Curriculum Description
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
- Name of Organization: Baghdad College of Medicine
- Department: Medicine department/ Dermatology
- Module Name: Dermatology
- 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
- 1. Gaining adequate knowledge about diseases of the skin
- 2. Gaining proper clinical skills in evaluating patients with different skin conditions
Outcome of this Module
A. Cognitive and Theoretical Goals:
- Getting proper knowledge about etiology, clinical features, investigations, and treatment of skin diseases.
B. Skills:
- 1. Gaining adequate skills in physical examination of patients with skin diseases.
- 2. Formulating differential diagnosis.
- 3. Communication with the patients.
Values and Sentimental Goals
- 1. Learning medical ethics.
- 2. Encouraging students to have the feeling of responsibility for the patients.
General and Qualifying Skills
- 1. Encouraging the students to self-learn and apply what they have learned.
- 2. Enhancing self-confidence in the students.
Infrastructure
| Week | Hours | Topics | Learning Outcomes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-1 | 60 |
1. Structure and function of the skin 2. Clinical signs & pathological terms in dermatology 3. Bacterial & viral skin diseases |
Mentioned | Short cases |
References
Course Books Required: Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine
Main References (Sources): Hunter Clinical Dermatology
Course Development Plan
- 1. Addition of more illustrations (videos and images)
- 2. Encouraging students to attend consultations unit to observe cases