To provide basic knowledge in the field of pathophysiology, clinical and diagnostic aspects of the main diseases of the vascular, cardiac and thoracic system of surgical interest.
The teaching is organized into the following modules: 1. Cardiac surgery 2. Vascular Surgery 3. Thoracic Surgery
The learning is also an integral part of the previous teaching of Surgical Pathology 1.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the student must be able to: 1) define the main pathologies: - of the vascular system (arterial and venous system) - cardiac of surgical interest - of the respiratory system and rib cage 2) classify the clinical signs and symptoms of the pathologies previously described 3) Know the definition, epidemiology, etiology, symptoms, signs, prognosis and diagnostic methodology of the main neoplasms and the main chronic and acute diseases.
Course Prerequisites
Having successfully completed the complementary and integrated course in Surgical Pathology 1
Assessment Methods
The exam is administered upon completion of both the Surgical Pathology 1 and Surgical Pathology 2 courses.
The assessment method involves an ORAL interview. The candidate must be examined by two examiners from two different modules within both the Surgical Pathology 1 and Surgical Pathology 2 courses. Each examiner will ask two or three questions on their respective subject matter. The following will be assessed: * the ability to organize the content of the disciplines in a discursive manner * the rigor and originality of the argument * the ability to critically reason on the study completed * the depth of the analysis * the quality and clarity of the presentation * the proficiency in using specialized vocabulary The final grade is the average of the scores obtained during the oral interview.
