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Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology and
Hepatology
فى امراض الجهاز الهضمى والكبدالدكتوراه درجه
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Page
I – Welcome Statement
II - Mission Statement
III – Senior supervisor and affiliated departments and Hospitals
IV – Program specifications
1 - Basic Information
2 - Professional Information
3 – Academic standards
4 – Curriculum structure and contents
5 - Program courses:
6. Program admission requirements:
7. Regulation for progression and program completion
8. Appendix: course specifications
Medical ethics, Medical statistics, Hospital management course
specifications
Biochemstry & Molecular biology course specifications
Physiology course specifications
Pathology course specification
Anatomy course specifications
Pharmacology course specifications
Pediatric Gastroentistinal &Liver diseases course specifications
Women’s and Geriatric Health issues in gastroentistinal and liver
diseases course specification
1 – Introduction
2 – Supervisors
3 - Tables for training records
4 – Log book preview
VII - Head of department approval for the exam entry
Detachable forms:
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VIII – Thesis follow up
IX - Evaluation forms
I – Welcome Statement:
The Department of General Internal medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology
division welcomes you to the Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology and
Hepatology. As a department we are committed to medical student education and
continuously strive to improve your educational experience.
This handbook presents information guide and logbook activity of this master
degree administered by the General Internal medicine Gastroenterology &
Hepatology division, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.
II - Mission Statement:
The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is ―Preparation of
a trained physician, researcher and life long tutor capable of following standards
of medical care and ethics, with managerial and technical skills in his specialty.
Furthermore, promotion outstanding programs of health care to serve the
society, environmental development and targeted scientific research for
continual improvement of health”.
The mission of this degree is to provide practicing clinicians in Gastroenterology &
Hepatology with a comprehensive training program both at a basic science and
clinical level. Furthermore, to provide extensive training in research design and
methodology, to facilitate candidates’ career development in clinical and basic
research of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
III – Senior Supervisor and Affilated Departments and Hospitals
Senior Supervisor
Prof.
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E-mail:
Affilated Departments and Hospitals
Internal medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology division - Faculty of Medicine,
Ain Shams University.
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IV – Program Specifications
A- Basic Information
1. Program title:
Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
2. Program type:
Single Double Multiple
3. Faculty
Ain Shams University – Faculty of medicine
4. Department
General Internal Medicine department, Gastroenterology and Hepatology division.
5. Assistant coordinator
………………………………………………………….
6. Coordinator
…………………………………………………………..
7. Last date of program approval:
……………………………………………………………
B- Professional Information:
1. Program aims:
This program should be able to:
Respond to the educational and research training needs of doctors with a
special interest in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Meet the needs of MSc candidates whilst they are completing their
clinical training or working in clinical practice.
Provide study modules designed to give candidates a sound understanding
of concepts and research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases.
Provide candidates with additional advanced modules, this will allow
them to undertake more indepth studies of specific areas in Gastroenterology and
Hepatology according to individual interest.
Support evidence-based Gastroenterology and Hepatology practice.
Give candidates an opportunity to produce a detailed dissertation on a
special topic of interest with respect to Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases.
The program will also provide an opportunity and encouragement for
appropriate candidates to apply for a MD Degree in Gastroenterology and
Hepatology.
2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
a. Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of this program the student should be able to:
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a1- Recognize anatomy, cellular and molecular biology, genetics and
pharmacology relevant to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases.
a2- Describe different types of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases and
Gastroenterology and Hepatology emergencies in adult ,pediatric and Geriatric age
groups and women.
a3- learn the principles and methods of imaging related to Gastroenterology and
Hepatology Diseases including ultrasonography, CT scan, MRI and PET.
a4- Recognize different types laboratory investigations needed for the diagnosis of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases.
a5- Study the definition, causes, pathogenesis, methods of diagnosis, different
treatment modalities, complications of gastroenterology and hepatology diseases.
a6- List the drugs used in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases, their
indications, actions and monitoring.
a7- Outline the role of patient education in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
diseases.
A8- Recognize the socioeconomic and legal aspects of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology diseases.
A9- Identify the role of non-conventional medicine in Gastroenterology and
Hepatology diseases.
b. Intellectual capabilities:
By the end of this program the student should be able to:
b1- Classify Gastroenterology and Hepatology disorders.
b2 – Differentiate Gastroenterology and Hepatology disorders from each other.
b3 - Assess multi-system disease.
b4 - Select appropriate laboratory tests.
b5 - Interpret appropriate laboratory tests.
b6 - Select appropriate imaging technique for diagnosis of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology diseases.
b7 - Interpret radiological imaging.
b8 - Interpret the results of clinical examination and investigations.
b9– Select the proper line of treatment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
diseases.
c. Professional and practical skills:
By the end of this program the student should be able to:
c1- Diagnose and treat of a full spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver disorders,
from relatively straight-forward conditions (such as peptic ulcer) to complex
problems (such as inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatico-biliary disorders).
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c2- Diagnose and treat of a full spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver disorders,
from relatively straight-forward conditions (such as peptic ulcer) to complex
problems (such as inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatico-biliary disorders)
c3- Aspirate ascetic fluid.
c4- Analyse ascetic fluids.
c5- Perform ultrasound guided liver biopsy .
c6-Interpret the finding of ultrasound
c7- Perform ultrasound
c8- Observe endoscopy and interpret the finding of colonoscopy .
c9- Do endoscopy well
d. General and transferable skills:
By the end of this program the student should be able to:
d1- Consider communication skills with patients, peers and paramedical personnel.
d2- Understand the importance of team working and peer teaching.
d3- Practice interpersonal relationships with patients, synthesis of information,
application of a large knowledge base of medicine, and judgment.
d4- Serve the interests of the patient above his or her self-interest.
3. Academic standards: (Benchmarks)
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine. University of Washington
School of Medicine
Website: www.uwgi.org
4. Curriculum structure and contents:
4 a- Program duration: three years (6 semesters) + thesis
4b- Program structure:
انمنبىج
انسبعبث انكد انمقرراث انذراسيت
انمعتمذة
درة أسبسيبث انبحث انعهمي متطهببث انكهيت
اخالقيبث انمينت األحصبء انحي ادارة األل انجسء
انمستشفيبث
GIM7101 1
GIM7102 1 انكيميبء انحييو انبينجيب انجسيئيت
GIM7103 1 انفسينج
GIM7104 1 انببثنج
GIM7105 1 انتشريح
GIM7106 1 انفبرمبكنج
11 انرسبنت
GIM7107 02 ضم انكبذ انمختهفوأمراض انجيبز اني انجسء انثبني
4 يتم اختيبر مبدة احذة من:انمقرراث
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أمراض انجيبز انيضمي انكبذ نألطفبل. -1 االختيبريت
صحت امرا ض انجيبز انيضم انكبذ نهمرأة -0
انمسنين
E7035
E7036
11 كراست األنشطت
02 انمجمع
5. Program courses:
a. Compulsory
Code Course title No. of hours / week
L C F SDL
GIM7101a 5 اخالقياخ انح
GIM7101b 5 األحصاء انحي
GIM7101c 5 ادارج انظتشفياخ
GIM7102a Biochemestry 8
GIM7102b Molecular Biology 7
GIM7103 Physiology 14
GIM7104 Pathology 14
GIM7105 Anatomy 14
GIM7106 Pharmacology 14
GIM7107
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
diseases.
L: Lecture, C: Clinical, F: field and SDL: Self directed learning
b. Elective
Code Course title No. of hours / week
L C F SDL
E7035 Pediatics Gastroenterology and
Hepatology diseases.
