OVERVIEW

The course is based on 8 teaching modules related to endocrinology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, geriatrics, dermatology and venereal diseases, dermatology in podology and clinical pathology-histopathology. The aim of the course is to provide a general view of the main clinical-diagnostic aspects and pathological entities of podological interest.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To deepen the basic knowledge of anatomy-physiology, endocrine and metabolic system embryology, hormone biochemistry and intermediate metabolism, genetics, mechanisms that determine the development of endocrine, androgynous and metabolic diseases and pathogenesis of complications

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Endocrinology - Deepen the fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology, embryology of the endocrine and metabolic system, biochemistry of hormones and intermediary metabolism, genetics, the mechanisms underlying the development of endocrine diseases, metabolic and andrological and pathogenesis of complications.

TEACHING METHODS

The lessons are performed in frontal way with the help of sets of explanatory slides. The discussion and the active participation of students during lessons are favored with examples from clinical practice that they may have faced during internship activities. The teaching material used during lessons is provided to the students in addition to the suggested texts

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Endocrinology Program - 1) Introduction to Endocrinology; 2) hypophisis and hypothalamus diseases; 3) Hypo and hyperthyroidism; 4) Type 1 diabetes and complications; 5) Type 2 diabetes and complications.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANDREA DE MARIA

DAVIDE CARLO MAGGI

MONICA PIZZONIA

CARMEN PIZZORNI

GIAN MARCO ROSA

NICOLA TRAVERSO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

EMANUELE CLAUDIO COZZANI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is conducted with test made by questions with multiple-choice answers. 64 questions are submitted (8 for each module) each with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 possible answers; only one answer for each question is correct. Each correct answer has a value of 0.5 points. The overall rating is given by the sum of the right answers. No penalties are applied for incorrect answers or for non-completed fields. Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the elaborate.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The methods for assessing the candidate's preparation with multiple-choice questions recognice several reasons:
- the integrated course consists of 8 different modules managed by different teachers and with different themes only partially overlapping. There is a need to ensure candidate knoweledge for each of the modules and on various topics covered in the module. The most effective way is, in our opinion,  the multiple-choice test.
- The multiple-choice test is an objective method of evaluation, equanimous for students and without  stress or anxiety of the candidate that may occur in the oral exam.
- professors are generally overbusy and it will be difficult to organize an examination board where all professors are always present. The Multiple choice test allows us to explore the candidate's general knoweledge in all the arguments even in the absence of the reference teacher.