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Program Specification Of Forensic Medicine &
Clinical Toxicology MD
2016/2017
Program Specification
Minia University Faculty of medicine
A- Basic Information
1. Program Title: MD in Forensic medicine & clinical toxicology department.2. Program Type: Single - Double (√) - Multiple3. Faculty: Faculty of Medicine 4. Department: Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology5. Co-coordinator: Dr. Asmaa Mohammed Hishmat6. Assistant co-coordinator: Dr. Eman Shaaban Dr. Mohammed Bakr Sarhan7. External Evaluator(s): Prof. Dr. Dina Shokry8. Last date of program specifications approval: faculty council NO 182, decree NO 7163, Dated: 14/9/2009
B- Professional Information
1. Program Aims: The aim of this program is to provide the postgraduate
with the basic medical knowledge and skills essential for the practice of forensic medicine & toxicology and necessary to gain further training and practice in this field through providing:
1- Scientific knowledge essential for the practice of forensic medicine & toxicology according to the international standards.
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2- Basic skills necessary for dealing with different medical aspects of living & dead individuals; and proper management (diagnosis and treatment) of intoxicated patients. 3- Provision of sound ethical principles related to medical practice.4- Active participation in community needs assessment and problems solving.5- Developing learning abilities necessary for continuous medical education.6- Upgrading research interest and abilities.
2. Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
a. Knowledge and understanding skillsBy the end of the study of master program in forensic
medicine & toxicology, the Graduate should be able to:a.1 Explain various medicolegal aspects of malpractice ðics.
a.2 How to apply his/her medical knowledge in the service of law
with emphasis on medicolegal aspects of medical practice.
a.3 Explain medicolegal aspects of blood grouping and DNA in
forensic field.
a.4 Explain medicolegal aspects of different cases of sexual offences.
a.5 Explain maternal and infant morbidity and mortality from
medicolegal aspects.
a.6 Outline the basics of general toxicology.a.7 Outline the basics of systemic toxicology.a.8 Outline the basics of specific toxicology.a.9 List different classes of common toxic substances and
environmental pollution and how eliminate toxin from body.
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a.10 Explain different groups of toxic substances and drugs and its
differential diagnosis and how to do first aid measurements for each
one.
a.11 Understand scientific development in the field of forensic medicine & toxicology.
a.12 Understand the mutual influence between professional practice and its impacts on the environment.
a.13 Mention the ethical and legal principles of professional practice in the field of forensic medicine.
a.14 Know the principles of quality in professional practice in the field of forensic medicine.
a.15 Explain medicolegal aspects of identification of both live & dead
person.
a.16 Know the basics and ethics of scientific research.b. Intellectual skills
By the end of the study of master program in forensic medicine & toxicology; the graduate should be able to:
b.1 Analyze different problems of malpractices.b.2 Analyze different traumatic/ wound cases and how to
write a report for each case and how to deal with it.b.3 Analyze different intoxicated patients and formulate a
treatment plan.b.4 Recognize common ethical dilemma and suggest a
proper solution.b.5 Link between knowledge for Professional problems'
solving. b.6 Assess risk in professional practices in the field of
forensic medicine.3
b.7 Conduct a research study and / or write a scientific study on a research problem.
b.8 Plan for the development of performance in the field of forensic medicine.
b.9 Analyze researches and issues related to forensic medicine.
c.professional and practical skillsBy the end of the study of master program in pathology
the Graduate should be able to:c.1 Identify living and dead individuals.c.2 Diagnose death by different clinical and investigatory methods.
c.3 Estimate time pass since death through assessment of P.M. changes.
c.4 Examine different wounds and injuries.c.5 Write a proper primary report.c.6 Make a preliminary test for blood grouping and toxicological screen.
d. General and Transferable skillsBy the end of studying master program in forensic
medicine & toxicology, the Graduate should be able to:d.1 Use database to collect material needed for research.
d.2 Gather and organize material from various sources (including
library, electronic and online resources).
d.3 Present a research assignment orally and deliver it in both written
and electronic forms.
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d.4 Demonstrate respect to all patients irrespective of their
socioeconomic levels, culture or religious beliefs and use language
appropriate to the patient’s culture
d.5 Approach to medicolegal problems.
d.6 Communicate effectively with other health care professionals to
maximize patient benefits and minimize the risk of errors.
d.7 Understand the importance of life-long self-learning and show a
strong commitment to it.
d.8 Recognize and effectively deal with unethical behavior of other
members of healthcare team.