E7036a
Women’s Health issues in
gastrointestinal and liver diseases
E7036b
Gastrointestinal and liver diseases in
geriatric
6. Program admission requirements:
-(: يشترط نقيذ انطبنب نهحصل عه درجت انذكتراه :7انمبدة )
أ يك حاصال عه درجةح اناجظةتيز ةا يةادج انتأصةإ أ احةو انةاد األطاطةيح انتصةهح تةا ية احةو -1
تظةويو انزطةو -3 يا قةح جةح انعةم عهة يتتهثةاخ انوراطةح -2انجايعةاخ انصةزيح أ عهة درجةح يعادنةح نةا
(2يصاريف انتورية اطتالك األجشج اطتيفاء انظتواخ انتهتح ا انهحق )
انتفزغ نهوراطح نوج خض صل دراطيح عه األقم قثم دخل ايتحا انجشء انثاا يك أ يتى انتورية -4
زط انت تحودا طتيفاء انشنفض انوج عه األقم احو انظتشفياخ أ انزاكش انعهيح انعتوج ي انكهيح تعو أ
نوكترا أيزاض انجاس انض انكثو يشتزط انحصل عه درجح اناجظتيز ا يادج تانظثح 60 (5)
.انتأصإ أ دكترا انثاطح انعايح أ طة األطفال أ طة اناطق انحارج
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7. Regulation for progression and program completion
مرتين فى العام : األولى من أول يوليو حتىى خرىر أطسىوس واليا يى مىن التسجيل لدرجات الدكتوراهيتم (: 8مادة ) 0أول وفمبر حتى خرر ديسمبر
توزع الدراس فى كل عام جامعى عمى فصمين دراسيين مدة كل م هما رمس عشر اسىبوعا يبىدا الول (: 9مادة )ر مىىت ت مىىيم فصىىل دراسىىى صىىيدى مكيىى لمىىدة سىىت اسىىابيت و يىىتم فىىى أول أكتىىوبر ويبىىدا اليىىا ى فىىى م صىى فبرايىى
التسىىجيل لمدصىىل الدراسىىى ببىىل اسىىبوعين مىىن بدايتىى عمىىى البىىل بعىىد اسىىتيدا الشىىروو حسىى الم ىىررات المسىىجم ساعات معتمدة ويجوز لموالى تعىديل الم ىررات رى ل 6ولي بغى أن يزيد الع الدراسى فى الدصل الواحد عن
عين مىىن بدايىى الدصىىل الدراسىىى بالحىىف او ال ىىاف ل كمىىا يجىىوز لىى ال سىىحا رىى ل سىىت اسىىابيت مىىن احىىد اسىىبو الم رارت دون احتساب راسبا في
مدة الدراس لمحصول عمى الدكتوراه ست وي يون شهرا سىت فصىول دراسىي ل يجتىاز ر لهىم الوالى (: 77مادة )بال سىىم وب ىىا لمسىىاعات المعتمىىدة المو ىىح بالبىىا الرىىامس ويسىىتوفى ر لهىىا المومىىو م ىى بر امجىىا تىىدريبيا متكىىام
ىى مىىن السىىاعات ول يسىىمل لىى بىىدرول ا متحىىان ببىىل اسىىتيدا ي يىى أربىىاع المومىىو م األ شىىو فىىى كتيىى متابعىى المعتمدةد يجتىىاز بعىىده الوالىى امتحا ىىا ول فصىىل دراسىىء واحىىان وجىىد مىىدة الدراسىى فىىء الجىىز األول لمىىدكتوراه (: 78مااادة )
يشترو ال جاح في بالكامل لإل ت ال لمدراسى فىء الجىز اليىا ء ويشىترو ر لهىا التىدري بمحىدف المستشىديات الجامعيى عمىى أن يىتم اسىتكمال الدراسى المعتمدة من ال سم ولج الدراسات العميىا بالكميى سىوا بالىدارل أو الرىار أو المراكز
ساعات المعتمدةوب ا لمجىوز م ابشى الرسىال ببىل تلمدرجى ول مىت ال يىد ي وم الدارس لدرج الىدكتوراه بتسىجيل مو ىوع الرسىال (: 79مادة )
مرور عامين عمى التسجيل لمدرج ول يرصص لها درجات وم ابشىى ت الكميىى ي ىىوم الىىدارس لدرجىى الىىدكتوراه بمسىىتيدا متومبىىات الجامعىى ببىىل التسىىجيل ومتومبىىا(: 00مااادة )ومتومبىات الجامعى ىء الحصىول عمىى شىهادة التويدىل فىء المغى ا جميزيى ببل درول امتحان الجز اليا ءالرسال درجىى ل ومتومبىىات الكميىى ىىى ح ىىور دورات معتمىىدة مىىن لج ىى الدراسىىات العميىىا بالكميىى فىىى مجىىال 550 مجمىىوع
اجتياز ارتبارات راص تحدد ا المج الترويو والدراسات الوبي وا حصا الوبء أوعمىىى األبىىل ويرصىىص م هىىا رمىىس عشىىرة معتمىىدة سىىاع سىىتونالسىىاعات المعتمىىدة لدراسىى الىىدكتوراه (: 07مااادة )
ان وجدورمس عشرة ساع لمرسال وست ساعات عمى األبل لمجز األول األ شو ساع لكتي متابع رمىس سى وات ويجىوز لمجمىس الجامعى ب ىا ا عمىى ومى مجمىس الكميى وبعىد مدة ال يد لدرج الىدكتوراه(: 00مادة )
سىىت ادا الىىى ت ىىارير سىى وي مىىن جميىىت المشىىرفين عمىىى مواف ىى لج ىى الدراسىىات العميىىا بالكميىى بعىىد ومىى مجمىىس ال سىىم وار ه وبحد أبصى يمان س وات من تاريخ ال يد لمحصول عمى درج الدكتوراالوال السماح بم اف عام واحد
درجىى لمجىىز األول ان وجىىد 000درجىى م هىىا 7500مجمىىوع درجىىات المتحىىان ال هىىاوى لمىىدكتوراه (: 02مااادة ) درج لمدكتوراه 200مى التراكمى بما يوازفصوي ا اليها المعدل الد
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ل ومىايو يع د امتحان الدور األول فء أكتوبر و وفمبر من كل عام ويع د امتحان الدور اليىا ء فىى أبريى(: 05مادة ) من كل عام
التحريىر والعممىء والكمي يكىىى % مىىن درجى 60يكىون ال جىاح فىى مىىواد الىدكتوراه بعىد الحصىول عمىى (:06ماادة ) والشدو كل عمى حدة
فى حال است داف مدة ال يد يمكن لوال الدراسات العميا اعادة التسجيل مرة أررف ول يعتد بال جىاح فىى (: 09)مادة أو الرسال ويج اعادتهما الجز األول
Assessment Schedule and Weighing of Assessments
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End of
semester Total
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Second semester 80 80
Third semester 80 80
Fourth semester 80 80
Fifth semester 80 80
Sixth
semester
Final exam
Written
1200 1200
Oral
Practical
/Clinical
Total 400 1500 1900
عه انج انتان:يهحظح: تعادل درجاخ انتانة طثقا نهقاط
نقبط 4 : % فأكثر 02 -1 A
نقبط 7.07 : % 02% حت أقم من 51من -0 A-
نقبط 7.77 : %51% حت أقم من 52من - 7 B+
نقبط 7.22 : %52% حت أقم من 71من - 4 B
نقبط 0.07 : %71% حت أقم من 72من - 1 B-
نقبط 0.77 : %72% حت أقم من 01من - 0 C+
نقبط 0.22 : %01% حت أقم من 00من -7 C
نقبط 1.07 : %00% حت أقم من 02من - 5 C-
F صفر : %02أقم من - 0
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( عه أطاص يجع حاصم ضزب قاط كم يقةزر يضةزتا ة عةود طةاعات GPAيتى حظاب انعول انفصه )
انعةول توج يقظيا عه انظاعاخ انعتوج نهقزراخ انت درطا انتانة انفصم انوراط كةا يةتى حظةابانع
( عه أطاص يجع حاصةم ضةزب انقةاط انتة حصةم عهيةا انتانةة ة كةم يقةزر CGPAانتزاك نهتانة )
كهيح يضزتا عود طاعات انعتوج يقظيا عه يجع انظاعاخ انعتوج ان
يةتى اععةادج ة انةادج أ أ انةوكترا اناجظتيز انوتهو أقزراخ ان حانح انزطب يادج أ يجعح ي
يتى حظاب انتقويز انفعه انذ يحصم عهي أل اعادج قظ أيا اذا تكزر رطتح يحظة ن عةو انجعح قظ
قاط ا 01 1% قظ )ا06انجاح تقويز -
C).
Medical ethics course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: Internal Medicine department -
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division
Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and Occupational
Medicine
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Medical ethics course Code: GIM7101a
Credit Hours: 1/3 hour Lecture: 4h Practical 2h Total: 5h
Coordinator
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B - Professional Information
1 - Course Aims: To enable the doctorate candidate to plan, conduct, a valid research design and
follow the international guidelines of health research ethics in his specific field.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
Health Research Ethics: a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to
acquire the knowledge about:
1) Principles and guidelines of Health research ethics
2) Seven Ethical requirements of research
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3) Weighing between advancement of science and well-being of research
participants
4) Ethical issues involved in study design and Clinical trials methodology
5) The importance and functions of the research ethics committee
6) Ethical consideration in researches involving vulnerable groups including :
a. Populations and communities with limited resources
b. Special limitations on risk when research involves individuals who are not
capable of giving informed consent
c. Children
d. Individuals who (by reason of mental or behavioural disorders) are not capable
of giving adequately informed consent
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to
acquire the skills of:
1) Performing research based on systematic review of literature and evidenced
based medicine
2) Writing and carrying out sound research design
3) Minimizing the potential risks to the patients and maximizing the potential
benefits anticipated by the research
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to
Acquire the skills of:
1. Respecting research participants through all research steps through:
i. Keeping confidentiality of participants’ data
ii. Keeping complete privacy during patient Inquiring and examination
iii. The right of withdrawal from the study at any step
2. Developing an informed consent used in research involving patients or healthy
volunteers
3. Managing any adverse events resulting from the research
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Deals with his research subjects as participants having rights to be respected
2. Respects the role of the research ethics committee as assisting role
3. Communicate effectively with professional statisticians
4. Develop an informed consent both in English and Arabic languages
5. Practice exercises on health research ethics
3- Course content:
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Topics
T P
Introduction and history to Health Research Ethics 1/2 X
Ethical requirements 1/2 X
Risks and benefits Analysis 1/2 X
Importance and role research ethics committee 1/2 X
Ethical consideration in clinical trials 1/2 1
Systematic review of literature and evidence based medicine 1 X
Basics of performing an informed consent 1/2 X
Develop an informed consent both in English and Arabic languages 1
T: Tutorial and C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning
3 - Student Assessment Methods 4.1.a Written examination to assess depth of knowledge (MCQ)
4-2 Weighing of assessment
Written exam 15
Total 15
5 - List of References
5.1- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research
Involving Human Subject_files http://www.cioms.ch/
The Belmont Report
Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research
http://ohsr.od.nih.gov/guidelines/belmont.html
Declaration of Helsinki http://www.wma.net/e/ethicsunit/helsinki.htm
What Makes Clinical Research Ethical? JAMA, May 24/31, 2000—Vol
283, No. 20
Medical statistics course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division
Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and Occupational
Medicine
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Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Medical statistics course Code: GIM7101b
Credit Hours: 1/3 hour Lecture: 5 Total: 5
Coordinator
Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aim:
To enable the candidate to plan, conduct, analyze and interpret the results of a
research in his specific field. This course unit introduces the application of
statistical ideas and methodology to medical research.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 - Define medical statistics and identify uses and importance of medical statistics
in medical research
a2 – Define:
Types of variables.
