MED426 Internal DiseasesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Medicine (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Medicine (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: MED426
Course Name: Internal Diseases
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
11 11
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. BERRİN ZÜHAL ALTUNKAYNAK
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this internship is to learn internal diseases, to master the history taking and physical examination in adult patients, and to gain the necessary attitudes in the field of internal medicine.
Course Content: This internship consists of theoretical courses, polyclinics and bedside training.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Will be able to evaluate the adult patient as a whole, take a correct history, perform appropriate physical examination, and create a preliminary and differential diagnosis.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Will be able to order laboratory and imaging tests, taking into account cost-effectiveness, performance, and defined requirements for disease.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Will be able to create preventive medicine applications.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Recognize and treat acute medical problems.
2) Recognize and treat chronic diseases.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) History taking and physical examination, hospital outpatient clinics, service visits Harrison Texbook of Medicine, Current Therapy, Cecil Essentials of Medicine
2) Cardiology: History taking, physical examination, hospital outpatient clinics -
3) In gastroenterology, history taking, physical examination, hospital outpatient clinics and visits, service visits -
4) In pulmonary diseases, history taking, physical examination, outpatient clinics and service visits -
5) Preventive medicine, approach to geriatric patients, approach to critically ill patients -
6) Final exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Harrison Texbook of Medicine, Current Therapy, Cecil Essentials of Medicine
References: Harrison Texbook of Medicine, Current Therapy, Cecil Essentials of Medicine

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine 5
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept. 5
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases 5
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods 5
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed 5
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications 5
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health 5
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System 5
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community 5
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles 4
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations 5
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment 5
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects 5
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies 1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Lab
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Seminar
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Committee 5 % 10
Application 5 % 10
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 30 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 10
Project 2 % 10
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 30 2 60
Laboratory 5 4 20
Application 5 4 20
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 30 6 180
Study Hours Out of Class 30 8 240
Presentations / Seminar 5 8 40
Homework Assignments 5 8 40
Preliminary Jury 2 4 8
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 638