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CONTENTS
4-YEAR MD PROGRAM
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Dean’s Message
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Accreditation
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Admission Criteria
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Application Documents
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Curriculum Overview
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First Year Courses
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Second Year Courses
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Clinical Sciences - Third Year Core & Mandatory Rotations
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Fourth Year Mandatory & Elective Rotations
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Course Description
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Welcome To The
4-Year MD Program Dean’s Message
Dear Students,
It is an honor to welcome all of you in Poland and congratulate on becoming part of
our University which treasures diversity and is open to students from all corners of the
world.
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To The 4-Year MD Program Your career choice deserves respect as being a doctor is highly demanding and
requires both huge amount of knowledge and unique features of character. The path
you are just entering is going to be long and hard at times but also giving lots of
satisfaction.
I would like to assure you on behalf of myself and the whole University staff you will be
provided with as much support as necessary.
I hope that our cooperation will be fruitful and beneficial to both your and our faculty’s
development.
I believe that you will enjoy studying in one of the best medical schools in Poland.
I wish your stay at our University would be a happy and successful experience.
Vice-Dean
for Studies in English
Medical University of Lodz
Prof. Andrzej Lubiński, MD, PhD
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4-YEAR MD PROGRAM
IN ENGLISH
Accreditation
Under present US and Canadian
The Medical University of Lodz is
regulations, those students of the
recognized by the US Department of
University who wish to practice medicine
Education (code: OPE ID Number:
in the USA or Canada are subject to
03850500, and DUNS Number
the jurisdiction of ECFMG (Educational
368200841). Students at our University
Commission for Foreign Medical
are therefore entitled to receive the
Graduates) which administers the United
financial aid under TITLE IV of the
States Medical Licensing Examinations
Higher Education Act that includes
(USMLE). It is a three phase exam held
Stafford Loans. To receive funds from
in the European Centers as well as
federal programs you must be a U.S.
in North America. The Clinical Skills
citizen or an eligible non-citizen. An
Assessment examination is administered
eligible non-citizen should have an
only in a center located in the United
eight or nine-digit Alien Registration
States. The ECFMG supervises the
Number.
International Medical Education Directory
(IMED) carried out by the Foundation for
Advancement of International Medical
Education and Research (FAIMER).
Information on the English language
teaching curriculum of the Medical
University of Lodz has been passed to
IMED, the source of most current data
on medical schools all over the world, in
November 2004.
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Admission Criteria
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of Lodz may choose to conduct formal
telephone interviews with all candidates,
The 4-year program is based on standards
for both 4- and 6- year MD programs.
and criteria jointly agreed by authorities
Other criteria, which are considered to
of the Medical University of Lodz and
applicants’ advantage include:
members of the Alliance Institute of
Medicine in the United States.
voluntary work in Health Service
Curriculum Overview
Institutions;
The 4-year course of study at the Division
of Studies in the English Language is
appropriate motivation to study medicine,
designed for students who completed
personality traits and maturity level.
first two years of their medical education
outside Poland and who possess sufficient
knowledge to continue their study. The
course is primarily designed for those who
wish to pursue the American model of
medical education and who consider sitting
the USMLE examinations. The candidates
should have completed their pre-medical
education in the following subjects:
chemistry / general - 1 year - incl.
labs (but not less than 8 US credits or
equivalent)
the USA & Canada with the participation
University reserves the right to make
University webpage and delivered to
of the representatives of the Medical
changes to the curriculum overview.
students before the academic year starts.
Final breakdown for fall and summer
Detailed list of elective subjects and
semester for each course together with
instruction how to apply will be available
detailed timetable will be available on
on University webpage in due time.
University and the Alliance Institute of
Medicine is the final basis to establish
applicants’ interests and their reasons
for studying medicine and chances for
successful graduation.
Application Documents
The applicants are expected to submit
the following documents:
Biochemistry
150
Exam
3
Biophysics
60
Exam
4
Biostatistics
25
Credit
5
Gross Anatomy & Neuroscience
210
Exam
6
Histology, Cell Biology & Embryology
120
Exam
» photocopy of the applicant’s passport
7
Microbiology
70
Exam
» birth certificate (authenticated copy)
8
Physiology
165
Exam
» 5 recent passport photographs signed
9
Public Health
30
Credit
10
Study Skills
15
Credit
11
Latin
30
Credit
12
Polish
90
Credit
13
Electives
30
Credit
doctor
» English language certificate (CAE, CPE,
not less than 8 US credits or equivalent)
TOEFL, IELTS) for non-native speakers
physics / general - 1 year - incl. labs (but
of English
advantage.
The authorities of Medical University
Exam/Credit
2
biology / general - 1 year - incl. labs (but
MCAT scores or equivalent will be an
Hours
Exam
» Health Form filled in by the applicant’s
university full time academic education.
Course
60
not less than 8 US credits or equivalent)
record of at least two years of college/
No
Behavioral Sciences
» College / University transcript (original)
Each candidate should demonstrate a
First Year Courses (1st & 2nd semesters)
1
chemistry / organic - 1 year - incl. labs (but
not less than 8 US credits or equivalent)
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Preliminary interview for students from
on the back.