Descriptive statistics.
Presentation and summarization of data.
Measures of central tendency and scatter.
Principles of probability and probability distributions.
Concepts of inferential statistics: confidence interval and hypothesis testing.
Different tests of statistical significance.
Difference between parametric and nonparametric tests of significance.
Correlation and regression
Concept of statistical modeling using multivariable and multivariate statistical
methods.
Combining evidence from different studies and meta-analysis
Importance and methods of sampling and how to determinate the suitable sample
size.
Different types of research methodology:
observational and intervention studies and the different statistical issues related to
the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of the results of each study type.
Ethical aspects of medical research including those specifically applied to clinical
trials.
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b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1 - Interpret correctly the results of statistical analyses and critically evaluate the
use of statistics in the medical literature.
b2 - Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Select appropriate study designs to address questions of medical relevance
c2 - Select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing data typically
encountered in medical applications.
c3- Use selected software packages for statistical analysis and data management.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1 - Work effectively in a group from different backgrounds.
d2 - Respects the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or
occupation.
d3 - Communicate effectively with professional statisticians and the wider medical
community, including the ability to present results of statistical analyses through
written and oral presentations
d4 - Use of computer data bases and other computer skills.
d5 - Handle data appropriately and analyze them through: decision processes,
objective criteria, problem definition, project design and evaluation, risk
management, teamwork and coordination.
d6 - Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry.
3- Course content:
Topics
T C/P
Introduction to medical statistics and its uses ½ x
Sample and population: sampling distribution of mean and proportion ½ x
Cross-tabulation and introduction to categorical data analysis ½ x
Simple correlation and simple regression ½
x
Introduction to multivariable and multivariate analysis ½ x
Study designs: observational studies ½ x
Study designs: Intervention studies: clinical trials ½ x
Study designs: Experimental animal studies ½ x
Study designs: Bias and Confounding ½ x
Meta-analysis and publication bias. ½ x
T: Tutorial and C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning
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4 - Student Assessment Methods
4-1 Written exam to assess knowledge and understanding and will concentrate on
problem solving questions
4.2. Weighing of assessment
Written exam 20
Total 20
5 - List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Student Notes on Medical Statistics and Research Methods. Prof. Mohsen Abdel
Hamid and Dr Moustafa El Houssinie. Department of Community, Environmental
and Occupational Medicine.
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Statistics in Clinical Practice. avid Coggon. BMJ Books. 2nd edition 2003
5.3- Recommended Books
Handbook of Epidemiology. Springer 2005
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
www.brettscaife.net/statistics/introstat/
onlinestatbook.com/rvls/
www. Epidemiolog.net
http://www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/spss/
Hospital management course specifications University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division
Department offering the course:
Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate– 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Hospital Management Code: E7034
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Credit Hours: 1/3 hour
Lecture: 5 Total: 5 hours
Coordinator
Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
The requirement of professional administrators in the hospitals is growing at a
rapid pace primarily because the nature of work in hospitals is quite deferent
from other organizations. Hospitals are expected to deliver quality service 24
hours a day at a minimal cost. The urgent nature of its work and the level of
efficiency that is expected have increased the need of well-formulated hospital
management courses throughout the world providing participants with basic
hospital management concepts
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1. Understand the Strategic planning requirements
a2. Know how to perform operational planning
a3. Understand human resource management
a4. Know about the quality measures of health care
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1. Create effective management systems which allow hospital management to
monitor and observe the performance of key hospital processes, organization
arrangements, people and resources.
b2. Accept and apply new strategies for hospital management.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1. Apply resource management concepts (personnel, finance, and material
resources) and the processes and strategies needed in specific hospital sectors,
c2. Communicate effectively and develop a leadership and teambuilding abilities
c3. Apply modern Change Management and Innovation Management concepts to
optimize structures,
c4. Analyze existing hospital service policies and enhance their alignment within
the local and national context.
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c5. Support quality improvement initiatives.
c6. Measure hospital performance
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will develop the following skills:
d1. The skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for
employment in a higher capacity in professional practice;
d2. A capacity to evaluate their own achievement and that of others;
d3. Self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable
situations;
d4. A capacity for independent learning and the ability to work in a way which
ensures continuing professional development;
d5. The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to an
appropriate audience;
d6. The ability to critically engage in the development of professional/disciplinary
boundaries and norms;
d7. The skills required for postgraduate study including literature searching, critical
reading, group working, assignment planning, data presentation and IT skills.
3- Course content:
Topics No of hours
L C
Basic concepts and principles of hospital
management
2
Strategic planning 4 4
Operational planning 5 4
Human resources management 5 2
Quality management 3 2
Communication skills 3 4
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4-1 Written exam
4-2 Weighing of assessment
Written exam 15
Total 15
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books
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5.2.1- Managing a Modern Hospital: Second Edition by A. V. Srinivasan
(2008)
5.3- Recommended Books
5.3.1- Management Lessons from Mayo Clinic: Inside One of the Worlds Most
Admired Service Organizations by Leonard Berry and Kent Seltman (2008)
5.3.2- Messages: The Communication Skills Book by Matthew McKay (2008)
5.4- Periodicals
5.4.1- Journal of healthcare protection management
Biochemistry course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
Department offering the course: Biochemistry department.
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Biochemistry Code: GIM7102a
Credit Hours: 1/2 hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 8
Coordinator
Biochemistry department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
At the completion of this course students will have an understanding of the
biochemistry related to gastroenterology and hepatology:
1. Charbohydrate –protien and lipid-vitamins.
2. Biochemical structures of digestive enzymes of GIT.
3. Biochemical structures of hormones and enzymes controlling GIT motility.
4. Biochemical structures of bile salts and bile acids.
5. Biochemical structures of liver enzymes.
6. Biochemical structures of pancreatic hormones and enzymes.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1) Describe the biochemical structures of vitamins, carbohydrate, protien and
lipid.
a2) Describe the biochemical structures of digestive enzymes.
a3) Describe the biochemical structures of pancreatic enzymes & hormons
a4) Outline major clinical applications of biochemistry in GIT& liver.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1) Apply the GIT & liver biochemistry facts while examining the living subject in
order to reach a proper diagnosis.
b2) Identify the different GIT hormons and enzymes and determine their
biochemical structures.
b3) Interpret the normal and abnormal biochemical tests related to gastroenterology
and hepatology.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Differentiate between GIT hormons and enzymes as regard biochemical
structures
c2- Select the proper biochemical tests to assess different GIT and liver functions.
c3- Differentiate between normal and abnormal biochemical tests of the GIT and
liver diseases.
c4- Diagnose abnormality in GIT & liver biochemical tests.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1) Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers, colleagues,
patients and others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.
d2) Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as the necessity
to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.
d3) Be responsible towards work.
d4) Maintain a professional image concerning behavior, dress and speech.
3- Course content:
Topics No of hours
L SDL
Charbohydrate X
Protein 1
Lipid 1
Vitamins 1
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Digestive enzymes 1
Pancreatic enzymes 1
Pancreatic hormones 1
Bile salt and acids 1
Liver enzymes 1
L: Lectures and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge
4.2 oral exam to assess General and transferable skills
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 30
Total 30
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://www.med.mun.ca/bio /GIT/liver.htm
Molecular biology course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
Department offering the course: Medical biochemistry and Molecular biology
department
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Molecular biology course Code: GIM7102b
Credit Hours: 1/2 hour Lecture: 1/2week Total: 7
Coordinator
Medical biochemistry and Molecular biology department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a) Gain a thorough understanding of the basic principles of molecular biology.
b) Understand the tools of DNA technology.
c) Be able to read and interpret scientific papers.
d) Design approaches to addressing questions in molecular biology
e) Understand the applications of molecular biology in Gastroenterology and
Hepatology
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 - Describe the chemistry of nucleotides and nucleic acids.
a2 - Point out the processes of replication, transcription and translation.
a3 - Describe recombinant DNA biotechniques.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1 - Select the proper investigation for Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases.
b2 - Read and evaluate scientific literature in the molecular biology sciences.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Recognize basic principle of DNA extraction
c2 - Be aware of further techniques using the extracted DNA.
c3- Read and evaluate scientific literature in the molecular biology sciences.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1 - Work effectively in a group during preparation of seminars.
d2- Respects the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or
occupation.