3. Academic Standards
Minia faculty of medicine adopted the general national academic reference standards (NARS) provided by the national authority for quality assurance and accreditation of education (naquee) for postgraduate programs. This was approved by the faculty council decree NO. 6854, in session NO.177 dated: 18/5/2009.Based on these NARS, Academic Reference Standards (ARS) were suggested for this program. These ARS were approved by the faculty council decree NO. 7528, in its session NO.191, dated: 15/3/2010.
Graduate of MD Program in clinical toxicology should be able to:
1-Demonstrate competency and mastery of basics, methods and tools of scientific research and medical audit in forensic medicine.
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2-Have continuous ability to add knowledge new developments in forensic medicine through research and publication.3- Appraise and utilize scientific knowledge to continuously update and improve practical skills.4- Acquire excellent level of medical knowledge in the basic biomedical, related clinical, behavioral and clinical sciences, medical ethics and medical jurisprudence and apply such knowledge in practical skills and scientific research.5-Demonstrate & acquire an in-depth understanding of common areas / problems and recent advances in the field of specialty.6-Possess excellent level of a wide range of professional skills to manage independently all problems in the areas of forensic medicine.7-Demonstrate positive approach and participate in updating and improving Procedures, methods & approaches of professional practice in forensic medicine.8- Use recent technologies to improve his practice in forensic medicine.9-1. Demonstrate leadership competencies including inter-personal and communication skills that ensure effective information exchange with individual patients and their families and team-work with other health professions, the scientific community and the public.9-2. Function as a team leader to provide appropriate, effective and compassionate reaction when dealing with problems related to forensic medicine and other health professions.
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10- Master decision making capabilities according to available data & information and in different situations related to forensic medicine.11- Possess capabilities of efficient management, employment, improvement of available resources as well as finding new resources.12- Demonstrate in depth awareness of public health and related health policy issues including independent ability to improve health care, and identify and carry out system-based improvement of care.13- Show model attitudes and Professionalism. 14-Demonstrate commitment for life-long learning and maintenance of competence and ability for continuous medical education and learning in subsequent stages and in the area of specialty or its subspecialties.
4. Curriculum Structure and Contents
4. a- Program duration: 6 semesters (3 years).4. b- Program structure:4. b.i- No. of hours per week:
Hour/weekSubject Lectures Practical Clinical
First partUses of computer in medicine
Research design & methodology and medical statisticsSecond part
Forensic medicineToxicology
5. Program Courses Four courses are compulsory
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5.1- Level of Program:First part
Course titleTotal
hrs
No. of hrs Programme ILOs
coveredL PResearch design & methodology:
1- Introduction to research Terminology and rationale
2- Data collection methods
3- Types of Data4- Tabulation of data5- Graphical presentation
of data6- Measures of central
tendency7- Measures of dispersion8- Normal distribution
curves9- Study design:10- Cross sectional
study and the prevalence rate
11- Cohort study, incidence rate, relative & attributable risk
12- Case-control study, Odd’s ratio
13- Sampling14- Tests of
significance:Uses of computer in medicine:1- Basic structures.2- Windows.3- Word.4- Power point presentation.5- Uses of internet in
medicine.6- SPSS program.
Second part1- Forensic medicine:
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Course title
Total hrs
No. of hrsProgramme ILOs
coveredL P
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Basic science as applied to forensic medicine:Surface landmarks, regional anatomy of medicolegal significanceAnatomy of neck with special reference to violent asphyxiaOutline of foetal, embryonic developmentBlood grouping, RH incompatabilityHistopathology of brain, heart, lung, liver, kidney, spleen, thyroid, adrenal glands, bone & skinPathophysiology of shockLocal & systemic response to trauma Relevant general pharmacology (pharmacology of important antidotes, antisera, addictive drugs & anaesthetic drugs)Identification:
- Identification of dead body.
- Identification of living person.
- Identification of collection of bones
a15,c1,b6
Thanatology:- Death.- Postmortum changes.- Time passed since
death.
a5, c1, c2,c3
Wounds: b2,c4,c5Injuries of special organs b2,c4,c5Head injuries: b2,c4,c5Firearm injuries:
- Types of weapons.- Characters of firearm
injuries.- Medicolegal aspect of
firearm injuries
b2,c4,c5
Asphyxia:- General aspects.- Drowning.- Smothering.
b2,c4,c5
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- Hanging.- Strangulation.- Chocking.- Crush asphyxia.
Sexual offences: a4,Infanticide: a5Child abuse: a5Domestic violence a5Injuries from mechanical violence.
b2,c4,c5
Road traffic accidents. b2,c4,c5Thermal injuries:
- Burns, scald, & corrosives.