All documents should be originals or
certified copies (i.e. originally sealed and
signed by the eligible institution/person).
Total
1055
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Clinical Sciences
Third Year Core & Mandatory Rotations (5th & 6th semesters)
Second Year Courses (3rd & 4th semesters)
No
Course
2
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Exam/Credit
1
Bioethics
30
Credit
2
Biostatistics 1
25
Credit
3
Clinical Genetics
40 2
Exam
4
Hygiene & Epidemiology
45
Credit
5
Immunology
60
Exam
6
Internal Medicine I:
- Diabetology
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Pneumology
80
16
28
16
20
Credit
7
Introduction to Clinical Medicine:
- Cardiology
- Communication Skills
- Metabolic Medicine
80
16
32
32
Credit
No
Course
Hours
Exam/Credit
160
Exam
Internal Medicine II :
- Allergology
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatrics
- Hematology
- Nephrology
- Pneumology
- Rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
- Toxicology
- Tuberculosis
392
16
80
32
60
32
16
44
56
8
16
16
16
Exam
3
Obstetrics & Gynecology 1
280
Exam
1
Family Medicine
2
1
8
Laboratory Diagnostics
45
Credit
4
Orthopedic Surgery
80
Exam
9
Law for Medicine
8
Credit
5
Microbiology
70
Exam
11
Occupational Medicine
10
Credit
320
56
40
24
24
88
Exam
10
Pediatrics 1:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Nephrology,
Diabetology, Oncology
& Hematology
- Pediatric Pneumology
& Allergology
- Pediatric Surgery
6
Propedeutics of Pediatrics
40
Credit
7
Psychiatry
160
Exam
8
Surgery 1:
- Cardiosurgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Gastroenterologic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
360
16
92
48
64
56
40
44
Exam
Total
1792
1
12
Pathology – PM (Pathomorphology)
165
Exam
13
Pathology – PPh (Pathophysiology)
75
Exam
14
Pharmacology & Toxicology
165
Exam
15
Physical Diagnosis I
44
Exam
16
Physical Diagnosis II:
- Cardiovascular System
- ENT Examination
- Examination of Joints and Skeletal System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Neurological System
- Ophthalmic Examination
- Renal System
- Respiratory System
104
24
8
8
16
16
8
8
16
Credit
17
Preventive Medicine
40
Credit
18
Public Health 1
30
Credit
19
Polish
60
Credit
20
Electives
40
Credit
Total
1
Hours
1216
48
40
On-call-duties included: Internal Medicine – 40 hours; Obstetrics & Gynecology – 80 hours; Pediatrics – 40 hours;
Surgery – 40 hours.
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Only as a continuation of previous (2009/2010) curriculum.
60 hours – to be introduced from academic year 2011/2012 (as per program reconstruction).
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Fourth Year Mandatory & Elective Rotations (7th & 8th semesters)
No
Course
Hours
Exam/Credit
1
Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
80
Exam
2
Dermatology & Venerology
60
Exam
3
Emergency & Disaster Medicine, Traumatology
80
Exam
4
Forensic Medicine
40
Exam
5
Infectious Diseases
75
Exam
6
Neurology
80
Exam
7
Neurosurgery
40
Exam
8
Nuclear Medicine
15
Credit
Course Description
9
Ophthalmology
60
Exam
10
Otolaryngology
60
Exam
Anesthesiology
11
Propedeutics of Dentistry
15
Credit
& Intensive Care
12
Radiology
75
Exam
13
Rehabilitation
30
Credit
Anesthesia is given for surgery
several diverse dimensions of the
relationship between the mind and
Behavioral Sciences
The course will cover the topic of
14
Electives
40
Credit
and painful diagnostic procedures.
15
Final Year Elective Rotations:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
480
160
160
160
Credit
Anesthesiology also deals with pain
physical health. During lectures
management. Intensive care or
and seminars students will be
intensive therapy covers all aspects
taught about different stages of
Total
1230
of treatment of a patient in serious
development during human life
condition with life threatening
cycle. Biological-genetic, anatomical
illness. While studying the subject
physiological and psychological
students learn about general and
bases of behavior will be
regional anesthesia for different
discussed. Brief overview of mental
types of procedures, preparing
status examination, biological
patient for anesthesia, post-
and physiological assessment
operative care, and rudiments of
of patients with psychiatric
intensive therapy. Problems of acute
symptoms will be presented.
and chronic pain management are
Another section includes the
presented as well. Resuscitation is
basic psychopathology of the most
taught especially during Advanced
frequent psychiatric disturbances,
Life Support in hospital settings. The
together with information about
subject includes 20 hrs of seminars
both psychotherapy and biological
and 60 hrs of classes in operating
treatment modalities used in
theatres, intensive care unit and
psychiatry. Social context of human
post-operative care unit, pain
behavior will be discussed with
Following subject – to be introduced in academic year 2011/2012 (as per program
reconstruction):
No
1
Course
Oncology & Palliative Care
Hours
Exam/Credit
80
Exam
management.
