Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in medicine, with a focus on internal medicine, surgery, pathology, anesthesiology, and patient safety.

Program Details

• Program Name: Exam in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Anesthesia, and Patient Safety
• Program Code: SMEA15022E
• ECTS Points: 5
• Level: Master's
• Language: Danish
• Semester: Autumn and Spring

Program Description

The program evaluates the student's knowledge and skills in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and patient safety. The student's workload is assessed, and the program includes a written exam with supervision.

Admission Criteria

• Requirements: None specified
• Prerequisites: Completion of relevant courses in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and patient safety

Program Structure

• Exam Form: Written exam with supervision
• Exam Duration: 6 hours
• Grading Scale: 7-point scale
• Censorship Form: External censorship

Learning Objectives

• Knowledge: Students should be able to:
  • Explain the relevant examination plan and results for common medical and surgical diseases
  • Describe the patho-anatomical and -physiological mechanisms of common medical and surgical diseases
  • Discuss the treatment plan, including the mechanisms of action and side effects of treatments
  • Explain the epidemiology, etiology, natural history, prevention, and prognosis of common medical and surgical diseases
• Skills: Students should be able to:
  • Analyze the internal medical problem or surgical problem
  • Discuss, evaluate, and decide on relevant diagnoses and differential diagnoses
  • Evaluate and interpret microbiological, pathological, and other paracclinical results
• Competencies: Students should be able to:
  • Reflect on the application of health informatics

Program Organization

• Department: Department of Clinical Medicine
• Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
• University: University of Copenhagen

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod
• Exam Coordinator: Not specified