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GENERAL SURGERY

University of Genoa
Genoa , Italy
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Masters
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Medicine | Surgery
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

GENERAL SURGERY

Overview

The module aims to provide the necessary skills to collect and interpret clinical data relevant to the surgical field. Students will learn to integrate anamnesis and objective signs, developing the ability to reach an accurate differential diagnosis and formulate an appropriate surgical plan.


Aims and Content

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The Surgical Semiotics (Signs and Symptoms) module aims to impart the following knowledge and skills to students:


  • Knowledge and Understanding:
    • Understanding etiology, epidemiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology
    • Recognizing clinical manifestations
    • Critical interpretation of findings
    • Surgical and non-surgical management
    • Setting prognosis
  • Applying Knowledge and Understanding:
    • Detection of clinical findings
    • Diagnostic analysis
    • Formulation of differential diagnoses
    • Diagnostic pathway proposals
    • Adapting clinical decisions
    • Use of clinical guidelines

Teaching Methods

The course content will be delivered through theoretical lectures, case analysis, practical exercises at the Advanced Simulation Center (SIMAV), and attendance in medical and surgical wards.


Syllabus/Content

  • General Semiotics (Signs and Symptoms)
  • Semiotics of the Digestive System
  • Semiotics of the Endocrine System
  • Exocrine Glands
  • Semiotics of the Liver, Biliary Tracts, and Gallbladder
  • Semiotics of the Spleen
  • Semiotics of the Respiratory System
  • Semiotics of the Cardiovascular System
  • Semiotics of the Urinary and Gynecological Systems
  • Semiotics of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Semiotics of the Hematopoietic System
  • Neurological Semiotics
  • Introduction to Instrumental Semiotics
  • Semiotics of the Immune System
  • Advances in Diagnostic Methods

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

  • R. Nuti. Metodologia Clinica X Ed. Minerva Medica
  • LS Bickley. Bates Esame obiettivo e anamnesi. Piccin 2018
  • Fradŕ & Fradŕ. Semeiotica medica nell'adulto e nell'anziano. Metodologia clinica di esplorazione morfofunzionale. Piccin 2018

Teachers and Exam Board

  • Marco Casaccia
  • Francesco Boccardo
  • Michele Minuto
  • Emanuela Varaldo
  • Daniele Friedman
  • Giovanni Battista Secco
  • Luigi De Salvo
  • Enrico Parodi
  • Claudio Launo
  • Carlo Barabino
  • Massimo Stefano Cordone

Lessons

Lessons Start

The start of lessons is indicated in the Web Agenda of the University of Genoa.


Class Schedule

The timetable for this course is available on the Portale EasyAcademy.


Exams

Exam Description

  • Written Exam: Electronic Quizzes over 60 minutes
    • Semiotics: 30 questions
    • Laboratory Medicine: 15 questions
    • Bioethics: 15 questions
  • Passing Criteria:
    • Semiotics: minimum of 24 correct answers
    • Laboratory Medicine: minimum of 12 correct answers
    • Bioethics: minimum of 12 correct answers
  • Oral Exam: Conducted in person with two commissioners for each candidate, starting from a clinical case seen in the attended wards.

Assessment Methods

The oral exam aims to verify that the student has effectively acquired the knowledge and skills described in the "Detailed Learning Objectives" section. The assessment is based on a real clinical case observed during ward rotations, signed by a ward tutor, ensuring consistency between learning objectives and assessment methods.


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