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respect to sexuality, aggression,
review of cell biology, the cell
biophysics of tissues, biophysics of
practical classes the students have
substance abuse and the role of
structure, membranes and signal
the circulatory system, circulatory
the opportunity to become familiar
stress in medicine. Different aspects
transduction.
system energetics, work and capacity
with the basic methods of genetic
of the heart, biophysics of the
diagnosis: taking a genetic history,
respiratory system, heat transport
constructing family pedigree, basics
problems, biophysics of the sense
of dysmorphology assessment and
of doctor-patient relationship as
well as legal and ethical issues
Bioethics
will be addressed. Finally the
basics of medical epidemiology and
Comprehensive teaching program
of sight, biophysics of the sense
fundamental cytogenetic, molecular
biostatistics will also be focused on.
comprises 20 hours of seminars and
of hearing, influence of physical
and biochemical techniques of
10 hours of lectures. It is focused on
factors on the living organism.
genetic diagnosis. The challenges
the main ethical problems of modern
The students are introduced to
posed by the ethical problems
medicine and provides a basic moral
diagnostic and therapeutic methods
associated with genetic diagnosis are
Nucleic acids - structure, functions
knowledge (concepts, theories,
(ultrasonography, computer
briefly explained.
and biosynthesis. Replication and
principles, rules and arguments) as
tomography).
transcription. Proteins - structure,
a general framework for interpreting
biosynthesis and their biological
and analyzing ethical issues arising
role. Structures and function of
in medical setting as well as teaches
enzymes. Kinetics of enzymatic
the methods of case analysis. The
Course will cover the fundamentals
two main sections, i.e. skin diseases
reactions. Molecular basis of
course aims at making students
of biostatistics - the most basic
and sexually transmitted diseases.
cell pathology. Senescence,
aware of the normative aspects
concepts and methods of estimation
The section of cutaneous diseases
apoptosis and carcinogenesis.
of medical decisions, clarifying
and statistical reasoning used in
includes clinical pictures, diagnosis
Molecular aspects of gene
the most important normative
biomedical sciences. The exercises
and treatment of the following
therapy. Bioenergetics. Oxidative
positions in bioethics, developing
provide many illustrative examples
dermatoses: infectious skin
and substrate phosphorylation.
the students’ skills in identifying the
and exercises relating statistical
diseases (bacterial, viral, fungal and
Krebs cycle. Metabolism of
moral dimensions of clinical decision
principles to medical research.
parasitic), psoriasis and lichen ruber,
carbohydrates - glycolysis,
making and their ability to analyze
The course will be presented in
allergic skin diseases, dermatoses of
gluconeogenesis, Cori cycle, pentose
critically moral arguments.
lectures and exercises format. Final
pregnancy, autoimmune conditions,
examination in form of test will be
including blistering dermatoses and
Biophysics
given.
connective tissue diseases, skin
of fatty acids - ß-oxidation, fatty
The course introduced elements
Clinical Genetics
acid synthesis. Biosynthesis of
of molecular biophysics,
triacylglycerols, phospholipids
thermodynamics of biological
The course introduces genetic
esthetic dermatology, dermatological
and sphingolipids. Synthesis of
systems, information theory
aspects of medical practice. Lectures
surgery and psychodermatology
cholesterol. Metabolism of amino
elements and basics of
and seminars outline genetic basis
are presented. The section syphilis,
acids. Nitrogen balance. Urea cycle.
biocybernetic, elements of cell
of diseases and congenital structural
gonorrhoea and non-gonococcal
Hormones - classification, receptors,
biophysics, physical methods of cell
defects, issues of genetic screening,
urethritis, as well as acquired
mechanisms of action. Tissue
examination, biological membranes
prenatal and postnatal genetic
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
biochemistry. Integration of cellular
- structure models, transport
diagnosis, prevention and treatment
metabolism - a comprehensive
processes, active transport,
of genetic diseases. During the
Biochemistry
phosphate pathway. Synthesis
and degradation of glycogen.
Dermatology & Venerology
Biostatistics
The teaching program comprises
Metabolism of lipids. Catabolism
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malignancies and paraneoplastic
syndromes, acne and seborrhoeic
dermatosis. Current trends in
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Emergency & Disaster
trauma patient. Also topics include
patient compliance will be discussed
and clinical aspects of anatomy,
Medicine, Traumatology
management of: injuries of bones
in details. Students will take part in
based on the knowledge of the
and joints, injuries of lower and
routine patients consultations, during
structure. The course consists of
Basic terms and definitions
upper extremity, chest injury,
which the most common problems
lectures and classes. The classes
concerning Emergency and Disaster
abdomen injury and central nervous
encountered in GP office will be
are performed in dissection rooms,
Medicine. Modern concepts of the
system injury. Students are learning
presented. As a result of this rotation,
anatomical museum, computer
prehospital care. First aid. Basic Life
during course the evaluation of
students are expected to obtain
and radiology rooms. The main
Support. General rules of behavior
trauma patient state: “triage” -
basic skills necessary in outpatient
method for student learning is
in case of chemical catastrophe
patient evaluation at the place
examination and treatment.
supervised self directed examination
and an acute radiation accident.
of accident, in emergency room,
Advanced Life Support. Airway and
primary evaluation of vital function
ventilation instrumental methods.