- Electrocution.- Radiation.
b2,c4,c5
DNA typing & its application in forensic field:
a3,
Blood stains a3,c6Cloning a3,Sterility & artificial insemination
a4,
Negative autopsy a5, c1, c3Medical ethics: a1,a2.a12,a13,b1,b4Mass disasters a14Forensic odontology b6Forensic psychiatry b6Scene of the crime a11, a12Forensic radiationTortureBonds & other explosivesDeath certificateOperative death responsibilityFire broke catastrophy /Law, procedures related to organ transplantationOutlines of analytic & histopathological techniques as applied to forensic medicineEuthanasiaEvidence of trace elements l
2- Toxicology:
Course titleTotal
hrs
No. of hrs Programme ILOs
coveredL P11
I. General toxicology: I. ComaII. ConvulsionIII. ShockIV. AntidotesV. ToxidromesVI. Management of acute
intoxicated patientsVII. Toxicokinitics &
Toxicodynamics.VIII. Drug abuse.IX. Teratogenicity.X. Carcinogenicity.XI. Genotoxicity.
a6, b3a6, b3a6, b3a6, b3a6, a10, b3a6, a9, a10, b3, c6
a6,
a6,a6,a6,a6,
II. Systemic toxicology - Hepatotoxicity- Haemotoxicity- Cardiotoxicity- Neurotoxicity- Nephrotoxicity- Respiratory toxicity- Dermatotoxicity- Ophthalmotoxicity- ENT toxicity- Immunotoxicity.- GIT toxicity.- Acid base disorders.- Water & electrolyte
imbalance.
a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3
III. Specific toxicology - Poisons classification
& Factors affecting toxicity
- Corrosives- Heavy metals- Toxic gases- Toxic plants- Pesticides- Food poisoning- Animal poisoning- Insects poisoning- Drugs intoxication- Alcohol intoxication
a8, a9, a10, a11, b3
a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3
5.2 Repeat for all higher years/semesters
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6. Program Admission Requirements: 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT:
A. Candidates should have either:
1. MBBCH degree from any Egyptian faculty of medicine or
2. Equivalent degree from medical schools abroad approved by the Ministry of higher education
B. Candidate should complete the house office training year.C. Follow postgraduate regulatory rules of Minia faculty of
medicine.
2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT:A. Candidates graduated from Egyptian universities should
have at least "Good Rank" in their final year / cumulative years examination and grade "Good Rank" in forensic medicine and toxicology course too.
B. Candidate should know how to speak and write English well.
C. Candidate should have computer skills.7. Regulations for Progression and Program Completion
Duration of program is 4 semesters (2 years), starting from registration till the second part exam; divided to:First Part: (6 months = 1 semester):
Computer course. Research design course.- At least six months after registration should pass before
the student can ask for examination in the 1st part.13
- Two exams: first paper for research design, second paper for computer in April or in October.
- For the student to pass the first part exam, a score of at least 60% in each curriculum is needed (with at least 40% in the written exam).
- Those who fail in one curriculum need to re-exam it only.Thesis/essay:
• Start with or after registration and should be completed, defended and accepted at least after passing the 1st part examination and at least one month before allowing to enter 2nd part final exam.
• Accepting the thesis is enough to pass this part.Second Part: (18 months = 3 semesters):
• Program related specialized science of forensic medicine & toxicology courses and ILOs.
• The student should pass the 1st part before asking for examination in the 2nd part.
• Fulfillment of the requirements in each course as described in the template and registered in the log book is a prerequisite for candidates to be assessed and undertake part 1 and part 2 examinations; as following:
Grand rounds موسع علمي اجتماعTraining courses تدريبية دوراتConference attendance علمية مؤتمرات حضورThesis discussion رسائل مناقشات حضورWorkshops عمل ورش حضورJournal club الحديثة الدوريات ندوةCase presentation مرضية حالة تقييمSeminars موسع علمى لقاءMorbidity and Mortality conference ندوة تحليل المخاطر أوالوفاة المرضيةSelf education program برنامج التعليم الذاتى
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8. Methods of student assessments:
Method of assessment The assessed ILOs1- Research assignment2- Written Exams:- Short essay- MCQs- Commentary- Problem solving3- Practical Exams4- OSPE5- OSCE6- Oral Exams.7- Structured Oral Exams
-general transferable skills, intellectual skills-knowledge-knowledge, intellectual skills- intellectual skills-general transferable skills, intellectual skills- Practical skills, intellectual skills- Practical skills, intellectual skills- Practical skills, intellectual skills- Practical skills, intellectual skills- knowledge- knowledge
9. Evaluation of program Intended Evaluator Tool
1- Senior students Questionnaire2- Alumni Questionnaire3- Stakeholders ( Employers)
Questionnaire
4-External Evaluator (s) (External Examiner (s)
Report
5- Other
PARAMETER Agreement %
program aims & ILOsDid the program helped you to acquire skills needed to diagnose and manage the patientsDoes the current program give you the skills needed to reach a provisional diagnosesAre Program alumni motivated to increase their professional knowledge and skillsDoes the teaching program give the acceptable ethical behaviorDoes the current program motivate the alumni for continuous medical educationDo program alumni perform good communication with their patientsDo program alumni have computer skills needed for their work?Do program alumni perform team workCan program alumni react well to emergencyCan program alumni reach a satisfactory preliminary
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diagnosisCan program alumni choose the proper diagnostic methodsCan program alumni distinguish complicated cases above his own and establishmentAbilitiesDo program alumni perform community health educationDo program alumni show scientific interest to widen their knowledge and study forpost graduate degrees
Course Specifications of Applied biostatistics (with computer use) In MD of forensic medicine & Clinical
Toxicology (First part) Minia University Faculty of Medicine
1- Program on which the course is given: MD degree in Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology.2- Minor element of program.3- Department offering the program: Department of Forensic
medicine & Clinical Toxicology.