3- Course content:
Topics
No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
Basic DNA structure x
DNA replication x
DNA repair 1
Transcription and post transcription 1
Protein synthesis (Translation ) 1
Post translation processing 1
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Techniques PCR (Applications of polymerase
chain reaction in rheumatology)
1
Blotting (western, southern and
northen)
1
Recombinant technique 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1written exam to assess knowledge and understanding
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 20
Total 20
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Electronic lectures
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Lecture notes on molecular medicine
5.3- Recommended Books
………………………………………
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://www.web-books.com/MoBio/
http://www.coe.uncc.edu/~hhilger/EB_I_F_06/web_links_on_basics_of_molecular
_biology.htm
Beginner’s guide to molecular biology
http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/notebook/courses/guide/
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/chapter1.html
Animated Techniques:
http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/molecularbiology/molecularbi
ology.html
Physiology course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
Department offering the course: physiology department.
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
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A- Basic Information
Title: physiology course Code: GIM7103
Credit Hours: 1 hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Coordinator
Physiology department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
At the completion of this course students will have an understanding of the
functional physiology of the human GIT system and liver including :
1. Physiological terminology and GITand liver
2. Digestive enzymes of GIT and mechanism of their action.
3. Hormones and enzymes controlling GIT motility.
4. Physiology of bile formation - hormones and enzymes controlling its screation.
5. Liver physiology.
6. Pancreatic hormones and enzymes.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1) Describe the basic principles of physiology of the the GIT system and liver.
a2) Describe the physiology of digestion.
a3) Describe the physiology of metabolism
a4) Outline major clinical applications of physiology facts in GIT.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1) Apply the GIT & liver physiologic facts while examining the living subject in
order to reach a proper diagnosis.
b2) Identify the different GIT hormons and enzymes and determine their
physiologic actions.
b3) Interpret the normal physiologic functions of GIT (esophageal motility-
anorectal manometry).
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Differentiate between GIT hormons and enzymes as regard site of release and
actions.
c2- select the proper physiologic test to assess different GIT and liver functions.
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c3- Differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology of the GIT system and
liver.
c4- Diagnose abnormality in esophageal manometry – anorectal manometry.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1) Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers, colleagues,
patients and others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.
d2) Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as the necessity
to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.
d3) Be responsible towards work.
d4) Maintain a professional image concerning behavior, dress and speech.
3- Course content:
Topics No of hours
L SDL
GIT-Overview 1
Motility of esophagus (normal physiology- abnormality-
methods of assessment)
1
Motility of stomach (normal physiology- abnormality-
methods of assessment)
1
Motility of small intestine (normal physiology-
abnormality- methods of assessment)
1
Motility of large intestine and anorectal region (normal
physiology- abnormality- methods of assessment)
1
Motility of Gall bladder (normal physiology- abnormality-
methods of assessment)
1
Physiology of digesion and absorption of protein 1
Physiology of digesion and absorption of carbohydrates 1
Physiology of digesion and absorption of fats 1
Physiology of digesion and absorption of minerals –
vitamins & trace elements
1
Pancreatic hormons & enzymes 1
Physiology of bile formation-secreation & function. 2
Physiology of the liver- Detoxifing function of the liver 2
L: Lectures and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 50
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Total 50
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Ganon, 39th
edition, 2005
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://www.med.mun.ca/physiology /GIT/liver.htm
Pathology course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
Department offering the course: pathology department.
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: pathology course Code: GIM7104
Credit Hours: 1 hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Coordinator
Pathology department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
At the completion of this course students will have an understanding of the
significance of the endoscopic, gross pathological, and/or histological
characteristics of common GIT –liver diseases.
1. Types of special histochemical and immunocytochemical staining, as well as
interpretation of morphological structures in various disease states.
2. Tissue pathology of viral and nonviral hepatitis.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1) Describe the basic principles of tissue pathology of the the GIT system.
a2) Describe the growth and microscopic pictures of common GIT and liver
diseases
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
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b1) Apply the pathologic facts while examining the living subject in order to reach
a proper diagnosis.
b2) Identify the microscopic picture of common GIT and liver diseases and
determine the proper staining for each specimen.
b3) Interpret the results of tissue pathology.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Differentiate tissue pathology of various GIT and liver diseases.
c2- Select the proper staining and methods of examination for each specimen
(light-immunofloresent or electron microscop)
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1) Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers, colleagues,
patients and others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.
d2) Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as the necessity
to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.
d3) Be responsible towards work.
d4) Maintain a professional image concerning behavior, dress and speech.
3- Course content:
Topics No of hours
L SDL
Growthµscopic finding in esophageal diseases 2 x
Growthµscopic finding in stomach diseases 2
Growthµscopic finding in small intestinal diseases 2
Growthµscopic finding in IBD 1
Growthµscopic finding in large intestinal diseases 1
Growthµscopic finding in viral hepatitis 1
Growthµscopic finding in liver absceses 1
Growthµscopic finding in autoimmune hepatitis 1
Growthµscopic finding in metabolic liver diseases 1
Growthµscopic finding in gall bladder diseases 1
Growthµscopic finding in Salivery glands diseases x
Growthµscopic finding in pancreatic diseases 1 x
Growthµscopic finding in splenic diseases 1
Growthµscopic finding in abdominal lymph nodes X
L: Lectures and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 50
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Total 50
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
………………………………….
5.3- Recommended Books
……………….
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
……………………………
Anatomy course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
Department offering the course: Anatomy department.
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Anatomy course Code: GIM7105
Credit Hours: 1 hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Coordinator
Anatomy department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
At the completion of this course students will have an understanding of the
functional anatomy of the human GIT system including:
1. Anatomical terminology and GIT
2. Surface anatomy of GIT structures
3. Vasculature and innervations of GIT structures
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
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a1) Describe the basic principles of structure of the the GIT system of the human
body.
a2) Describe the surface landmarks of the GIT structures
a3) Outline major clinical applications of anatomical facts in GIT.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1) Apply the anatomical facts while examining the living subject in order to reach
a proper diagnosis.
b2) Identify the different surface markings and determine the position or course of
internal structures.
b3) Interpret the normal anatomical structures on radiographs and ultrasonography,
CT scan and nuclear magnetic resonance images.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Differentiate anatomical structures of GIT system.
c2- Select the proper surface markings for an anatomical structure.
c3- Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomical structure of the GIT
system.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1) Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers, colleagues,
patients and others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.
d2) Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as the necessity
to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.
d3) Be responsible towards work.
d4) Maintain a professional image concerning behavior, dress and speech.
3- Course content:
Topics No of hours
L SDL
Abdomen– Overview 1
GIT system- Overview 1
Oesophagus - Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Stomach- Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Small intestine- Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Large intestine- Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Liver- Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 2
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Gall bladder- Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Spleen- Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Pancreas - Nerves & Vessels, surface anatomy 1
Salivary glands 1
Abdominal muscles 1
Pretonial cavity Nerves & Vessels 1
Abdominal lymph nodes 1
L: Lectures and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 50
Total 50
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
None
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Gray's Anatomy, 39th
edition, 2005
5.3- Recommended Books
Moore, K.L. and A.F. Dalley, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 5th edition,
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
Tank, P.W., Grant's Dissector, 13th edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins,
2005
Agur, A.M.R. and Dalley, A.F. Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 11th edition,
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://www.med.mun.ca/anatomyts/msk/msktut.htm
http://www.med.mun.ca/anatomyts/radioanat/radiology/msk/limbmsk.htm
http://uwmsk.org/RadAnatomy.html
http://www.rad.washington.edu/academics/academic-sections/msk/muscle-atlas/
http://www.medmatrix.org/_SPages/rheumatology.asp
Pharmacology course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: General Internal Medicine department ,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
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Department offering the course: Pharmacology department
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: pharmacology course Code: GIM7106
Credit Hours: 1 hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Coordinator
Pharmacology department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the
principles of pharmacology affecting the Gastroenterology and Hepatology system.
For each medication, understand the dosing, pharmacokinetics, metabolism,
mechanisms of action, side effects, drug interactions, compliance issues, costs, and
use in specific patient populations, such as renal insufficiency and including fertile,
lactating, pregnant women and pediatric and geriatric population.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1) Discuss the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and pharmacotherapeutic
properties of different groups of drugs affecting GIT& liver.
a2) Discuss the adverse and toxic effects, and their management of commonly used
groups.
a3) Give an account on limitations to the use of drugs such as contraindications and
drug interactions.
a4) Define clinically relevant age, sex and genetic related variations that affect
response to drugs.
a5) Define the principles, the indications, the relative advantages and
disadvantages of various pharmacotherapy modalities.
a6) Discuss the role, prevalence and limitations of alternative and complementary
therapies commonly in use.
a7) Recognize the rational and general guidelines of the use of drugs in the proper
dose in special population such as pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnancy and lactation
and in cases of liver impairment.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1) Calculate accurately drug’s dosage, bioavailability, plasma half life and
volume of distribution in different patient populations.