(GCS: Glasgow Coma Scale, AVPU,
Emergency help in case of shock
Revised Trauma Score), secondary
Medicolegal investigative systems,
details of how the structures enable
and intoxications. Direct help in
advanced evaluation, laboratory
timing of death, deaths due to
their functions is expected.
multilocal and multiorgan injuries.
tests, advanced diagnostic in trauma
natural causes, blunt trauma
Pharmacotherapy and electrotherapy
patient, monitoring in trauma
wounds, blunt trauma injuries of
Histology, Cell Biology &
in emergency states. Fluids
patient. Detailed aspects discussed
the trunk and extremities, trauma to
Embryology
resuscitation. Rules of conduct in
are: transfusion strategy in
the skull and brain - craniocerebral
selected, emergency internal cases.
traumatology, fluid therapy and drug
injuries, wounds caused by pointed
The aim of this course is to
Differences in the management
management in traumatology, airway
and sharp-edged weapons, gunshot
familiarize the student with the
of injuries of pregnant women. A
management in trauma patient,
wounds, asphyxia deaths caused by
normal microscopic form and
child as a victim of injury. Preparing
ventilation strategy in trauma
motor vehicle accidents, airplane
related function of human cells
for transport and transport in
patient, analgesia and sedation in
crashes, fire deaths, deaths by
and tissues through lectures and
prehospital care. Organization of
trauma patients, intensive therapy
drowning, the effects of heat and
laboratories. The subject of the
rescue actions during disasters.
in multi organ injury, trauma life
cold, rape, emboli, ethyl alcohol
course was assumed to be the first
Triage and medical evacuation.
support.
toxicology, carbon monoxide
step on the way of further medical
poisoning, DNA technology in
studies of physiology, immunology,
Traumatology deals with
Family Medicine
forensic sciences.
cytogenetics, pathomorphology
serious condition especially multi
The purpose of this rotation is to
Gross Anatomy &
this course is perceived as a
organ injury: early diagnostic and
familiarize medical students with the
Neuroscience
part of the syllabus leading to
stabilization of patients state, rules
aims of the primary care, its structure
of the course the wide knowledge of
the human body, concentrated on the
and pathophysiology. Therefore
management of trauma patient in
an integrated knowledge of
and personnel involved.
The subject of the course is normal
structures and functions of the
vital function monitoring and early
The epidemiological background
human anatomy. The general
human organism, both in the state
treatment of life-threatening multi
for the family medicine will be
educational aim of the course is
of health and illness. Embryology
organ injuries, resuscitation in
particularly stressed. During
to provide understanding of the
labs and lectures introduce basic
the seminars, special aspects of
structure of the normal living body.
and clinical aspects of normal and
outpatient care such as prevention,
The main emphasis throughout the
abnormal human development.
doctor-patient communication and
course is placed on the functional
Organogenesis, the origin and
of early management of trauma,
trauma patient, in-hospital early
stabilization and treatment of
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Forensic Medicine
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formation of all organs and systems
format. Final examination in form of
anatomic as well as microbiologic
Objectives: Basic understanding
of the human body, constitutes
test will be given.
diagnosis and judicious use of
of the symptoms and features of
antimicrobial therapy applicable to
common medical illnesses requiring
Immunology
any field of clinical practice.
hospitalization. History taking,
Lectures are followed by practical
physical examination and recording
normal development. Embryological
Basic and Clinical Immunology
classes in which the laboratory
relevant information. Insight into
aspects of the development are also
Course consists of 30 hours of
diagnosis of all the major infectious
differential diagnosis, diagnostic
considered during the histology
lectures and 30 hours of seminars
diseases is taught. Clinical activities
tests and management of diverse
labs in connection with structure
and practical classes. The main goal
include diagnosing and treating
conditions. Overview of the most
and function of particular organs
of this curriculum is to introduce
common infectious diseases in both
up-to-date therapies available for
and systems. The lab and lecture
Students into mechanisms of
out-patient and hospital setting,
treating patients. Observation and
portions of the course are strongly
immune response and deliver
small group discussions, and
understanding of various diagnostic
integrated; the lab requires extensive
some information about the
presentations of cases derived from
and therapeutic procedures. Ability
microscope work and viewing
role of immunity in heath and
recent cases seen at the Hospital.
to appreciate the clinical skills,
video-projected slides. The course
disease states. This course will
The final evaluation will be based
knowledge, and professional
of Histology, Embryology and Cell
help students to understand
on the student’s daily participation,
behaviors necessary to evaluate and
Biology belongs to the group of Basic
underlying mechanisms of
assessment of attendance,
care for patients.
