.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge acquired with the frequency of the lessons of the courses included in the study plan.
The study plan is structured so as to allow a gradual acquisition of knowledge and skills in the main subjects under study.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Quiz. Multiple choice questions. 31 questions (roughly divided into 5 per discipline), each with 4 possible answers, of which only one is correct. "All of the above" or "none of the above" are not accepted as an answer. Those who have answered 31/31 questions correctly will be awarded honors in addition to the grade.

Teachers will be invited at the beginning of each academic year to provide new questions or to rephrase questions already used, in order to obtain a different pool of questions for each year than in previous years.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of depth of each topic will be communicated during the lessons. In any case, the exam will focus on the topics covered during the lectures and on all those specified in the program