Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Genoa offers a comprehensive program in Surgery, providing students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of surgical medicine. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to excel in the field of surgery.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of surgery, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of surgical conditions. The program also focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for success in the field of surgery.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several modules, each covering a specific area of surgery, including:

• General Surgery
• Urology
• Plastic Surgery

General Surgery

The General Surgery module covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Evidence-Based Surgery
• Introduction to Laparoscopic Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Trauma Surgery
• Emergency Surgery

Urology

The Urology module covers topics such as:

• Introduction to Urology
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Kidney Stones
• Prostate Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Urologic Emergencies

Plastic Surgery

The Plastic Surgery module covers topics such as:

• Introduction to Plastic Surgery
• Wound Healing
• Skin Grafts
• Flap Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery

Teaching Methods

The program employs a range of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Case discussions
• Hands-on training
• Small group tutorials

Assessment

Student assessment is based on a combination of written exams, oral presentations, and clinical evaluations. The final exam is a comprehensive oral exam that assesses the student's knowledge, skills, and competencies in surgery.

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of experienced surgeons and medical professionals, including:

• Paolo Traverso
• Carlo Terrone
• Marco Borghesi
• Guglielmo Mantica
• Cesare Stabilini
• Francesco Saverio Papadia
• Giovanni Camerini
• Federica Maria Murelli
• Gregorio Santori
• Tommaso Regesta
• Francesco Santini
• Piero Fregatti
• Ilaria Baldelli
• Edoardo Raposio
• Francesco Spagnolo
• Andrea Antonini

Examination Commission

The examination commission is composed of a team of experienced surgeons and medical professionals, including:

• Andrea Antonini
• Ilaria Baldelli
• Marco Borghesi
• Piero Fregatti
• Guglielmo Mantica
• Francesco Spagnolo
• Cesare Stabilini
• Paolo Traverso
• Giovanni Camerini (President and Course Coordinator)
• Federica Maria Murelli (Deputy President)
• Francesco Saverio Papadia (Deputy President)
• Edoardo Raposio (Deputy President)
• Gregorio Santori (Deputy President)
• Carlo Terrone (Deputy President)

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule is as follows:

• 16/01/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 06/02/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 20/02/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 17/04/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 24/04/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 12/06/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 10/07/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 24/07/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 18/09/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 03/11/2025: 09:00, GENOVA
• 18/12/2025: 09:00, GENOVA

Recommended Textbooks

The following textbooks are recommended for the program:

• Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice by CM Townsend
• Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, Eleventh Edition by Charles Brunicardi
• Chirurgia: Basi teoriche e chirurgia generale-Chirurgia specialistica vol.1-2 by Dionigi R
• Chirurgia Generale by F. Minni