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b2) Obtain and record a comprehensive drug history of the patient.
b3) Document drug adverse reactions.
b4) Observe, record and analyze the effect of drugs on biological tissues
b5) Write prescriptions for GIT& Liver diseases.
b6) Audit prescriptions citing multiple drugs.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1) Integrate, analyse and summarise information relating to practical aspects or
current advances, issues and controversies within the pharmacological sciences
from a wide range of sources and evaluate this information to draw reasoned
conclusions or sustainable judgements;
c2) Think independently, evaluate and reflect, set tasks and select appropriate and
reasoned approaches to solve GIT & liver problems;
c3) Use knowledge and understanding of the pharmacological sciences to
formulate and apply the principles of scientific inquiry to address pharmacology-
related problems;
c4) Apply the knowledge and understanding of the pharmacological sciences to
plan and undertake hypothesis-driven pharmacological research.
c5) Demonstrate confidence and competency in understanding, analysing and
interpreting pharmacological data
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1- Communication Skills:
d1-1- Patient-Doctor Relationship:
d1-2 - Demonstrate respect to all patients irrespective of their socioeconomic
levels, culture or religious beliefs and use language appropriate to the patient’s
culture .
d1-3- Provide appropriate basic drug education to the patient and his family.
d2- Collaboration with healthcare professionals: Communicate effectively with
other health care professionals to maximize patient benefits and minimize the risk
of errors.
d3- Life-long learning:
d3-1 Understand the importance of life-long self-learning and show a strong
commitment to it.
d3-2 Use current I.T. for appropriate drug database to reach information about a
specific medication.
d4-Ethical behavior:
d4-1 Respect patient’s beliefs, values and privacy .
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d4-2 Respect ethics related to drug prescription and use specially to drugs liable to
produce abuse.
d4-3 Recognize and effectively deal with unethical behavior of other members of
healthcare team.
3- Course content:
Topics No of
hours
L SDL
Drugs used in treatment of peptic ulcer diseases 1
Antirmitic drugs –prokinetic drugs 1
Drugs used in treatment of motility disorders 1
Drugs used in treatment of infectious diarrhea 1
Drugs used in treatment of food boisining 1
Drugs used in treatment of blind loop syndrome X
Drugs used in treatment of IBD 1
Antibiotic therapy for Tyfoid fever – Brusella 1
Drugs used in treatment of constipation –paraletic ileus X
Drugs indused GIT toxicity 1
Antibiotic therapy for pyemic and amoebic liver absceses 1
Drugs used in treatment of hepatic fluks 1 X
Hemostatic drugs used in GI bleeding 1
Drugs used in treatment of hepatic encephalopathy 1
Drugs used in treatment of viral hepatitis 1
Drugs used in treatment of outoimmune hepatitis 1
Drugs used in treatment of iron overload (hemochromatosis) X
Drugs used in treatment of Wilson diseases X
Drugs used in treatment of metabolic liver diseases X
Drugs induced liver toxicity 1
L: Lectures and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge, skills
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 50
Total 50
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
None
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5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
5.3- Recommended Books
Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/fda-approvals/drug-
areas.aspx?AreaID=8
http://www.medilexicon.com/drugsearch.php?a=19
http://www.chilanti.com/olbooks/medbooks/Cochrane_Musculoskeletal_Group.ht
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Gastroenterology and hepatology course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in gastroenterology
and hepatology.
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: Internal Medicine department
gastroenterology and hepatology Division.
Department offering the course: Internal Medicine department gastroenterology
and hepatology Division.
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 2nd
, 3rd
, 4th
, 5th
and 6th
semester.
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: gastroenterology and hepatology course Code: GIM7107
Credit Hours: 20 hour Lecture: 60 Clinical: 360 Field: 240
Coordinator
Professor: Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology board.
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
a) Respond to the educational and research training needs of doctors with a special
interest in gastroenterology and hepatology.
b) Meet the needs of Medical Doctorate candidates whilst they are completing their
clinical training or working in clinical practice.
c) Provide study modules designed to give candidates a sound understanding of
concepts and research in r gastroenterology and hepatology diseases.
d) Provide candidates with additional advanced modules, this will allow them to
undertake more in-depth studies of specific areas in gastroenterology and
hepatology according to individual interest.
c) Support evidence-based gastroenterology and hepatology practice.
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2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1- Describe different types of gastroenterology and hepatology Diseases and
gastroenterology and hepatology emergencies.
a2- Identify the role of imaging techniques in the investigation of the
gastroenterology and hepatology diseases
a3- Recognize different types laboratory investigations needed for the diagnosis of
gastroenterology and hepatology diseases.
a4 - Know of the place of measurement techniques using imaging (US-CT-spiral
CT.MRI) in the investigation of the gastroenterology and hepatology diseases.
a5- List the drugs used in the gastroenterology and hepatology diseases, their
indications, actions and monitoring.
a6- Outline the role of allied medical specialties (such as gastroenterology and
hepatology surgery, pathology and Radiology)
a7- Outline the role of patient education in gastroenterology and hepatology
disorders
a8- Identify the role of non-conventional medicine in gastroenterology and
hepatology disorders
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Interpret the most important symptoms and signs of disease.
b2- Select appropriate investigations and interpret the results.
b3- Formulate appropriate management plan for individual patients presenting with
the most common diseases.
b4- Make decisions regarding the common clinical situations using appropriate
problem solving skills.
b2- To know the indications for and limitations of the laboratory and imaging
techniques used in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterology and
hepatology diseases
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Elicit and correctly interpret a history of:
�the presenting symptoms of gastroenterology and hepatology disease ie pain,
hematesis, melena, GIT bleeding& extrahepatic &extra intestinal manifestations of
gastroenterology and hepatology
�the disability and handicap caused by gastroenterology and hepatology disease
�the psychosocial problems associated with gastroenterology and hepatology
disease �other general medical problems.
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c2- Undertake a physical examination, the clinical signs associated with
gastroenterology and hepatology � extrahepatic &extra intestinal manifestations of
gastroenterology and hepatology. �general medical complications of
gastroenterology and hepatology
c3- Use the clinical findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and plan of
investigation for patients presenting with of gastroenterology and hepatology
diseases
c4- Identify the correct indications for: aspiration of ascetic fluid - soft tissue
biopsy - to do US guided liver biopsy competently using the appropriate
techniques - to recognise the macroscopic appearance of normal and abnormal
ascetic fluid (non-inflammatory, inflammatory, haemorrhagic and septic).
c5- Introduce ryel and sangstakian tube competently using the appropriate
techniques).
c6- Observe endoscopy and interpret their finding.do abdominal US competently
using the appropriate techniques.
c 7- Perform endoscopies and abdominal US well.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1 - Inculcate the habit of life long learning.
d2 - Communicate, explain and discuss with the patient � the diagnosis, � the
need for further investigations � the evidence-based management options, their
risks and benefits and need for clinical monitoring. � the need for
radiologic/surgical intervention, and the main risks and benefits � the patient’s
views on causation, management and the risks and benefits of complementary or
non-conventional approaches
d3- Identify the need for - � paramedical intervention, and aids to assist self care,
mobility or driving � intervention by other relevant specialists including the
surgery, radiology,& renal physician � education and self management techniques
� disability benefits or re-training to reduce the socioeconomic impact of
gastrointestinal and liver disease on the patient.
d4- Communicate these needs effectively � with other clinical colleagues � with
relevant support workers including medical social worker and voluntary agencies.
3- Course content:
2nd
semester
Title: Module 1 Code: GIM7107a
Credit Hours: 5.5 Lecture: 2/w for 11 w Total: 22
Clinical: 8/w Total: 120
Module 1
Topics No. of hours
40
L T C SDL
SECTION I APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH
Gastroentistinal and liver DISEASE
1. Physical Examination ofpatients with Gastroentistinal and
liver disease.
1
2. ascitec fluid aspiration & analysis 1
3. Laboratory Diagnosis. 1
4. Approach to the Patient with vomiting 1
5. Approach to patient with hematemsis 1
6. The Patient with lower GIT bleeding 1
7. Approach to the Patient with dyspepsia 1
8. Approach to the patient with acute abdomen. 1
9. Approach to the Patient with diarrhea 1
10. Approach to the Patient with bloody diarrhea. 1
11. The Patient with joundice. 1
12. Approach to the Patient with acute& chronic hepatitis 1
13. Approach to the Patient with liver cirrhosis 1
14. Approach to the Patient ascitis 1
SECTION II gastrointestinal diseases
15.esophegus : Diagnosis and Clinical Features-
investigation&imeges&treatment of (GERD-OV-achalisia –
cancer .