Medical Sciences, essential for the
allergy, graft rejection, cancer,
punctuality and the correct patient-
development of practical medical
atherosclerosis, etc. Moreover, some
student relationship and multiple
skills, which makes it indispensable
aspects of clinical immunology
choice questions’ exam.
for future medical doctors,
such as inherited and acquired
irrespective of specialisation.
immunodeficiencies, autoimmune
the major part of the course. The
various congenital abnormalities
are explained as deviations of
The primary goal of the clinical
Internal Medicine I
diseases, and allergic diseases are
Hygiene & Epidemiology
rotation is to help students
become competent in the basic
also discussed during interactive
This course for the second year
assessment and management of
seminars. The course is focused on
students serves as an introduction
important, common problems in
The course will start with the review
understanding the mechanisms and
to Clinical Medicine and the patient-
Internal Medicine. Students will
of current risk factors approach
pathogenesis, although some clinical
doctor relationship. Students
have exposure to diverse medical
to healthy life style. The major
data and case-studies are also
will learn the basics of disease
conditions in the course of that
emphasis will be on role of diet
presented. Final credits are awarded
and patient assessment in such
consists of rotations between the
in prevention of chronic diseases.
after passing a computerized test
areas as pulmonology, nephrology,
various sub-specialties of internal
The second part of the course will
based on the USMLE-type questions.
gastroenterology and diabetology.
medicine. Throughout the rotation
focus on epidemiologic concepts
and methods including design of
the emphasis shall be on systematic
Infectious Diseases
descriptive and analytic studies,
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Internal Medicine II
This will provide an understanding
acquisition of the clinical skills of
of the most common conditions
interviewing, history taking, physical
application of epidemiology to public
During this clinical rotation
encountered in routine clinical
examination, clinical problem
health practice, communication
the student will learn the basic
practice and an insight into patient
solving, and medical record keeping.
and dissemination of epidemiologic
principles of infectious diseases
management.
findings. The course will be
(the etiology, pathogenesis and
Our objective is to enable a
presented in lectures and exercises
epidemiology) with emphasis on
student to: demonstrate effective
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communication skills and
covered). The emphasis is placed
grammatical rules in order to reach
and processing of the medical
professional behavior with patients,
on aspects of metabolic medicine
the level of competence enabling the
samples for investigations, culture
families, and other health care
(obesity, metabolic syndrome,
translation of necessary Latin texts and
methods, viral antigens discovering,
providers; obtain and record,
diabetes, hypertension etc.), because
documents. Latin for Medicine prepares
pathogenic factors, course of
in verbal and written format, a
of the epidemiological scale of the
students to use Latin in medical practice
infection in a macroorganism,
comprehensive history, physical
problem, and the dominant profile
by writing and interpreting medical forms
defensive mechanisms against viral
examination and a problem focused
of patients in our Department. The
and documents and by putting diagnoses.
infection, diseases caused by viruses
assessment; render a concise
course also covers basic aspects of
Latin is taught in modules organized
and prions, drugs used in viral
presentation and comprehensive
endocrinology (thyroid, menstrual
according to grammatical criteria.
infections treatment, diagnostics and
discussion of a patient; understand
disorders, menopause, etc.) because
Medical register required in doctors of
prophylaxis of viral infections.
clinical features, differential
of its multidisciplinary significance.
medicine practice is provided.
diagnosis, evaluation, and
We also intend to broaden some
management of common medical
elements of history taking and
illnesses requiring hospitalization;
clinical examination including
know the indications, hazards, and
cardiac examination in children,
I. General Microbiology - morphology,
relationship and epidemiological
practical performance of common
though further detailed knowledge
physiology, metabolism, culture
concepts. The epidemiology,
bedside procedures; understand the
of congenial heart defects should be
of bacteria, bacterial preparations
symptomatology, pathogenesis,
basic approach to interpreting ECG,
gained during subsequent training in
and their dyeing, influence of
laboratory diagnosis and therapy
diagnostic imaging procedures and
Pediatrics.
physical and chemical factors on
of the major parasitic (Protozoa,
microorganisms, antibiotics and
Plathyhelminthes, Nematoda,
chemotherapeutics, mechanisms
Arthropoda) and fungal important
of drug resistance, sampling for
pathogens of human diseases are
Aim of teaching - introduction of
bacteriological investigations and the
covered. Laboratory methods in
the laboratory diagnostics of basic
basis of bacteriological diagnostics.
mycology and parasitology are also
laboratory test results; appreciate
the basic principles of clinical ethics,
Laboratory Diagnostics
including medical professionalism
and issues at the end of life.
IV. Parasitology & Mycology Microbiology
the host-parasite/fungus
Introduction
systemic and organ disorders.
to Clinical Medicine
Lectures include principles of
II. Bacteriology - issues concerning
included.
