OVERVIEW

From the gastroenterological point of view, this course will deal with all digestive diseases, which represent an important, widespread, fundamental group of disorders due to secretive-motor disfunctions, infections, chronic inflammation, genetic alterations and oncological problems

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course has the objective to teach the general aspects of the various diseases of the digestive tract, including  liver and pancreas. The student must know the bases for doing a correct diagnostic algorythm and a right prognosis of the digestive disorders. Some elements of therapy wiil be also given.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will know the essential features on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic approach and prognosis of the various digestive, epatological and pancreatological diseases. Gastroenterologista will speak about esophageal, gastroduodenal and intestinal disorders together with hepatic and pancreatic diseases.

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be based on frontal lessons and periods of practical teaching in small groups in the ward of the gastroenterology and hepatology unit of our hospital during 15 days each year.

Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department before class begins, in order to liase and arrange the specific teaching methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The student will learn the epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and prognosis of digestive disorders, including also heaptic and pancreatic diseases. Some elements of therapy will be also given.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Manuale di Gastroenterologia Unigastro, which is also in English version, last edition 2022-2025

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIORGIA BODINI (President)

ELISA MARABOTTO (President)

GIOVANNI CAMERINI

MARCO FRASCIO

MANUELE FURNARI

FRANCESCO SAVERIO PAPADIA

MARIA CORINA PLAZ TORRES

PATRIZIA ZENTILIN

EDOARDO GIOVANNI BATTISTA GIANNINI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

1th October - 20th December

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The questions will address the following points :

anatomy, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and a small part of therapy of all digestive, hepatic and pancreatic disorders

FURTHER INFORMATION

Nothing