2
16.motility disorders &manometry-acid PH metry. 1
17. peptic ulcer diseases and dyspepsia-cancer stomach 2
18. small intestinal diseases(IBD-malabsorption) 2
19. diarrhea &constipation 1
20.IBS 1
21. colorectal cancer 1
22.pancreatic diseases 1
3rd
semester
Title: Module 2 Code: GIM7107b
Credit Hours: 5.2 Lecture: 1.2/w for 12 Total: 18
Clinical: 8/w Total: 120
Module 2
Topics No. of hours
L T C SDL
SECTION III liver diseases
22. choelistasis 1
23. acute viral hepatitis 1
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24. acute non viral hepatitis 1
25.liver cirrhosis. 1
26.NASH. 1
27. HCC 1
28. metabolic liver diseases. 1
29. biliary diseases 1
30. autoimmune hepatitis. 1
31. toxic hepatitis 1
32. ascitis 1
33. hepatic encephalopathy 1
34. liver in systemic diseases 1
35. venooclusive diseases 1
36. Budd-chiarysyndrom 1
37. liver cell failure 1
SECTION IV
38.Stem cell transplantation 1
39. liver tansplantation 1
4 th
semester
Title: Module 3 Code: GIM6107c
Credit Hours: 5.3 Lecture: 2/w for 10w Total: 20
Clinical: 8/w Total: 120
Module 3
Topics No. of hours
L T C SDL
SECI10N V
40. Radiology and GIT 2
41. Radiology and liver 2
42. Basic prenciples of US 3
43. Basic prenciples of liver biopsy 1
44. Basic prenciples of upper endoscopy 3
45. Basic prenciples of lower endoscopy 4
46. liver transplantation (indecation – modalities ) 1
47. preoperative medical care ½
48. postoperative medical care ½
49. complications of transplantation 2
50. post oberative care – complication in donner 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C: Clinical and SDL: Self directed learning
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5th
semester
Title: Module 4 Code: GIM7107d
Credit Hours: 4 Field: /w Total: 240
Module 4
Topics No. of hours
L C F SDL
SECI10N VII
51. Basic principles of US 30
52. Basic principles of liver biopsy 30
SECI10N VIII
53. Basic principles of upper endoscopy 30
54. Basic principles of injection sclerotherapy 30
55. Basic principles of Band ligation 30
56. Basic principles of therapeutic upper endoscopy 30
57. Basic principles of lower endoscopies 15
58. Basic principles of therapeutic lower endoscopies 15
SECI10N X
59. Basic principles of diagnostic ERCP 15
60. Basic principles of therapeutic ERCP 15
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C: Clinical and SDL: Self directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge, skills
4.2 Clinical exam to assess practical and professional skills
4.3 oral exam to assess General and transferable skills
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 500
4.2 Clinical exam 300
4.3 Oral exam 50
Total 850
End semester exams 400
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
………………………………………
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
5.3- Recommended Books
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
Gastroenterology and Hepatology journals
http://www.epodiatry.com/resource/rheumatology-journals.htm
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Pediatric gastroentistinal and liver diseases course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Master of Science in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Internal Medicine department
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division
Department offering the course: Internal Medicine department
Gastroenterologyand Hepatology Division
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 6th
semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: pediatric gastroentistinal and liver diseases
Code: E7035
Credit Hours: 4 hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Clinical: 6/ week Total: 180
Coordinator
Internal Medicine department Gastroenterologyand Hepatology Division
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the principles and
practice of pediatric gastroentistinal and liver diseases which will allow them to
recognize age related physiological and psychological variables. Evaluate, choose
and interpret appropriate investigations for child in health and diseases. Students
will also learn to recognize role of GIT &liver diseases in child growth. It also
enable students to understand unique aspects of GIT &liver diseases in the
pediatric versus the adults patients together with congenital diseases common in
infants and children
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1- Understand the age related physiological and psychological variables.
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a2 - Understand the effect of GIT & liver diseases on infant and child
development.
a3 - Understand the pharmacokinetic and side effect of therapy of GIT &liver
diseases on infant and children development.
a4- Understand the unique aspects of diseases in the pediatric versus adult patients.
a5- Diagnose and treate GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure during infancy and
childhood period.
a6-Recognize the common congenital GIT & liver disorders in infant and children.
a7-Recognize the manifestation of GIT & liver disorders that span the pediatric and
adult age groups
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Interpret the data of examination and investigation to reach a diagnosis
b2 –Select proper treatment for GIT & liver diseases during infancy and childhood
period.
b3 –Differentiate between GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure during infancy
and childhood period.
b4-Provide proper treatment for GIT & liver disorders that span the pediatric and
adult age groups
b5-Diagnose common congenital GIT & liver disorders that ocure in pediatric.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Demonstrate application of their knowledge base in infant and children with
GIT &liver diseases .
c2- Demonstrate critical use of medication for GIT &liver diseases on development
of infant and children
c3- Select diagnostic or screening methods which will be most appropriate and
informative in a given clinical situation·
c4- Identify appropriate information to be given to patients and their families or
their referring clinicians;
c5- Evaluate and interpretat clinical and laboratory data to reach diagnosis.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1- Be responsible for one’s own work in independent tasks and as part of a team
effort; · time management skills to accomplish individual designated tasks by a
given date;
d2- Plan tasks fairly within a team and set dates for review or feedback;
d3- Demonstrate effective interpersonal group skills with particular reference to
educational, cultural and religious diversity; team leadership; constructively critical
self- and peer-evaluation;
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d4- Write scientific report, poster presentation and oral presentation skills;
d5- Use of online databases and e-journals;
3- Course content:
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
Age differences and changes during infant and children in
laboratory values
1
Age differences in pharmacokinetics of medications 1
the effect of GIT &liver diseases on infant and children 2
Congenital Gastrointestinal and liver disorder 2
Gastrointestinal motility disorder in infant and children 3
Clinical presentation of Gastrointestinal and liver disorder
in infants and children
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder unique to infants and
children.
1
Manifistation of Gastrointestinal and liver disorder that span
the pediatric and adult age group
1
Maternal-fetal transmission of infectious Gastrointestinal
and liver disorders and their manegement
1
The potential harm of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities
of Gastrointestinal and liver disorder (medication-
endoscopys, radiographic test...) on fetus
1
Liver transplantation and female fertility 1
Family planning in patients with Gastrointestinal and liver
disorder
1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed
learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 100
Total 100
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
…………………………….
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
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Women’s HealtH and geriatrics issues in gastroentistinal and liver diseases course specification Women’s Health issues in gastroentistinal and liver diseases course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Internal Medicine department
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division
Department offering the course: Internal Medicine department
Gastroenterologyand Hepatology Division
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 6th
semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Women’s Health issues in gastroentistinal and liver diseases
Code: E7036a
Credit Hours: 2hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Clinical: 2/week Total: 60
Coordinator
Internal Medicine department Gastroenterologyand Hepatology Division
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the principles and
practice of Women’s Health issues in gastroentistinal and liver diseases which
will allow them to recognize gender differences and changes during pregnancy in
normal laboratory values. Understand the effect of menstrual cycle, pregnancy,
labour and menopause on GIT & liver in health and diseases . Evaluate, choose and
interpret appropriate investigations for women in health and diseases.
Advise women with GIT & liver diseases who desire pregnancy. Students will
also learn to recognize role of GIT & liver diseases in female fertility. It also
enable students to manage GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure during
pregnancy .work with female information and diagnostic data in order to provide
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diseases risk assessment and best medical advice to women and their families in an
ethical way;
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 –Uunderstand the gender differences and changes during pregnancy in normal
laboratory values.
a2 - Understand the effect of menstrual cycle ,pregnancy ,labour and menopause on
GIT & liver diseases.
a3 - Understand the pharmacokinitic and treatogenic effect of therapy of GIT &
liver diseases during pregnancy
a4- Understand the effect of GIT & liver diseases on female fertility
a5- Diagnose and treat GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure during pregnancy
a6-Recognize the effect of GIT & liver diseases on family planning
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Interpret the data of examination and investigation to reach a diagnosis
b2 –Select proper treatment for GIT & liver diseases during pregnancy and
lactation
b3 –Differentiate between GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure during
pregnancy
b4-Provide proper family planning for women with GIT & liver diseases.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Demonstrate application of their knowledge base in family planning for women
with GIT & liver diseases
c2- Demonstrate critical use of medication for GIT & liver diseases on prognosis
of pregnancy
c3- Select diagnostic or screening methods which will be most appropriate and
informative in a given clinical situation·
c4- Identify appropriate information to be given to patients and their families or
their referring clinicians;
c5- Evaluate and interpretat clinical and laboratory data to reach diagnosis.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1- Be responsible for one’s own work in independent tasks and as part of a team
effort; · time management skills to accomplish individual designated tasks by a
given date;
d2- Plan tasks fairly within a team and set dates for review or feedback;
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d3- Demonstrate effective interpersonal group skills with particular reference to
educational, cultural and religious diversity; · team leadership; constructively
critical self- and peer-evaluation;
d4- Write scientific report, poster presentation and oral presentation skills;
d5- Use of online databases and e-journals;
3- Course content:
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
Gender differences and changes during pregnancy
in laboratory values
1
Gender differences in pharmacokinetics of
medications
1
the effect of menstrual cycle ,pregnancy ,labour
and menopause on GIT &liver in health and
diseases
3
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder in normal
pregnancy
2
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder and femal
fertility
1
Clinical presentation of Gastrointestinal and liver
disorder during pregnancy
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder unique to
pregnancy (acute fatty liver of pregnancy-HELLP
syndrome...)
1
The proper method of delivery in patients with
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder
1
Maternal-fetal transmission of infectious
Gastrointestinal and liver disorders and their
manegement
2
The potential harm of diagnostic and therabutic
modalitis of Gastrointestinal and liver disorder
(medication-endoscopys, radiographic test...) on
fetus
1
Liver transplantation and femal fertility 1
Family planning in patients with Gastrointestinal
and liver disorder
1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed
learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
49
4.1 written exam to assess knowledge
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 100
Total 100
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
…………………………….