Neurology
aetiology, pathogenesis and basic
bacterial human pathogens:
The program of this course is
clinical symptoms of diseases; also
morphology of Gram-positive
designed to be complementary to
other basic diagnostic procedures
and Gram-negative, aerobic and
The clinical rotation in Neurology
the Introduction to History Taking
are presented. The principle aim of
anaerobic bacteria, metabolism
consists of lectures and ward
and Clinical Examination (Physical
classes is the interpretation of the
of these bacteria and culture
teaching, which provide close
Diagnosis I and II) that students
laboratory test results, i.e. their
conditions, pathogenic factors,
contact with patients and various
should have completed prior to
usefulness in clinical practice.
pathogenicity, diagnostics and
disorders of the nervous system.
prevention of infection with a given
The course will cover most of the
pathogen.
neurological problems, with a special
this course. Our aim is to provide
a broad introduction into Internal
Latin
Medicine, though elements of other
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taxonomy, morphology, physiology,
emphasis on cerebro-vascular
specialties (like the management of
The objective of Latin Language course
III. Virology - taxonomy of
diseases, demyelinating diseases,
patients with diabetes and thyroid
is to teach students the basic medical,
viruses, morphology and stages
dementias and neurodegenerative
disease during pregnancy would be
anatomical vocabulary and set of
of their replication, sampling
diseases, movement disorders,
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epilepsy, headaches and other pain
initial examination via radiological
the lecture format. The lectures will
symptoms.
assessment to surgical procedure.
provide an overview that “hits the
Both lectures and practical classes
Nuclear Medicine
will extensively apply to a state of
highlights” of the topic and provides
Basic knowledge and understanding
an opportunity for interact with
of the visual system is essential to
the lecturer. The detailed subjects
any practicing physician. Ophthalmic
the art neuro-imaging technique and
Course includes mentioned below
of the course are determined
signs and symptoms are present in
other important diagnostic methods.
problems:
by the objectives delineated by
many systemic diseases. We aim
In order to benefit the most of the
» Principles of Nuclear Medicine,
the Association of Professors of
at providing students with good
course the students are expected to
» Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
understanding of the basic anatomy
be well familiar with neuroanatomy,
» Radiopharmaceuticals, neurophysiology and neuroscience.
» Ionizing Radiation Protection, and physiology of the visual system
Oncology & Palliative Care
» Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Neurosurgery
» Clinical Applications of
Radionuclide Diagnostics,
as well as with good history-taking
and examining skills including
The main goal of the course is to
recognition of important clinical
summarize the wide knowledge
signs and common diseases. Having
Students are given an introduction
» Nuclear Medicine Therapy, about human malignancies. During
mastered the basics, you will be
into research, basic clinical skills,
» Modern Imaging Techniques in
clinical rotations the students
introduced to many interesting
have an opportunity to participate
areas of medical and surgical
in operative and radiation therapy
Ophthalmology, remaining a subject
procedures. The attendance at daily
of post-graduate teaching. and opportunities for careers
Nuclear Medicine.
in neurosurgery. This clinical
rotation provides basic information
Obstetrics & Gynecology
concerning discipline focused on
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Ophthalmology
rounds and examinations, both on
operative treatment of the conditions
The OB/GYN course is designed
the wards and in the outpatients’
of the central and peripheral nervous
to help student in several ways,
clinics, allows to introduce them
systems. Neurosurgical conditions
i.e. to gain an understanding of
into the symptomatology of
The faculty and staff of the
include primarily brain, spinal cord
OB/GYN as a specialty to aid in
malignant diseases. The purpose
Department of Orthopedics and
and peripheral nerves disorders.
career planning; increase skill in
of rotations is also to acquaint
Pediatric Orthopedics at the Medical
The goal of the rotation is to develop
performing complete breast and
students with the crucial role of
University of Lodz offer student’s
a basic ability to diagnose, and to
pelvic examination, to recognize
clinical multidisciplinary team in
program of orthopedics and trauma
understand the technical expertise
the significance of abnormal
combined treatment. Although a
surgery with the broadest experience
necessary for the effective surgical
findings; to deepen understanding
series of lectures are designed to
possible.
treatment of lumbar and cervical
of common issues in women’s
give a wide view on most common
discs herniations, hydrocephalus,
health care, to enable students to
tumors, the emphasis is placed on
Students rotate at two-day intervals
head trauma, brain tumors and
appropriately manage, triage, and
the prophylaxis and early diagnosis
between adult, pediatric and out-
cerebral aneurysms. All such
refer, regardless of future practice
of human malignancies. Several
patients clinic as small practice
clinical conditions are also available
choice; grasp medical knowledge
aspects of treatment and care of
groups under the leadership of
in a virtual form with computer
related to women’s health care at
terminally ill patients are also
the English speaking assistant,
and movie presentations and with
least at the level required to pass
considered during the course.
with close supervision of attending
observation of surgical procedures
licensing exams. In order to achieve
staff. The department’s educational
in the operating room. Various
these goals, specific key women’s
philosophy is to give student the first
clinical cases are shown from
health topics will be presented in
Orthopedic Surgery
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priority in the diagnostic/therapeutic
to the out-patient E.N.T. practice.