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4- Department offering the course: Community and Industrial Medicine Department.5- Academic year / Level: 1st part6- Date of specification approval: faculty council No.182,
decree No.7163 Dated: 14/9/2009.
A-Basic Information
Title: Post-Graduate Course Specifications of Applied biostatistics (with
computer use) in MD degree in Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology.
Lectures: Practical: tutorial Total:
15h 30 -- 45
Credit Hours:Lectures: 15h. (1 hour / week * 15 weeks)Practical: 30h. (2 hours / week * 15 weeks)Total: 45 h.
B-Professional Information
1. Overall Aims of Course:
1. To influence the students to adopt an analytical thinking for evidence based medicine2. To use precisely the research methodology in researches and computer programs SPSS, Epi Info and Excel in data analysis.
2. Intended Learning Outcomes of Courses (ILOs)
a) Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
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a.1 Describe the sampling methodsa.2 List at least four types of study designsa.3 Describe the study design, uses, and
limitationsa.4 Define causation and associationa.5 Describe bias and confoundinga.6 Explain evidence based Medicinea.7 Calculate different samples sizesa.8 Define the screening tests pertinent to selected
diseases and the at-risk approach in the application of screening tests
a.9 Explain the usefulness of screening tests, and calculate sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values
a.10 Define the sources of data and methods of collectiona.11 Describe five sampling techniques and list at least
three advantages of samplinga.12 Summarize data, construct tables and graphsa.13 Calculate measures of central tendency and
measures of dispersiona.14 Describe the normal curves and its usesa.15 Interpret selected tests of significance and the
inferences obtained from such testsa.16 Build a model explaining the research methods and
analysis of determinants of human diseases and health problems
b) Intellectual Skills
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By the end of the course, the student is expected to be allowed to:
b.1 Identify and collect data variables impacting health and disease
b.2 Apply appropriate research strategies for useb.3 Advocate appropriately in the research designb.4 Activate and mobilize the community toward
evidence based medicinec) Professional and Practical Skills:
By the end of the course, the student is expected to practice the following:
c.1 Perform a research proposal for community diagnosis
c.2 Design questionnairesc.3 Conduct researchesc.4 Diagnose bias and confounding factorsc.5 Detect association and causation
d) General and Transferable Skills:
By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:d.1 Use standard computer programs for statistical
analysis effectively.d.2 Utilize computers in conducting researches.d.3 Manage a group of data entryd.4 Analyze and interpret data
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3. Contents:
Topic No. of hours
Lecture Tutorial/Practical
Statistics:SamplingTests of significance:Proportion testChi-square testStudent T testPaired T testCorrelation (simple and multiple)RegressionANOVA testDiscrimination analysisFactor analysis
4544444444423
1522112112`111
3042322423242
Total 45 15 30
The matrix of the ILOs of Biostatistics + Computer course
Topic No. of hours Program ILOs Covered(By No.)
