Description
NB. This course is taught in Dutch.
This module deals with general pathology. Three main themes are discussed:
Cellular pathology
Hemodynamic disorders
Neoplasia
All themes focus on understanding disease processes. Diseases will be discussed in terms of etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic changes and clinical significance. The subject matter will be illustrated with diseases that exemplify the disease processes studied. Following introductory lectures, comprehensive lectures and clinical demonstrations, the subject matter will be studied and dealt with in (computer-aided) tutorials. In addition, optional research or clinical conferences can be attended to elaborate upon a topic of choice.
Course objectives
You become familiar with pathophysiological disease concepts through the study of selected topics from systematic pathology.
You can explain disease processes in terms of etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes and clinical significance.
You have further improved your discussion and presentation skills.