Curriculum Description
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General Description
- Name of Organization: Baghdad College of Medicine
- Department: Medicine Department / Rheumatology
- Module Name: Rheumatology
- Course Pattern: Clinical Sessions and Large Groups
- Semester and Year: 5th Year
- Total Course Hours: 25 Theoretical Hours, 35 Clinical Sessions Hours
Goal of the Course
Gaining enough knowledge and clinical skills in rheumatic diseases.
Outcome of this Module
A. Cognitive and Theoretical Goals:
- Definition of rheumatic diseases.
- Definition of the causes and mechanisms of rheumatology diseases.
- Knowledge about diagnosing rheumatology diseases.
- Treatment of rheumatic diseases.
- Knowing the future and development of the diseases and its complications.
B. Skills:
- Teaching students to take a medical history for rheumatic diseases.
- Teaching students clinical examination.
- Teaching students diagnostic methods.
Methods of Learning
- Using the curriculum plan (large groups and clinical sessions).
- Using references.
- E-learning.
- Use image and video explanations.
Methods of Assessment
- Clinical history and exam.
- Practical exam using images and videos.
- Using a checklist through a clinical exam.
Values and Sentimental Goals
- Learning medical ethics.
- Encouraging students to have the feeling of responsibility for the patients.
General and Qualifying Skills
- Encouraging the students to self-learn and apply what they have learnt.
- Enhancing self-confidence in the students.
Infrastructure
| Topic | Assessment Method | Teaching Method | Weeks | Outcomes | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degenerative Joint Diseases: Osteoarthritis | Written Exam | LGT | 26-1 | Mentioned | 53 |
| Inflammatory Joint Diseases: Rheumatoid Arthritis | Written Exam | LGT |
References
- Course Books Required: Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine
- Main References (Sources):
- - Harrison’s Rheumatology textbook
- - Current Medicine
- - Kumar and Clark of internal Medicine
Recommended Resources
- Rheumatology journals
Electronic References
Course Development Plan
- Addition of more clinical exams.
- Addition of more illustrations (videos and images).
- Addition of the updates in the diagnosis and treatments in rheumatology to the curriculum.