of diseases and symptoms and is
diseases. Lectures and seminars
decision making process. During
Otolaryngologic Emergencies.
devoted to unify the knowledge on
provide the student with the basic
molecular, cellular and systemic
knowledge of normal physical and
classes students will participate
in outpatient clinics, in the
Pathology
levels. The understanding of
mental development of children
operating theatres, and at the case
(PM - Pathomorphology)
the disease is important for the
as well as the relevant basic
correct diagnosis and rational
science material related to cardiac,
Pathomorphology is a bridging
treatment of the patient. Therefore
gastrointestinal, pulmonological,
discipline involving both basic
pathophysiology is a bridging
neurological, hematological,
Students are expected to attend
science and clinical practice and is
discipline between clinical and basic
immmunological and other diseases
the daily ward rounds, to review
devoted to the study of the structural
science. Moreover, pathophysiology
of childhood.
with assistant the current status of
and functional changes in cells,
organizes the knowledge of
inpatients, overnight admissions
tissues, and organs that underlie
students and shows application of
and try to arrange appropriate
disease. By the use of morphologic,
science acquired by the student
investigations and radiographs.
molecular and immunologic
on physiology, biochemistry and
A series of lectures and seminars
techniques, pathomorphology
histology in practice. The course of
designed to familiarize students
Students are expected to attend
explains the four aspects of a
pathophysiology is composed of 72
with pharmacology - a science which
outpatient clinic and work with the
disease process: the structural
hrs of labs and 3 hrs of lectures.
binds basic medical science with
plaster technician.
alterations induced in the cells and
The didactic process is focused on
clinical subjects.
organs of the body (morphologic
understanding the main pathological
changes), the cause (etiology), the
processes such as inflammation,
Pharmacology, which is a study of
mechanisms of its development
repair, neoplasm, endocrine
what drugs do, and how they do it,
Examination of the ENT patient -
(pathogenesis), and the functional
regulation disorders and others.
deals with mechanism of actions,
basic examination techniques and
consequences of the morphologic
diagnosis of the most common
changes (clinical significance)
otolaryngological diseases.
providing a sound foundation for
Review of anatomy, physiology
rational clinical care and therapy.
The clinical rotation allows the
drugs effectively in therapy. During
and pathophysiology of the nose,
The study of pathomorphology is
student to learn the symptomatology
this course students are required to
paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx,
divided into general and systemic
and the treatment of most common
attend lectures and seminars.
external, middle and inner ear.
pathomorphology. These courses
disorders and diseases of childhood
Head and Neck tumors with the
including lectures, microscopy
including neonatology, pediatrics
special emphasis on: oral cavity and
classes, autopsy and laboratory
surgery and cardiology. The rotation
pharynx. Nasal cavity and paranasal
classes and seminars are conducted
gives the opportunity to acquire
Students will have an opportunity
sinuses. Larynx. External and middle
in the Pathomorphology Department.
the necessary skills in taking
to acquaint themselves with basic
a pediatric history, to examine
issues associated with widely
children of all ages and to gain
understood medical diagnostics.
experience in selection of important
The spectrum of classes encloses
clinical information. During clinical
the training of skills that will be
presentations a student learns
required for further education
how to recognize and differentiate
in clinics, however, at this initial
conferences. They will attend a case
conference with the whole staff.
Otolaryngology
ear. Principles of the audiometric
examination and vestibular test.
Inner ear disease: hearing loss,
vertigo. Basic E.N.T. producers and
surgical techniques - indications
and complications. Introduction
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Pathology
(PPh - Pathophysiology)
Pathophysiology is aimed at the
description of the mechanisms
Pharmacology & Toxicology
uses, adverse effects, and fate of
Pediatrics
drugs in humans. Knowledge of
pharmacology is essential for using
Physical Diagnosis I
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period of clinical training, in our
and complete information while
nervous system, and blood, and their
orthodontics, the students will learn
center students perfect their skills
maintaining patient comfort and
mutual relationships. During first
about developments in dentition and
on phantoms or colleagues under
dignity; acquire and hone the
part of the tutorial (seminar) some
occlusion with a stress on etiology
experienced clinicians` eye. List
knowledge and skills to perform a
physiological terms are discussed
and treatment of malocclusion. The
of subjects of individual classes is
complete physical examination of the
with the tutor. The second part
course also deals with pathogenesis
provided below: bases of rational
various body systems; gain insight
(laboratory) shows in practice some
and symptoms of periodontal and
clinical reasoning, communication
into recognition of pathological
aspects of the human physiology.
oral mucosal diseases and provides
skills, physical examination: chest,
physical signs in patients with
abdomen, breasts, bases of clinical
common medical problems requiring
investigations: ENT, gynecological
treatment; learn to present an
management in states of emergency
organized, thorough case history
Consists of 2 major components:
is devoted to etiology, manifestation
(resuscitation), basic actions in
in both written and verbal form;
General Polish and Medical Polish.