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
Geriatric gastrointestinal and liver diseases course specification University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Internal Medicine department
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division
Department offering the course: Internal Medicine department
Gastroenterologyand Hepatology Division
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st or 2
nd or 3
rd or 4
th 5
th or 6
th semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Gastroentistinal and liver diseases in geriatric
Code: E7036b
Credit Hours: 2hour Lecture: 1/week Total: 15
Clinical: 2/ week Total: 60
Coordinator
Internal Medicine department Gastroenterologyand Hepatology Division
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the principles and
practice of gastroentistinal and liver diseases in geriatric population which will
allow them to recognize principles of normal aging and its effect on normal
laboratory values. Understand the effect of aging on GIT & liver in health and
diseases . Evaluate, choose and interpret appropriate investigations for elderly in
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health and diseases. It also enable students to manege GIT & liver diseases
specifically ocure in elderly. work with elderly information and diagnostic data in
order to provide diseases risk assessment and best medical advice to elderly and
their families in an ethical way;
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 –Understand the physiology of normal aging and its effect on normal laboratory
values.
a2 - Understand the effect of aging on GIT & liver diseases.
a3 - Understand the effect of aging on pharmacokinitic of therapy of GIT & liver
diseases
a4- Understand the effect of GIT & liver diseases on life expectancy of patients
a5- Diagnose and treate GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure in geriatric.
a6-Recognize the effect of GIT & liver diseases on geriatric.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Interpret the data of examination and investigation to reach a diagnosis
b2 –Select proper treatment for GIT & liver diseases in geriatric
b3 –Differentiate between GIT & liver diseases specifically ocure in geriatric
b4-Provide proper therapy for elderly with GIT & liver diseases.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Demonstrate application of their knowledge base in diagnosis of GIT & liver
diseases in elderly .
c2- Demonstrate critical use of medication for GIT & liver diseases on elderly
c3- Select diagnostic or screening methods which will be most appropriate and
informative in a given clinical situation·
c4- Identify appropriate information to be given to patients and their families or
their referring clinicians;
c5- Evaluate and interpretat clinical and laboratory data to reach diagnosis.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1- Be responsible for one’s own work in independent tasks and as part of a team
effort; · time management skills to accomplish individual designated tasks by a
given date;
d2- Plan tasks fairly within a team and set dates for review or feedback;
51
d3- Demonstrate effective interpersonal group skills with particular reference to
educational, cultural and religious diversity; · team leadership; constructively
critical self- and peer-evaluation;
d4- Write scientific report, poster presentation and oral presentation skills;
d5- Use of online databases and e-journals;
3- Course content:
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
Physiology of aging and its effect on laboratory values 1
Age effect on pharmacokinetics of medications 2
the effect of aging on GIT & liver in health and
diseases
3
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder in elderly 3
Clinical presentation of Gastrointestinal and liver
disorder in geriatric
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder unique to elderly 1
The proper methods of diagnosis in elderly with
Gastrointestinal and liver disorder
1
Liver transplantation in elderly 1
Gastrointestinal and liver emergency in geriatric 2
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed
learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1written exam to assess knowledge and understanding
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam 100
Total 100
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lectures (handouts – electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Davidson’s principle and practice of Medicine
5.3- Recommended Books
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
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http://books.google.com/books?id=dMIFiNR0I7YC&pg=PA5&lpg=PP1&ots=ptiu
Yq7bNq&dq=geriatric+in+hepatology
Semesters’ map
Semester Courses and topics
1st semester اخالقياخ انح
ء انحياألحصا
ادارج انظتشفياخ
Physiology
Pathology
Anatomy
Pharmacology
Biochemestry
Molecular Biology
2nd semester Module 1: Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases
3rd semester Module 2: Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases
4th semester Module 3: Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases
5th semester Module 4: Gastroenterology and Hepatology diseases
6th semester One of the elective courses
Elective
Course title
Pediatics Gastroentistinal and liver diseases.
Women’s Health issues in gastroentistinal and liver diseases course specification &
Gastroentistinal and liver diseases in geriatric population
V- General Information
1 – Monitoring of Training and Submission of Training Reports
You must keep proper and updated records in your logbook to reflect the activities
encountered in your training. Your logbook must be duly endorsed by an authorized
signatory at the end of each semester.
You will be continuously assessed by your supervisors, in consultation with head of
department. An assessment will be submitted within 2 weeks of completion of each
semester.
2 - Miscellaneous Information:
Injury and/or Blood or Body Fluid Exposure:
During regular working hours, you should immediately report an exposure incident to
infection control unit. If exposure occurs after regular working hours or during a weekend
or holiday; please report to the Emergency Department.
Please also be sure to inform the supervisors of an exposure incident and/or injury.
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3 - Action Completion of Clinical Training
Once all training sessions are completed the log book should be signed by the senior
supervisor and the head of the department and then should be submitted to post graduate
Secretariat.
4- Reference
The Training Guide is available at the post graduate Secretariat and could be downloaded
from the following website is
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Your log book
1- Introduction
The aim of this book is to give you a guide to the expectations for each item. It will
be a guide for both you and your teachers to what you should be seeing and doing.
It will give you a list of the important topics that you should think about and should
be covered in:
1. Clinical or practical sessions
or
2. Lectures
or
3. Self-directed learning (SDL)
For each item there is also a list of
1. Clinical conditions or Practical sessions to be seen or
attended (According to each degree)
2. Practical procedures to be seen and done
Remember
This document is only a guide. It is not an exhaustive list. It is not just a checklist
to score points. It is a guide to encourage you to read and learn more. This book is
for your benefit. It will form a record of your clinical training and experience.
2 - Supervisors
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3–Tables for Training Records
Requirements
Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be eligible
for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75%. You
are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.
Weekly Department Plan
Day /time Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Grand round 9-
12am
- 9-11
Emergency 8am for
24h
Hepatology
clinics
9am-1pm -- 9am-
1pm
--- 9am-1pm
GIM clinics 9am-1pm 9am-1pm
GIT and
Hepatology
Conference
10am-
11am
GIM
conference
11-12
am
Journal club 12am-
1pm
Radiology
conference
10.5am –
12pm
Monthly activities: GIT and Hepatology board meeting
GIT and Hepatology Conferences attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 16)
No
Da
te
Pla
ce
Topics Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
55
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
General internal medicine Conferences attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 16)
No
Da
te
Pla
ce
Topics Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Thesis attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
No Date Place Name of the thesis Supervisor
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signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Journal club attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
No
Da
te
Pla
ce
Topics Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
radiology Conferences attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
No
Da
te
Pla
ce
Topics Supervisor
signature
1
2
57
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Case presentation with review article
(NB. Minimum number required is 6)
No Date Place Diagnosis Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
hepatologyClinics attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 40)
No Date Place Name of the Clinic Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
58
13
14
15
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17
18
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21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
General medicine Clinics attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 30)
No Date Place Name of the Clinic Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
59
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Emergency attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 20)
No Date Place Department Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
60
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Web Cme hepatology certificates
(NB. Minimum number required is 20)
No Date Place Name of the Clinic Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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Full clinical examnation
(NB. Minimum number required is 40)
No Date PT initials,
AGE/SEX Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
62
35
36
37
38
39
40
Examination and Diagnosis of Patients with Each of the Following Problems:
(NB. Minimum number required for each diagnosis is 10)
(Write the diagnosis)
Signature Date Sex Age Cases
Examination and Diagnosis of Patients
with Each of the Following Problems: Diseases of the esophagus,
including:motility disorders
swallowing disorders
Congenital malformations
Malignancy and pre-malignant conditions
Benign neoplasms
Infections
Esophageal varices
Trauma, medication, and radiation injury
Acid-peptic reflux and its sequellae
• Diseases of the stomach and duodenum,
including:
Motility disorders
Ulcers
non-ulcer dyspepsia
Malignancy
Benign neoplasms
Infection
Post-surgical conditions
Congenital malformations
Diseases of the small intestine, including
Congenital malformations
Motility disorders including pseudo-
obstruction and diverticula
Mucosal diseases leading to malabsorption
Disaccharidase deficiency syndromes
lymphatic obstruction
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Malignancy
Obstruction syndromes
Infections
Inflammatory bowel disease
Vascular malformations
• Nutritional disorders, including:
Malabsorption syndromes
Micronutrient deficiency
Genetic diseases
Disease-related cachexia
Protein-calorie malnutrition
• Diseases of the pancreas, including:
Malignancy, including hormone-secreting
tumors
Congenital malformations
Acute pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis
pancreatic pseudocysts
pancreatic insufficiency
• Diseases of the hepatobiliary system,
including:
Viral infections
Fungal, bacterial, and parasitic infections
Congenital disorders
Cirrhosis and its sequella
Diseases of iron and copper metabolism
Alcoholic liver disease
Fatty liver disorders
Toxic liver injury
Malignancy
Vascular diseases involving the liver
Gallstones
Cholecystitis
Biliary sphincter disorders
Cystic duct obstruction
Hepatic and common bile duct obstruction,
benign and malignant
Immunological liver injury
Cholangitis and its sequella
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Sclerosing cholangitis
Post-surgical conditions
Metabolic disorders
• Diseases of the colon, including:
Motility disorders and their sequella
Severe functional constipation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Vascular malformations
Infections
Diverticular disease
Congenital disorders
Malignancy and pre-malignant disorders
Radiation and chemotherapy-induced injury
Anorectal diseases, including:
Fissures, hemorrhoidal vein enlargement,
and fistulas
abscesses
Motility disorders and their sequellae
Viral infections
Malignancy and pre-malignant conditions
• Involvement of the gastrointestinal tract
and hepatobiliary system in these cohorts of
patients:
HIV infection
Immunosuppression (congenital or acquired)
Immunological disorders (including graft -
vs. - host disease)
Functional bowel disorders
Malignancy involving the intestinal tract
Short-bowel syndrome
Motility disorders
Endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
Pregnancy
Practical skills
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Item
No
Ob
serv
ed
Da
te
Ass
iste
d
Da
te
Do
ne
ind
epen
den
tly
(A,
B,
C)
Acc
ord
ing
to
ea
ch
dep
artm
ent
Da
te
Su
per
vis
or
sig
na
ture
Ryel introduction
1
2
3
Sangstaken tube
intoduction
1
2
3
Tabing of ascitis 1
2
3
Liver biobsy 1
2
3
Abdominal U/S 1
2
3
Diagnostic Upper
GIT endoscopy
1
2
3
Injection
schlerotherapy of
OV
1
2
3
Band ligation of
OV
1
2
3
Injection
schlerotherapy of FV
1
2
3
Rectal snip
1
2
3
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Proctoscop 1
2
3
Riged
sigmoidoscop
1
2
3
Fiber obtic
sigmoidoscop
1
2
3
Colonoscopy
1
2
3
Enteroscopy
1
2
3
ERCP 1
2
3
a-Poor b- Satisfactory c- Excellent
5 - Log book preview
The candidate logbook will be reviewed and patients seen/ skills performed
summarized by diagnosis groups during the semester evaluation and at the end of
the course in the table below. The results of this review will be totaled in the
summary chart below.