Statistics: 45Sampling 4 A11,B3-5-9,C6, D2Tests of significance: 4 B3-5-8-9,C2-6, D2-4Proportion test 4 A11,B3-5-8-9, D2-4Chi-square test 4 A11,B3,C2, D4Student T test 4 A11,C2-6, D2-4Paired T test 4 A11,B3-5-8-9,D2-4Correlation (simple and multiple)
4 B3-5-8-9, D2-4
Regression 4 A11,B9,C2-6, D2-4ANOVA test 4 A11,B3-5-8-9,C2-6,
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Discrimination analysis 2 B8-9,C2-6, D2-4Factor analysis 3 A11,B3,C6, D2-4Total 45
4- Teaching and Learning Methods:
4.1- Lectures4.2- Practical lessons4.3- Assignment
5- Student Assessment Methods:
5.1- Research assignment: to assess general transferable skills, intellectual skills.5.2- Written exams:• Short essay: to assess knowledge.• Commentary: to assess intellectual skills.5.3- Practical Exams: to assess practical skills, intellectual skills.5.4- OSPE: to assess practical skills, intellectual skills.5.5- Oral Exams: to assess knowledge.5.6- Structured oral exams: to assess knowledge.Assessment Schedule:
Assessment 1: Final written exam week: 24-28Assessment 2: Oral exam week: 24-28Assessment 3: Practical exam week: 24-28Weighting of Assessments:
Final Written Examination 50 %Oral Examination 30 %Practical Examination 20%Other types of assessment 0%Total 100%
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Formative only assessment: simple research assignment, attendance and
absenteeism
6- List of References:
6.1- Course Notes
Department notes, lectures and handouts6.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
1-Maxy-Rosenau Public health and preventive medicine, Prentice – HallInternational Inc.6.3- Recommended Books
1- Dimensions of Community Health, Boston Burr Ridge Dubuque.102- Short Textbook of preventive and social Medicine. Prentice-HallInternational Inc.3- Epidemiology in medical practice, 5th edition. Churchill Livingstone. New York, London and Tokyo.6.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, … etc
1-American Journal of Epidemiology2-British Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health3- WWW. CDC and WHO sites
7- Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning:
• Adequate conditioned space for staff and assistants.• Adequate conditioned teaching facilities.
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• Audiovisual Aids: Data show, overhead and slide projectors and their requirements
Course Coordinator: Dr. Asmaa Mohammed Hishmat Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Azeem
Course Specifications of Research Methodology in MD of Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology
(First part)
Minia University Faculty of Medicine
1- Program on which the course is given: MD degree in Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology.2- Minor element of program.3- Department offering the program: Department of Forensic
medicine & Clinical Toxicology.4- Department offering the course: Community and Industrial Medicine Department.5- Academic year / Level: 1st part
1- Date of specification approval: faculty council No.182, decree No.7163 Dated: 14/9/2009.
A- Basic InformationTitle Course Specification of Research Methodology in MD degree in Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology.
Lectures: Practical: tutorial Total:
15h 30 -- 4523
B- Professional Information
1. Overall Aims of Course
By the end of the course the post graduate students should be able to have the to use precisely the research methodology in researches and computer programsSPSS, Epi Info and Excel in data analysis2. Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs):
According to the intended goals of the facultya- Knowledge and Understanding:
By the end of the course the student should be able to:a.1 Define terms of research methodologya.2 Describe the spectrum of research
methodologya.3 Explain the strategies and design of researchesa.4 Know the principles and fundamentals of
quality assurance of professional practice in the field of forensic Medicine and clinical toxicology
a.5 Understand the effect of professional practice on the environment and the methods of environmental development and maintenance.
b- Intellectual Skills:
By the end of the course the student should have the ability to:b.1 Apply research methods to different community
health problemsb.2 Select and use appropriate research methods
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b.3 Advocate appropriately in the research designb.4 Conduct research studies that adds to knowledge.a.6 Formulate scientific papers in the area of forensic
Medicine and clinical toxicologya.7 Plan to improve performance in the field of forensic
Medicine and clinical toxicologyb.5 Identify uro-genital problems and find solutions.b.6 Mange Scientific discussion based on scientific
evidences and proofs.a.8 Criticize researches related to forensic Medicine and
clinical toxicology
c- Professional and Practical Skills:
By the end of the course the student should have the ability to:c.1 Evaluate and develop of methods and tools existing in the area of urologyc. 2 Perform a research proposal for community diagnosis
d- General and Transferable Skills:
By the end of the course the student should have the ability to:d.1 Use appropriate computer program packagesd.2 Work coherently and successfully as apart of team and team's leadership.d.3 use of different sources for information and knowledge.
3- Contents
Topic No. of hours
Lecture Tutorial/
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Practical
Methodology:Introduction to research Terminology and rationaleData collection methodsTypes of DataTabulation of dataGraphical presentation of dataMeasures of central tendencyMeasures of dispersionNormal distribution curvesStudy design:Cross sectional study and the prevalence rateCohort study, incidence rate, relative & attributable riskCase-control study, Odd’s ratio
45444444444423
15211221111111
30522222222252
Total 45 15 30
The matrix of the ILOs of Research Methodology course
Topic No.of hours
Program ILOs Covered (By No.)