and treatment of orofacial
small surgery - wound suture,
understand the differences in
The objective of General Polish
infections, tumors of head and
venepuncture, practical training
approach to patients, in the various
course is to reach the level of
neck, craniofacial fractures and face
and interpretation of results of
areas of medicine and surgery
competence in every day language
injuries. To obtain credit the students
simple additional investigations:
(internal medicine, general surgery,
enabling the communication with
must show basic knowledge of
ECG, blood pressure measurement
ENT, ophthalmology, neurology);
native speakers. Medical Polish
dentistry acquired from the lectures.
implementation of present teaching
practice the use of various
prepares students to use Polish
methods (CAT - Computer Assisted
equipment and learn how to perform
with patients as well as medical
Training) - simulations of treatment
routine procedures.
personnel, both in oral and written
of difficult clinical cases.
Polish
signs of systemic diseases in oral
cavity. The fourth part of the course
Psychiatry
form. The course is taught in
During the course of clinical
modules organized according to
psychiatry the students are
semantic criteria accompanied by
taught about: schizophrenia,
In your time during the physiology
selected grammatical items. Spiral
mood disorders, anxiety disorders,
Physical Diagnosis is a multi-
course you will be given an insight
method used in teaching enables the
personality disorders, eating
departmental course, that provides
into how the human body functions.
topics to reappear on various levels
disorders, substance abuse,
a practical approach to the science
This physiological knowledge will
of language competence.
disorders of old age and chosen
of clinical medicine. The students
help you to understand pathologic
will gain the knowledge and skills
events that you will learn about
essential for completing a medical
in your future clinical courses.
history and physical examination.
Similarly, physiology provides you
The purpose of the course is to
of psychiatric disorders and perform
The course emphasizes patient
with information that will make your
provide medical students with
psychiatric evaluation. Students
interviewing, acquiring a medical
future learning of pharmacology
some basic information about
are expected to be able to perform
data base and performing a
easier. The knowledge of physiology
dental problems. The course is in
Mental State Examination, to
comprehensive physical examination.
is necessary for you to be successful
four parts: preventive dentistry,
establish diagnosis and treatment.
at clinical sciences.
orthodontics, periodontal diseases
The course consists of lectures,
Objectives: develop skills in medical
There are four modules of tutorials
and oral surgery. Special attention
seminars and classes.
interview that allows to establish
where you will learn physiology of
is paid to caries prevention and
rapport and to gather accurate
respiration, cardiovascular system,
fluoride therapy. During the part on
Physiology
Physical Diagnosis II
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practical tips on how to recognize
problems in child and adolescent
Propedeutics of Dentistry
psychiatry. Each participant is
obliged to be able to elicit symptoms
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abdominal radiology. The special
the principles of diagnosis and
detailed information about the basics
attention will be paid for diagnostic
treatment of surgical emergencies,
of transplantology and deep vein
Public Health course will provide an
imaging in emergency medicine.
such as: acute appendicitis, acute
thrombosis. All course participants
overview of major areas of modern
They also review current trends in
pancreatitis, acute cholecystitis,
have a chance to gain their own
public health activities. It will start
pediatric radiology, oncological and
perforation of the gastrointestinal
practical experience during bedside
with the historical background
interventional radiology.
tract, ileus, gastrointestinal
training and operating theatre
bleeding, acute intestinal vascular
activities.
Public Health
and outline of major public
health achievements, following
Rehabilitation
being presented. Students receive
by systematic review of tools and
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disorders and traumatology are
source of information describing
Rehabilitation (Latin: re - again, from
population’s health status (mortality,
beginning, against; habilis - efficient,
life expectancy, morbidity). Key
appropriate, suitable) becomes an
determinants of health (socio-
indispensable component of social
economic factors, health behaviors
development of every modern
and physical environment) will be
country, first introduced in 1918 by
presented and their link to major
Douglas McMurtie. Rehabilitation
health outcomes will be indicated.
determines the set of activities,
Implications for health promotion
which aim is to restore or shape the
and health education will be
lost, optimum, biological, family and
presented as well as the examples
social functions for the handicapped.
of public policies incorporating novel
During the course the student will
approach to public health issues.
learn the basics of neurological
The course will be presented in form
rehabilitation, cardiovascular
of lectures and exercises. Course
rehabilitation, pulmonary
assessment by test.
rehabilitation and balneotherapy.
Radiology
Surgery
The course will introduce the main
The clinical course in General
principles of diagnostic imaging.
Surgery is intended to provide
Seminars will be conducted on
students with theoretical and
the following topics: physical
practical knowledge required for
and technical principles of X-ray
successful diagnosis and treatment
imaging, sonography, CT and MRI,
of a surgical patient. Seminars
radiographic anatomy in diagnostic
cover various issues regarding
imaging, basics of recognition
most common surgical diseases.
and differentiation of pathologic
First of all, such surgical basics as
processes in neuroradiology, skeletal
pathology, treatment of shock and
system radiology, thorax and
sepsis are introduced. Moreover,
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