Summary
Total 6th
NO
5th
NO
4th
NO
3rd
NO 2
nd
NO 1
st
No Semester Activity (Minimum number
required)
Examination and Diagnosis
of Patients with Each of the
Following Problems: Diseases of the esophagus,
including:motility disorders
swallowing disorders
Congenital malformations
Malignancy and pre-
malignant conditions
Benign neoplasms
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Infections
Esophageal varices
Trauma, medication, and
radiation injury
Acid-peptic reflux and its
sequellae
• Diseases of the stomach and
duodenum, including:
Motility disorders
Ulcers
non-ulcer dyspepsia
Malignancy
Benign neoplasms
Infection
Post-surgical conditions
Congenital malformations
Diseases of the small
intestine, including
Congenital malformations
Motility disorders including
pseudo-obstruction and
diverticula
Mucosal diseases leading to
malabsorption
Disaccharidase deficiency
syndromes
lymphatic obstruction
Malignancy
Obstruction syndromes
Infections
Inflammatory bowel disease
Vascular malformations
• Nutritional disorders,
including:
Malabsorption syndromes
Micronutrient deficiency
Genetic diseases
Disease-related cachexia
Protein-calorie malnutrition
• Diseases of the pancreas,
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including:
Malignancy, including
hormone-secreting tumors
Congenital malformations
Acute pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis
pancreatic pseudocysts
pancreatic insufficiency
• Diseases of the
hepatobiliary system,
including:
Viral infections
Fungal, bacterial, and
parasitic infections
Congenital disorders
Cirrhosis and its sequella
Diseases of iron and copper
metabolism
Alcoholic liver disease
Fatty liver disorders
Toxic liver injury
Malignancy
Vascular diseases involving
the liver
Gallstones
Cholecystitis
Biliary sphincter disorders
Cystic duct obstruction
Hepatic and common bile duct
obstruction, benign and malignant
Immunological liver injury
Cholangitis and its sequella
Sclerosing cholangitis
post-surgical conditions
Metabolic disorders
• Diseases of the colon, including:
Motility disorders and their sequella
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Severe functional constipation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Vascular malformations
Infections
Diverticular disease
Congenital disorders
Malignancy and pre-malignant disorders
Radiation and chemotherapy-induced
injury
Anorectal diseases, including:
Fissures, hemorrhoidal vein
enlargement, and fistulas
abscesses
Motility disorders and their sequellae
Viral infections
Malignancy and pre-malignant
conditions
• Involvement of the gastrointestinal
tract and hepatobiliary system in these
cohorts of patients:
HIV infection
Immunosuppression (congenital or
acquired)
Immunological disorders (including graft
- vs. - host disease)
Functional bowel disorders
Malignancy involving the intestinal tract
Short-bowel syndrome
Motility disorders
Endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes
mellitus)
pregnancy
Supervisor signature
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VII - Head Of Department Approval For The Exam Entry
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VII – Thesis Follow up
التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /
المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( قسم /ب
تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين
بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من الجمع
بدأ الجزء العملى
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحليل
بدأ مناقشة النتائج
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحرير
بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهت تماما
إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين
مد القيد
شطب قيد الطالب
نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة
ال تاريخ التشكيل
/ /
مد / شطب القيد
وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين
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ف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/التقرير النص عن الطالب /
المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /
تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين
بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من الجمع
بدأ الجزء العملى
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحليل
بدأ مناقشة النتائج
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحرير
بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف
قطع شوطا محدودا
هاءأوشك على اإلنت
إنتهت تماما
إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين
مد القيد
شطب قيد الطالب
نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة
ال تاريخ التشكيل
/ /
مد / شطب القيد
وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين
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التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /
المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /
تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين
بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من الجمع
بدأ الجزء العملى
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحليل
بدأ مناقشة النتائج
قطع شوطا محدودا
إلنتهاءأوشك على ا
إنتهى من التحرير
بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهت تماما
إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين
مد القيد
شطب قيد الطالب
نعم ة تم تشكيل لجنة المناقش
ال تاريخ التشكيل
/ /
مد / شطب القيد
وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين
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77
التاريخ/ التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / عن الطالب /
المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /
تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين
بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من الجمع
بدأ الجزء العملى
اقطع شوطا محدود
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحليل
بدأ مناقشة النتائج
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحرير
بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهت تماما
إستمرار قيد الطالب شرفينرأى السادة الم
مد القيد
شطب قيد الطالب
نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة
ال تاريخ التشكيل
/ /
مد / شطب القيد
لكليةوكيل ا توقيع السادة المشرفين
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التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /
المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /
تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين
بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من الجمع
بدأ الجزء العملى
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحليل
بدأ مناقشة النتائج
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحرير
بدأ مراجعة النهائية مع المشرفال
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهت تماما
إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين
مد القيد
شطب قيد الطالب
نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة
ال تاريخ التشكيل
/ /
مد / شطب القيد
وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين
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التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /
لمقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر (ا بقسم /
تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين
بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من الجمع
بدأ الجزء العملى
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحليل
بدأ مناقشة النتائج
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهى من التحرير
بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف
قطع شوطا محدودا
أوشك على اإلنتهاء
إنتهت تماما
إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين
مد القيد
ب قيد الطالب شط
نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة
ال تاريخ التشكيل
/ /
مد / شطب القيد
وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Supervisor
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
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Date of next meeting Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Supervisor
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
Date of next meeting Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Supervisor
__________________________________________________________________
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Date of next meeting Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Comments by Supervisor
__________________________________________________________________
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Date of next meeting Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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Degree Program Evaluation Form by The Candidate
To be completed at the end of your degree.
Please consider each pair of statements and decide which most clearly reflects your
view and tick one box or answer the question.
I. Individual Information
1. Are you a graduate of ASU?
yes no to some degree
2. Year and semester when studies began:
II. General Questions
1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the general study environment at the
University ASU?
2. What were your expectations when you applied to the degree?
3. Do you feel that the degree program prepares you well for your future studies or
employment according to the demands and expectations of those institutions?
yes no to some degree
4. Has the time limit of the program (two or three academic years) caused you any
difficulties or inconveniences?
yes no to some degree
III. Structure of Degree Program
1. Did you receive enough guidance in planning your study schedule in the
beginning of the program?
yes no to some degree
2. What were the main difficulties in the planning of your study schedule?
3. What is your general opinion on the structure of the degree program?
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4. In your opinion, does the degree program offer a good balance of lectures,
seminars, conferences, and book exams?
yes no to some degree
a) General Studies
i) Do you feel that you have received enough guidance on academic writing?
yes no to some degree
ii) Do you feel that you have acquired sufficient knowledge on research skills (eg.
quantitative and qualitative research methods)?
yes no to some degree
b) Courses
i) Have you had some special difficulties in completing some of the courses?
Please specify.
ii) Has there been a sufficient variety of courses offered for your optional studies?
yes no to some degree
iii) Have you received enough guidance for the preparation of your thesis?
yes no to some degree
IV. Concluding Points
1. Did the degree program meet your expectations?
yes no to some degree
2. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly like?
3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?
4. What are your suggestions on how to improve the program?
Thank you!
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