Methodology: 45Introduction to research Terminology
4 A10-12-13
Data collection methods 4 A10-12-13,B3-4,C6,D2
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Types of Data 4 A10-12-13
Tabulation of data 4 A10-12-13,B3-4
Graphical presentation of data 4 A10-12-13,B3-4-6-7-9-10,
Measures of central tendency 4 A10-12-13,B3-4-6-,C3,D2
Measures of dispersion 4 A10-12-13,B3,C3-6,D2-5-6
Normal distribution curves 4 A10,B3-4-6-7-9-10,C3 ,D2-
5-6
Study design: 4 A10-12-13,B3-9-10,C3-
6,D5-6
Cross sectional study and the prevalence rate
4 A10-12-13,B3-4-6-7-9-
10,C3
Cohort study, incidence rate & attributable risk
2 A13,B3-4-6-7-9-10,C3-
6,D2-5-6
Case-control study, Odd’s ratio 3 A10-12-13,B3-9-10,C3-
6,D2
Total 45
4- Teaching and Learning Methods:
4.1- Lectures4.2- Practical lessons4.3- Assignment
5- Student Assessment Methods:
5.1- Research assignment: to assess general transferable skills, intellectual skills.5.2- Written exams:• Short essay: to assess knowledge.
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• Commentary: to assess intellectual skills.5.3- Practical Exams: to assess practical skills, intellectual skills.5.4- OSPE: to assess practical skills, intellectual skills.5.5- Oral Exams: to assess knowledge.5.6- Structured oral exams: to assess knowledge.
Assessment Schedule:
Assessment 1: Final written exam week: 24-28Assessment 2: Oral exam week: 24-28Assessment 3: Practical exam week: 24-28
Weighting of Assessments:
Final Written Examination 50 %Oral Examination 30 %Practical Examination 20%Other types of assessment 0%Total 100%Formative only assessment: simple research assignment, attendance and
absenteeism
6- List of References
6.1- Course Notes
Department notes, lectures and handouts6.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
1-Maxy-Rosenau Public health and preventive medicine, Prentice – HallInternational Inc.
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6.3- Recommended Books
1- Dimensions of Community Health, Boston Burr Ridge Dubuque.2- Short Textbook of preventive and social Medicine. Prentice-HallInternational Inc.3- Epidemiology in medical practice, 5th edition. Churchill Livingstone. New York, London and Tokyo.6.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, … etc
1-American Journal of Epidemiology2-British Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health3- WWW. CDC and WHO site
7- Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning:
1. Adequate conditioned space for staff and assistants.2. Adequate conditioned teaching facilities.3. Audiovisual Aids: Data show, overhead and slide projectors and their requirementsCourse Coordinator: Head of Department:
DR/ Prof Dr /
Date:
Course Specifications of Forensic Medicinein MD of Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology
(Second Part)
Minia University Faculty of Medicine
1- Program on which the course is given: MD in Forensic
Medicine & Clinical Toxicology.2- Minor element of program.
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3- Department offering the program: Department of Forensic
Medicine & Clinical Toxicology.4- Department offering the course: Department of Forensic
Medicine & Clinical Toxicology.5- Academic year / Level: 2nd part6- Course co-coordinator: to be assigned annually according to the approval of Department of Forensic Medicine & Clinical
Toxicology council (annual notification will be sent to QUA & Vice-Dean of post graduates & research affairs).7- Date of specification approval: faculty council No.182, decree No.7163 Dated: 14/9/2009.
A. Basic InformationTitle: Course Specifications of forensic medicine in MD of Forensic Medicine & Clinical toxicology. Lectures hrs: 156 hrs practical hrs: 156 hrs Total hrs : 312 hrs
B. Professional Information1. Overall Aims of Course
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
Course title
Total hrs
No. of hrsProgramme ILOs
coveredL P
Basic science as applied to forensic medicine:Surface landmarks, regional anatomy of medicolegal
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significanceAnatomy of neck with special reference to violent asphyxiaOutline of foetal, embryonic developmentBlood grouping, RH incompatabilityHistopathology of brain, heart, lung, liver, kidney, spleen, thyroid, adrenal glands, bone & skinPathophysiology of shockLocal & systemic response to trauma Relevant general pharmacology (pharmacology of important antidotes, antisera, addictive drugs & anaesthetic drugs)Identification:
- Identification of dead body.
- Identification of living person.
