MBBS Program
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Course Number: 18121410
Prerequisites: Basic Medical Courses
Credits (hours per week, Lecture/Practical): 2 (1.5-1)
Year: 5th year 1st semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Skin diseases are quite prevalent in the community and a large number of patients attending to any hospital OPD come with the complaints related to skin diseases. Most skin diseases can be easily diagnosed and managed with adequate amount of training. We have designed a comprehensive training syllabus for undergraduates in Dermatology, which includes the Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy. The aim of the training is to train the candidates to diagnose and manage common skin diseases.
OBJECTIVES:
Knowledge
At the end of the training a candidate should be able to
1. Diagnose and manage common skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
2. To diagnose and manage common medical emergencies related to skin diseases, leprosy and sexually transmitted diseases.
3. To familiarize them with the common laboratory diagnostic skills which help in the confirmation of diagnosis.
4. To train them for preventive measures at individual and community levels against communicable skin diseases including sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
5. To develop a compassionate attitude towards the patients and their attendants.
Skills
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. History taking in dermatology, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
2. Clinical examination and description of cutaneous findings in a systematic way in dermatology, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
3. To have a broad idea and approach to manage common skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
4. Systematic examination in relation to dermatologic diseases.
5. To develop skills to do day-to- day common laboratory tests and their interpretation which help in the diagnosis.
COURSE CONTENT:
During the training the students have a comprehensive teaching in dermatology， sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy in 16-week training period.
Unit 1. General introduction 2 hr
Recognition of Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions - Morphological characteristics and significance. 1 hr
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Diseases - Principle, Pattern, and Methods. 1.0 hr
Unit 2.Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and urticaria
Atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1 hr
Urticaria –Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 0.5 hr
Dermatological Emergencies ( Anaphylactic Shock ). 0.5 hr
Unit 3. Psoriasis, Lichen planus, and Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis, Lichen planus and Pityriasis rosea – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 2 hr
Unit 4. Drug eruptions, Erythema multiforme, and TEN
Drug eruptions, erythema multiforme, Steven’s Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 2 hr
Unit 5. Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma, SCLE and DLE
Dermatomyositis，Sclerodrema– Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1.5 hr
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Discoid lupus erythematosus - Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 0.5 hr
Unit 6. Pemphigus, Pemphigoid, and Dermatitis herpetiformis
Pemphigus, Pemphigoid,Dermatitis herpetiformis – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 2 hr
Unit 7. Viral infections, and Fungal infections
Viral infections ( Verruca vulgaris, Verruca plana, Molluscum contagiosum,Herpes simplex, and Herpes zoster )- Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1 hr
Fungal infections （tinea capitis、tinea corporis、tinea of feet and hands、onychomycosis、pityriasis versicolor ）- Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment 1 hr
Unit 8. Sexually transmitted diseases (1)
Syphilis – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1hr
Gonococcal and Non-gonococcal infections – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 0.5 hr
Cutaneous manifestations of HIV infection and management. 0.5 hr.
Unit 9. Sexually transmitted diseases (2)
Chancroid, LGV, Donovanosis, Herpes progenitalis，HPV – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and treatment. 1 hr
Syndromic approach to the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted diseases. 1 hr
Unit 10. Leprosy, Tuberculosis, and Leishmaniasis
Leprosy - Pathogenesis, Classification and clinical features of leprosy, Reactions in leprosy, and Diagnosis, treatment and control of leprosy. 1 hr
Tuberculosis and Leishmaniasis - Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1 hr
Unit 11. Infestations, Impetigo, and Pyoderma
Infestations:Scabies and pediculosis (crab louse, and head louse )– Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 0.5 hr
Impetigo- Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 0.5 hr
Pyoderma - Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1 hr
Unit 12. Acne, Disorders of pigmentation, and Skin cancer
Acne - Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 0.5 hr
Disorders of pigmentation (Vitiligo, Chloasma / Melasma)- Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment 0.5 hr
Skin cancer - Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment. 1 hr
Unit 13. Self-study: Hereditary disorders
Hereditary disorders: Ichthyosis, Albimism, Epidermolysis bullosa, Melanocytic
naevi, Freckles and other naevi – Etiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis and Treatment.
Practicals
The clinical posting content is designed to complement the lectures. The content of the practicals on the following schedule may be altered according to the condition available clinically.
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Content |
Hour |
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1. Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions 2. Atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis 3. Urticaria 4. Emergencies. |
4 |
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5. Drug eruptions, erythema multiforme, Steven’s Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis 6. Psoriasis, Lichen planus and Pityriasis rosea 7. Lupus Erythematosis, Myositis，Sclerodrema 8. Vesiculo-bullous diseases |
4 |
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9. Sexually transmitted diseases 10. Infectious skin diseases and infestations |
4 |
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11.Q & A |
4 |
Additional remarks
The cases with diseases like acne vulgaris, scabies, pyoderma, pediculosis, fungal infection of skin, alopecias, sexually transmitted diseases, autoimmune diseases, bullous disorders, papulosquamous disease etc. are demonstrated and discussed during the training period.
STRUCTURE:
The course comprises 24 hr of lectures and 16 hr of practicals.
One lecture session of 4-hr, will be held on Wednesday.
One 4-hr noviciate session will be held on Tuesday.
The final examination (2 hr) will contain multiple-choice, short-answer questions and case analysis.
ORGANIZATION:
Each lecture will be offered to the entire class. An assistant will act as liaison between students and teachers, and will be responsible for taking attendance, collecting exam papers, and related matters.
EVALUATION:
1. Clinical Assessment: The students go through an assessment at the end of their clinical postings (40%).
2. Theory Examination: Separate sheet examination having the dermatology questions, for the evaluation of theoretical knowledge of candidates in dermatology, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy (50%).
3．Quiz before lectures: The students will be assessed whether they are familiar with the content to be presented just before each lecture. (10%)
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:
Textbook:
Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology, 8th Ed, 4 Volume Set.- Print and Online Package by Tony Burns, Stephen Breathnach, Neil Cox, and Christopher Griffiths. (Hardcover - Apr. 26, 2010)
Reference:
1. Weedon's Skin Pathology, 3rd Ed. 2-Volume Set: by David Weedon AO
MD FRCPA FCAP(Hon) (Hardcover - Oct. 27, 2009)
2.Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques (Hardcover) 6th Ed.
publication date: OCT-2007
TEACHING TEAM:
Faculty:
Prof. Min Zheng
Tel: 0086-571-87784558
Email: minzheng56@gmail.com
Prof. Hao Cheng
Tel: Tel: 0086-571-86006975
Email: hz_chenghao@126.com
Clinical Prof. Hong Fang
Tel: 0086-571-87236340
Email: fanghongzy@sina.com
Clinical Prof. Kejian Zhu
Tel: 0086-571-86006975
Email: zhukejian@mail.hz.zj.cn
Associate Prof. Xiaohong Mao
Tel: 0086-571-87783743
Email:xhmao70@hotmail.com
Associate Prof. Xiaoyong Man
Tel: 0086-571- 87783743
Email: manxyzju@gmail.com
Assistant:
Assistant professor: Dr. JianLiang Yan
Tel: 0086-571-87783743，mobile phone: 0086 - 15058191183
Email: yanjianliang@gmail.com
Room 924, Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital,