SMEA09068U International Summer School in Internal Medicine - Course 1

Volume 2015/2016
Education

Master of Science in Medicine

Content

The summer school will provide a systematic and comprehensive overview of the most common diseases and treatments within internal medicine. Invited speakers will share insights into the latest research and possible future developments and treatments. The focus will be on participation and dialogue, including different innovative educational methods intended to optimize learning outcome. The objective of the course is to provide a thorough understanding of both acute and non-acute conditions and thus make you more prepared for life as a junior doctor.

The summer school consist of two courses of each two weeks. The following topics are taught in course 1: 

Nephrology, endocrinology, gastrointestinal diseases and infectious diseases.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the course the students are expected to know the following:

See Criteria for Exam Assessment below.

Literature

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine

Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine

Davidson's Internal Medicine

International, American, or European guidelines

Review articles from academic journals

International and Danish medical students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree or have completed a minimum of three years of medical studies.
The courses will combine lectures by invited speakers, interactive seminars and group work. The course is based on active student participation.
All the teaching will be held in English.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Class Instruction
  • 66
  • Total
  • 66
Credit
2,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Course participation
Practical written examination, 9 hours
Mandatory elements: Active participation during the course and participation in a practical written examination in groups.

Students are awarded a certificate from the University of Copenhagen once they have passed the mandatory elements.
Aid
All aids allowed

The Internet and books will be available for the written case examination.

Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
Exam period

One internal assessor

Criteria for exam assesment

To obtain the assessment passed the student must demonstrate the following abilities at a sufficient level:

Knowledge

  • Nephrology
    • Explain acute and chronic kidney failure.
    • Show a basic understanding of dialysis and common electrolyte disorders.
  • Endocrinology
    • Show a basic understanding of thyroid disorders.
    • Show a basic understanding of diagnostics, treatment, and pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
    • Explain the major diseases in gastrointestinal medicine.
  • Infectious diseases
    • Explain common causes and treatment of urinary tracts infections, gastroenteritis, and sepsis.
       

Skills

  • Nephrology
    • Diagnose kidney failure.
    • Knowing when to contact a nephrologist for specialized treatment. 
  • Endocrinology
    • Having a diagnostic approach in patients with abnormal thyroid hormones and patients suspected to having diabetes.
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
    • Having a diagnostic approach in patients with symptoms such as diarrhea or bloody stools.
    • Diagnose liver failure and knowing when to contact a hepatologist for specialized treatment.
       

Competencies

  • Nephrology
    • Initiate basic treatment for electrolyte disorders and fluid treatment for the dehydrated patient.
  • Endocrinology
    • Initiate basic treatment for patients with ketoacidosis.
  • Infectious diseases
    • Initiate treatment for sepsis, urinary tract infections, and gastroenteritis.