- Identification of collection of bones
a15,c1,b6
Thanatology:- Death.- Postmortum changes.- Time passed since
death.
a5, c1, c2,c3
Wounds: b2,c4,c5Injuries of special organs b2,c4,c5Head injuries: b2,c4,c5Firearm injuries:
- Types of weapons.- Characters of firearm
injuries.- Medicolegal aspect of
firearm injuries
b2,c4,c5
Asphyxia:- General aspects.- Drowning.- Smothering.- Hanging.- Strangulation.- Chocking.- Crush asphyxia.
b2,c4,c5
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Sexual offences: a4,Infanticide: a5Child abuse: a5Domestic violence a5Injuries from mechanical violence.
b2,c4,c5
Road traffic accidents. b2,c4,c5Thermal injuries:
- Burns, scald, & corrosives.
- Electrocution.- Radiation.
b2,c4,c5
DNA typing & its application in forensic field:
a3,
Blood stains a3,c6Cloning a3,Sterility & artificial insemination
a4,
Negative autopsy a5, c1, c3Medical ethics: a1,a2.a12,a13,b1,b4Mass disasters a14Forensic odontology b6Forensic psychiatry b6Scene of the crime a11, a12Forensic radiationTortureBonds & other explosivesDeath certificateOperative death responsibilityFire broke catastrophy /Law, procedures related to organ transplantationOutlines of analytic & histopathological techniques as applied to forensic medicineEuthanasiaEvidence of trace elements lCourse methods of teachingLectures on specific topicsPractical classesDemonstrationsScientific meetingCourse assessment methodsAssessment tools: log bookTime schedule: at the end of first partList of references
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Lecture notesEssential books: knight’s Forensic Pathology
Course Coordinator: Head of Department: Dr. Asmaa Mohammed Hishmat Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Azeem
Course Specifications of Clinical Toxicologyin MD of Forensic medicine & Clinical Toxicology
(Second Part)
Minia University Faculty of Medicine
1- Program on which the course is given: Master degree in Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology.2- Minor element of program.3- Department offering the program: Department of Forensic
Medicine & Clinical Toxicology.4- Department offering the course: Department of Forensic
Medicine & Clinical Toxicology.5- Academic year / Level: 1st part6- Course co-coordinator: to be assigned annually according to the approval of forensic medicine & clinical toxicology department council (annual notification will be sent to QUA & Vice-Dean of post graduates & research affairs).7- Date of specification approval: faculty council No.182, decree No.7163 Dated: 14/9/2009.
A. Basic InformationTitle: Course Specifications of clinical toxicology in MD degree of forensic medicine & clinical toxicology. Lectures hrs: 52 hrs practical hrs: 104 hrs Total hrs: 156 hrs
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B. Professional Information1. Overall Aims of Course
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
Course titleTotal
hrs
No. of hrs Programme ILOs
coveredL PIV. General toxicology:
XII. ComaXIII. ConvulsionXIV. ShockXV. AntidotesXVI. ToxidromesXVII. Management of acute
intoxicated patientsXVIII. Toxicokinitics &
Toxicodynamics.XIX. Drug abuse.XX. Teratogenicity.XXI. Carcinogenicity.XXII. Genotoxicity.
a6, b3a6, b3a6, b3a6, b3a6, a10, b3a6, a9, a10, b3, c6
a6,
a6,a6,a6,a6,
V. Systemic toxicology - Hepatotoxicity- Haemotoxicity- Cardiotoxicity- Neurotoxicity- Nephrotoxicity- Respiratory toxicity- Dermatotoxicity- Ophthalmotoxicity- ENT toxicity- Immunotoxicity.- GIT toxicity.- Acid base disorders.- Water & electrolyte
imbalance.
a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3a7, b3
VI. Specific toxicology - Poisons classification
& Factors affecting toxicity
- Corrosives
a8, a9, a10, a11, b3
a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3
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- Heavy metals- Toxic gases- Toxic plants- Pesticides- Food poisoning- Animal poisoning- Insects poisoning- Drugs intoxication- Alcohol intoxication
a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3a8, a9, a10, a11, b3
Course methods of teachingLectures on specific topicsPractical classesDemonstrationsScientific meetingCourse assessment methodsAssessment tools: log bookTime schedule: at the end of first part
List of referencesLecture notes.
Essential books:
Emergency of toxicology "Peter Vicellio"
Emergency of toxicology "Gold Frank"
Web sites:
www.medscape.com
www.emedicine.com
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Program correlation Program ARS versus program lLOs
IOLS ARSa - K no w l e dg e a n d und e r s ta n d i ng a.1 Explain various medicolegal
aspects of malpractice ðics.a.2 How to apply his/her medical
knowledge in the service of law with emphasis on medicolegal aspects of medical practice.
a.3 Explain medicolegal aspects of blood grouping and DNA in forensic field.
a.4 Explain medicolegal aspects of different cases of sexual offences.
a.5 Explain maternal and infant morbidity and mortality from medicolegal aspects.
