Curriculum Description - Pathology
This course description provides a necessary summary of the most important characteristics of the course and the expected learning outcomes for the student to achieve evidence of whether they made the most of the available learning opportunities. It must be linked to a description of the program.
General Description
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization: | Baghdad College of Medicine |
| Department: | Pathology and Forensic Medicine |
| Module Name: | Systemic Pathology |
| Course Pattern: | Large group lectures, small group lessons, and interactive teaching |
| Semester and Year: | 4th Year / Semester 1 & 2 |
| Total Course Hours: | 15 practical hours + 90 hours theoretical |
Goal of the Course
This module deals with pathology of all systems in the human body discussing the pathogenesis, morphologic features of all diseases related to these systems:
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Hematology (RBCs, WBCs, Blood transfusion, bleeding disorders)
- Lymphoid system
- Breast
- Female genital tract
- Male genital tract
- Urinary system
- GIT system
- Liver
- Pancreas and gall bladder
- Musculoskeletal system
- Central nervous system
- Skin
- ENT
- Blood Bank Field Visit
Outcome of this Module
A. Cognitive and Theoretical Goals:
Pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic morphologic features (gross & Microscopic) of diseases of all body systems.
B. Skills:
Interpretation of common histopathological abnormalities (gross in body systems).
Methods of Learning
- Large group lectures
- Integrated learning activities
- Web-based learning activities
- Small teaching visit groups
Methods of Assessment
- Written exams (single choice and modified essay questions)
- Formative assessment (web-based not marked)
- Pathological slides examination
C. Values and Sentimental Goals:
- Establishing good communication between the student and their colleagues
- Teaching the student the proper attitudes and behaviors within the laboratory environment
- Teaching the student the proper attitudes and behaviors within the clinical environment
Methods of Learning
- Learning the above points during theoretical and practical training in the teaching halls and labs
Methods of Assessment
- Continuous progress assessments during clinical sessions, small group learning, and ILAs
D. General and Qualifying Skills (Other Skills Related to Employability and Personal Development):
- Microscopic examination of different pathologic cases related to all body systems
- Using IT for updating information and assignment preparation
Infrastructure
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Books Required: | Robbins Basic Pathology |
| Main References (Sources): | Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease |
| Recommended Resources: | 1. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (Critical evaluation of metallization in electrical injuries, December 2017, Volume 38, Issue 4, pp. 333-335)
2. Forensic Science International (The pathology of torture, Available online 18 December 2017) 3. Journal of Medical Ethics (Teaching and assessing medical ethics, Volume 32, Issue 3) 4. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (An autopsy study of death due to suicidal hanging, Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2016, pp. 248-254) 5. Regional strategy to improve civil status registration systems and statistics Vital (2214-2219), WHO, Eastern Regional Office (The importance of scientific and accurate editing of live birth, birth, and death certificates) |
| Electronic References: | 1. Medical Ethics Book issued by the International Doctors Organization in Geneva (Available online)
2. The World of Forensic Medicine (contains various topics, including self-reading lessons prepared by forensic medicine teachers at the Faculty of Medicine, Baghdad, Professor Dr. Nabil Ghazi Hashim Al-Khateeb) |
Course Development Plan
- Decrease the number of students recruited to the medical college
- Increase the number of teaching staff in clinical training
- Improving the skill lab to supply more smart manikins useful in clinical teaching