Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Dermatology in Practice
Other languages of instruction: Spanish,
Teaching staff
Students may ask lecturers questions at the end of each class. For enquiries outside of class time, students must make an appointment by email:
Dr. Ramon Grimalt: rgrimalt@uic.es
Introduction
Dermatology is a organ-specific ispecialty. It includes diagnosis, treatment (both medical and surgical) and prevention of diseases of the skin and subcutis, skin and mucous membranes. It is attached to the skin manifestations of systemic diseases and systemic manifestations of skin diseases. This advance practical dermatology course will deal on practical and clinical dermatology.
Pre-course requirements
To pursue the matter "ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY" students must have previously passed the exams of "Structure and function of the skin and organs of the senses" and also "Dermatology" in 5th year.
Objectives
To train students in recognition of major skin diseases. To properly set their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Make the student capable of treating normal diseases.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - Recognise the essential elements of the medical profession, including ethical principles, legal responsibilities and patient-centered professional skills.
- 06 - Develop professional practice with other health professionals, acquiring teamwork skills.
- 07 - Understand and recognise normal structure and function of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ and systemetic levels, at different stages of life and in both sexes.
- 08 - Recognize the basis of normal human behavior and its disorders.
- 09 - Understand and recognize the effects, mechanisms and manifestations of disease on the structure and function of the human body.
- 10 - To understand and recognise the agents and risk factors which determine health status, and learn how they determine the symptoms and natural development of acute or chronic diseases in individuals and populations.
- 11 - Understand and recognize the effects of growth, development and aging on the individual and their social environment.
- 12 - Understanding the foundations for action, the indications and efficacy of therapeutic interventions, based on available scientific evidence.
- 13 - Obtain and develop a clinical history that contains all relevant information.
- 14 - Perform a physical examination and a mental assessment.
- 15 - Ability to formulate an initial diagnosis and establish a rationalised diagnostic strategy.
- 17 - Establish the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, applying principles based on the best information possible and safe clinical practice..
- 19 - Propose preventive measures appropriate to each clinical situation.
- 20 - Acquire adequate clinical experience in hospitals, health centers and other health institutions under supervision, as well as basic knowledge of clinical management and patient-centered proper use of tests, drugs and other health system resources.
- 21 - Listen carefully, obtain and synthesize relevant information about the problems affecting the patient and understand the contents of this information.
- 23 - Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing with patients, family members, media and other professionals.
- 24 - Establish good interpersonal communication skills that enables efficient and empathetic communication with patients, relatives, media and other professionals.
- 25 - Recognize the determinants of public health; genetic and sex-dependent lifestyle, demographic, environmental, social, economic, psychological and cultural determinants.
- 26 - Assume role in the prevention and protection from diseases, injuries or accidents and maintenance and promotion of health, both individual and at the community level.
- 28 - Obtaining and using epidemiological data and assess trends and risks in health related decision-making.
- 31 - Understand, critically evaluate and know how to use sources of clinical and biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate scientific and health care information.
- 32 - Know how to use information and communication technology in clinical, therapeutic, preventive health care and research.
- 34 - Ability for critical thinking, creativity and constructive skeptisim with a focus on research within professional practice.
- 35 - Understand the importance and limitations of scientific thinking in the study, prevention and treatment of disease.
- 36 - Be able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information for problem solving using the scientific method.
- CB-5 - To transmit in a clear and unambiguous way to a specialised or non-specialised audience, the results of scientific and technological research projects and innovation from the field of the most advanced innovation, as well as the most important concepts which they are based on.
- CTP-3 - To develop critical thinking and reasoning as well as self-assessment skills.
- CTS-2 - To demonstrate sensitivity to environmental issues and act accordingly.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Lectures
The course consists of 6 hours of lectures to enhance the knowledge of basic dermatological diseases, and dermatological therapeutics.
The subjects will be divided into "basic day consultation" with multiple clinical cases.
Seminars will be offered with diagnostical approach.
Clinical sessions
Students will have a period of 25 hours of practical training (one week) to be held at the following hospitals:
HGC (General Hospital of Catalonia, Sant Cugat) and at the Hospital General de Granollers
10 students per school
Following the general dermatology clinic, clinical sessions, literature and histopatological sessions.
At the end of the course students must submit a portfolio or folder with their teaching experience during their rotation.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Evaluation
Evaluation An evaluation of acquired skills will be carried out.
Ability to correctly orient pathology and to interact correctly with patients.
A specifically designed Rubric will be used. Punctuality, Knowledge, Behavior, Professionalism and Interest are valued in it. 70% of the final qualification
There will also be an oral presentation in front of the group that will be evaluated by the students and by the teachers themselves. 30% of the final qualification.
Bibliography and resources
No notes for the subject are provided.
Notes submitted by students will not be validated.
Specific reading
We recommend to use the following book:
Grimalt R. et al. Aula Medica 2017 Apuntes de Dermatologia.
http://www.libreriasaulamedica.com/Apuntes-De-Dermatologia_9788478856206_277075