a.6 Outline the basics of general toxicology.
a.7 Outline the basics of
a- Knowledge and understanding a.1. Demonstrate competency and mastery of basics, methods and tools of scientific research and medical audit in forensic medicine.a.2. Have continuous ability to add knowledge new developments in forensic medicine through research and publication.a.3. Appraise and utilize scientific knowledge to continuously update and improve practical skills.a.4. Acquire excellent level of medical knowledge in the basic biomedical, related clinical, behavioral and clinical sciences, medical ethics and medical
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systemic toxicology.a.8 Outline the basics of specific
toxicology.a.9 List different classes of
common toxic substances and environmental pollution and how eliminate toxin from body.
a.10 Explain different groups of toxic substances and drugs and its differential diagnosis and how to do first aid measurements for each one.
a.11 Understand scientific development in the field of forensic medicine & toxicology.
a.12 Understand the mutual influence between professional practice and its impacts on the environment.
a.13 Mention the ethical and legal principles of professional practice in the field of forensic medicine.
a.14 Know the principles of quality in professional practice in the field of forensic medicine.
a.15 Explain medicolegal aspects of identification of both live & dead person.
a.16 Know the basics and ethics of scientific research.
jurisprudence and apply such knowledge in practical skills and scientific research.a.5. Demonstrate & acquire an in-depth understanding of common areas / problems and recent advances in the field of specialty.
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b.1 Analyze different problems of malpractices.
b.2 Analyze different traumatic/ wound cases and how to write a report for each case and how to deal with it.
b.3 Analyze different intoxicated patients and formulate a treatment plan.
b.4 Recognize common ethical dilemma and suggest a proper solution.
b.5 Link between knowledge for Professional problems' solving.
b.6 Assess risk in professional practices in the field of forensic medicine.
b.7 Conduct a research study and / or write a scientific study on a research problem.
b.8 Plan for the development of performance in the field of forensic medicine.
b.9 Analyze researches and issues related to forensic medicine.
b.2. Possess excellent level of a wide
range of professional skills to manage independently all problems in the areas of forensic medicine.b.3. Demonstrate positive approach and participate in updating and improving Procedures, methods & approaches of professional practice in forensic medicine.b.4. Use recent technologies to improve his practice in forensic medicine.b.5. Demonstrate leadership competencies including inter-personal and communication skills that ensure effective information exchange with individual patients and their families and team-work with other health professions, the scientific community and the public.b.6. Function as a team leader to provide appropriate, effective and compassionate reaction when dealing with problems related to forensic medicine and other health professions.
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b.7. Master decision making capabilities according to available data & information and in different situations related to forensic medicine.b.8. Possess capabilities of efficient management, employment, improvement of available resources as well as finding new resources.b.9. Demonstrate in depth awareness of public health and related health policy issues including independent ability to improve health care, and identify and carry out system-based improvement of care.
c. professional and practical skills
c.1 Identify living and dead individuals.
c.2 Diagnose death by different clinical and investigatory methods.
c.3 Estimate time pass since death through assessment of P.M. changes.
c.4 Examine different wounds and injuries.
c.5 Write a proper primary report.
c. professional and practical skills
c.1. Master decision making capabilities according to available data & information and in different situations related to clinical toxicology.c.2. Possess capabilities of efficient management, employment, improvement of available resources as well as finding new resources
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c.6 Make a preliminary test for blood grouping and toxicological screen.
d. General and Transferable skills
d.1 Use database to collect material needed
for research.
d.2 Gather and organize material from
various sources (including library,
electronic and online resources).
d.3 Present a research assignment orally and
deliver it in both written and electronic
forms.
d.4 Demonstrate respect to all patients
irrespective of their socioeconomic
levels, culture or religious beliefs and
use language appropriate to the patient’s
culture
d.5 Approach to medicolegal problems.
d.6 Communicate effectively with other
health care professionals to maximize
patient benefits and minimize the risk of
errors.
d.7 Understand the importance of life-long
self-learning and show a strong
commitment to it.
d.8 Recognize and effectively deal with
unethical behavior of other members of
healthcare team.
d. General and Transferable skills
d.1. Demonstrate leadership responsiveness to the larger context of the related health care system, including the organization, partnership with health care providers and managers, and resource allocations.d.2. Demonstrate in depth awareness of public health and related health policy issues including independent ability to improve health care, and identify and carry out system-based improvement of care.d.3.Show model attitudes and Professionalism. d.4. Demonstrate commitment for life-long learning and maintenance of competence and ability for continuous medical education and learning in subsequent stages and in the area of specialty or its subspecialties.
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Course Coordinator: Dr. Asmaa Mohammed Hishmat Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Azeem
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