Program Overview
Program Overview
The General Pathology and Internal Medicine program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of pathology and internal medicine. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and manage various diseases and conditions.
Program Details
- Code: 67951
- Academic Year: 2025/2026
- Credits: 7 CFU (second year)
- Language: Italian
- Location: Genoa
Propedeuticity
To take this course, students must have passed the following exams:
- Obstetrics 9278 (cohort 2024/2025)
- Biochemistry and Pharmacology
- Anatomy and Histology
- Prevention in Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Midwifery and the caring relationship
- Physiology and Nutrition Sciences
- First year internship
- Physics, Biology, Genetics and Statistics
- Clinical Obstetrics and Scientific Evidence
This course is preparatory for the following courses:
- Obstetrics 9278 (cohort 2024/2025)
- Research 73121
- Internship III year 70710
- Gynecology 68090
- Obstetric Pathology: Pregnancy and Childbirth 68045
- Principles of Healthcare Management and Forensic Medicine 65554
Modules
The program consists of the following modules:
- Pathological Anatomy
- Internal Medicine
- Microbiology
- General Pathology and Immunology
Educational Objectives
The program aims to provide students with the following knowledge and skills:
- Understand the etio-pathogenetic aspects of diseases
- Know the main hereditary and congenital diseases
- Understand the morphological and functional characteristics of neoplastic cells
- Know the main causes of cell damage
- Understand the phases of inflammation, the main acute and chronic inflammations, and the immune system
- Know the fundamentals of microbiology and microbial structures
Teaching Methods
The program uses various teaching methods, including lectures and practical activities.
Examination Methods
The final exam aims to assess the student's achievement of the program's educational objectives. The exam is oral or written and is conducted jointly by the teachers of each module. The grade is assigned as a weighted average of the evaluations of the individual modules.
Calendar of Exam Sessions
The exam sessions are scheduled as follows:
- 01/16/2026, 2.30 pm, Genoa
- 02/13/2026, 2.30 pm, Genoa
- 12/06/2026, 2.30pm, Genoa
- 07/10/2026, 2.30 pm, Genoa
- 11/09/2026, 2.30pm, Genoa
Teachers and Examination Commission
The program is taught by the following teachers:
- Gabriella Pietra
- Gabriella Piatti
- Valerio Gaetano Vellone
- Francesca Buffelli
- Giovanna Leoncini
The examination commission consists of:
- Valerio Gaetano Vellone (President)
- Francesca Buffelli
- Giovanna Leoncini
- Gabriella Piatti
- Gabriella Pietra (President and Course Coordinator)