Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
• Understand basic scientific knowledge and be able to use it
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Understand the learning of physiological and pharmacological reasoning
• Integrate concepts from different approaches/disciplines in a complex biomedical problem
• Explain how molecular, morphological and functional modifications constitute pathological states and vice versa
• Develop reasoning skills
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Demonstrate developed interpersonal skills
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Share knowledge and information
• Manage resources
• Prioritise
• Manage their studies
• Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
• Be open to research and demonstrate scientific curiosity

Learning Outcomes of UE

The course on Pathology Essentials offers essential learning outcomes in the field of health. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of health education. They will be able to recognize hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors, as well as understand cardiac rhythm disorders and thromboembolic diseases. The symptoms of myocardial infarction and heart failure will also be identifiable.Regarding the respiratory system, students will be able to identify major pulmonary pathologies, understand respiratory insufficiency and pulmonary edema, and recognize different forms of bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD. They will also be able to identify symptoms of asthma and other respiratory conditions.The course will also cover the digestive system, enabling students to understand gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis, causes of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. They will identify major liver pathologies, including cirrhosis, as well as pancreatic and biliary diseases.Students will acquire knowledge about kidney function and be able to recognize chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure. The endocrine system will also be studied, including an understanding of diabetes and its complications, diabetes insipidus, SIADH, growth hormone, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, and Cushing's syndrome.Regarding the nervous system, students will be able to recognize migraines, headaches, epilepsy, stroke, meningitis, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. The course will also cover osteoarticular conditions, explaining osteoporosis, various types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.The course will address elements of ophthalmology and dermatology, enabling students to recognize common skin lesions, understand psoriasis, eczema, dermatophytosis, alopecia, urticaria, and burns. Causes of red eyes, glaucoma, and decreased visual acuity will also be studied.Finally, specific characteristics of elderly patients will be discussed, with recognition of the need for coordinated care for this population.This comprehensive course provides a solid foundation of knowledge in pathology, essential for understanding and addressing various medical conditions.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

(0) Introduction - Principles of Health Education (1) Cardiovascular System (high blood pressure, cardiovascular risk factors, rhythm disorders, thromboembolic diseases, myocardial infarction, and heart failure) (2) Respiratory System (major pulmonary pathologies, respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, bronchitis and pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and other respiratory diseases) (3) Digestive System (gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis, causes of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases, major liver pathologies and liver cirrhosis, pancreatic and biliary diseases) (4) Kidneys and Urinary Tract (renal function, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury) (5) Endocrine System (overview, diabetes and diabetic complications, diabetes insipidus, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, growth hormone, thyroid pathology, adrenal pathology, and Cushing's syndrome) (6) Nervous System (migraines and headaches, epilepsy, stroke, meningitis, dementias, neuroimmunology (multiple sclerosis)) (7) Musculoskeletal System (osteoporosis, arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis) (9) Ophthalmology and Dermatology Essentials (major skin lesions, psoriasis, eczema, dermatophytosis, alopecia, urticaria, burns, causes of red eyes, glaucoma, decreased visual acuity) (10) Characteristics of the Elderly Patient and Coordination Needs

Prior Experience

Not applicable