medical doctorate in physical medicine, rheumatology and...
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FFaaccuullttyy ooff MMeeddiicciinnee AAiinn SShhaammss UUnniivveerrssiittyy
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Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine,
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
درجة الدكتوراه في الطب الطبيعي والروماتيزم و التأهيل
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Program Guide and
Logbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: I – Welcome Statement
II - Mission Statement
III – Senior supervisor and affiliated departments and Hospitals
IV – Program specifications:
1 - Basic Information
2 - Professional Information
3 – Academic standards
4 - Curriculum structure and contents
5 - Program courses.
6- Program admission requirements.
7- Regulation for progression and program completion
8- Course specification appendix:
Applied Anatomy course specification
Applied Physiology course specification
Internal Medicine course specification
Surgery course specification
Rheumatology course specification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation course specification
Electrotherapy and electrodiagnosis course specification
Medical statistics course specification
Medical ethics course specification
Medical law course specification
Rheumatological radiodiagnosis course specification
V - General information
VI – Your log book
1 – Introduction
2 – Supervisors
3 - Tables for training records
4 – Log book preview
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VII - Head of department approval for the exam entry
Detachable forms:
VIII – Thesis follow up
IX - Evaluation forms
I – Welcome Statement:
The Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation welcomes you to the Medical Doctorate in Physical
Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.
As a department we are committed to medical student education and
continuously strive to improve your educational experience.
This handbook presents information guide and logbook activity of
Doctorate degree in Physical Medicine ,Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation administered by the Physical Medicine ,Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams
University.
II - Mission Statement:
The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is “The
preparation of a competent graduate, who is able to compete on both
national and regional levels, capable of lifelong learning, training
and tutoring, while adhering to the codes of practice of medical
health services and ethics. The college as well, seeks continuous
development of programs and courses. It also enhances expansion
of applied scientific research and health programs for community
services and environmental development. Moreover, through
providing distinguished academic and research cadres of teaching
staff, supporting the administrative system and sustainability of own
resources, the college is able to achieve goals and objectives”.
The mission of this degree is to prepare a trained rheumatologist
physiatrist with professional skills with a leading role in his practice.
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III – Senior Supervisor and Affiliated Departments and Hospitals
Senior Supervisor
Prof.
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E-mail:
Affiliated Departments and Hospitals
-Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation , Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University .
-Militay Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Centre in Agouza.
IV – Program Specifications
A- Basic Information
1. Program title:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation
2. Program type: Multiple
3. Faculty of Medicine-Ain Shams University.
4. Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department
5. Assistant co-ordinator
…………………………………
6. Co-ordinator
………………………………………………
7. Last date of program approval:
………………………………………………
B- Professional Information:
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1. Program aims:
This program should be able to:
a) Enable the candidates to keep with the international standards of
patient care by achieving high levels of:
1. Clinical skills
2. Bedside care skills
b) Comprehend the basis of scientific rheumatology and rehabilitation
researches.
c) Provide the candidates with the Doctorate degree that enables them
to be specialists in Egypt, to pursue higher studies and degrees and
finally to understand and get the best of published scientific researches.
2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
a. Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:
a1- Identify the descriptive and applied anatomy of the different
joints of the upper and lower limbs with muscles acting on them with
the biomechanics of the studied joints.
a2- Know thoroughly the anatomy of the spinal and cranial nerves .
a3-Discuss the descriptive and applied anatomy of the vertebral
column, brain and the spinal cord.
a4-Understand the physiology of the cardiovascular system, central
nervous system and physiology of the muscle and nerve as well as the
physiology of the respiration and the effects of the exercise on the
cardiovascular and respiratory systems physiology of metabolism,
exercise and thermoregulation
a5-Describe and compare the different rheumatic diseases, their
epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical picture,
investigations and treatment.
a6- Understand methods of evaluation and assessment prior to
prescribing rehabilitation program and identify the basic aspects of
the rehabilitation program including remedial exercise , occupational
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therapy and improving activities of daily living and the specific
rehabilitation of the different diseases (neurologic , orthopedic and
rheumatic).
a7 -Differentiate the different electrotherapeutic modalities: their
indications and contraindications, effects and side effects, and
methods of application
a8- Identify the different types of orthotics and prosthesis and
walking aids, their indications and fitting and how to follow them up.
a9-Understand the basic principles of electrodiagnosis (nerve
conduction and EMG) and to know the electro diagnostic picture of
different diseases and differentiate between neuropathic and
myopathic lesions.
a10- Discuss the common medical problems presenting in primary
health care setting, their diagnosis, prevention and treatment, the
early manifestations of serious diseases (e.g. malignancy,
emergencies …etc) as well as recognizing the normal aging process
and identify age related diseases and variable causes of disability in
old age.
a11- Understand important and relevant surgical diseases, their
clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis, prognosis and
treatment, required rehabilitation and appropriate orthotics and
prosthetics, recognize the ethical principles that govern decision-
making in surgical practice, the principles and practice of
preoperative preparation and postoperative care as well as the basic
principles of anesthetic techniques and materials.
a12- Recognize the theories, basics and recent advances in the field
of specialty and other related fields
a13- Have a thorough knowledge of principles, methods, ethics and
tools of scientific research.
a14- Understand the ethical and legal principles of professional
practice in the field of specialty.
a15- Understand the principles of quality in professional practice in
the field of specialty.
a16- Identify the effects of medical practice on the environment and
methods of its development and preservation.
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b. Intellectual capabilities:
By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:
b1- Differentiate between various rheumatic conditions and design
diagnostic protocol for the different musculoskeletal disorders.
b2-Design a rehabilitation program for patients with different
diseases (including occupational and vocational rehabilitation)
b3-Design a home program for the patient to accomplish activities of
daily living.
b4- Comprehend and describe the biomechanics of the different
joints, gait cycle, the anatomy of all the joints, muscles, nerves
(spinal and cranial) and the vertebral column of the body
b5- Interpret important physiological and medical laboratory results
(blood, respiratory, neuromuscular), to distinguish a physiological
from a pathological condition, clinical parameters such as: ABP,
ECG, nerve conduction velocity & pulmonary functions for a normal
individual and integrate physiology with other basic and clinical
sciences.
b6- Comprehend the mechanisms of the lever systems, mechanisms
of various physical modalities and their therapeutic effects.
b7- Interpret and analyze clinical and laboratory findings to reach
the diagnosis of relevant surgical diseases evaluate the prognosis and
risks, apply decision making for surgical interference and related
rehabilitation measures.
b8- Perform a scientific research studies and scientific papers
b9- Solve the problem based on available data.
b10- Make decisions in various professional conditions and plan for
better performance in the specialty.
b11-Evaluate the risks in the medical practice.
b12-Plan, invent and create to improve the performance in the field
of specialty.
b13-Discuss and debate based on evidences.
b14-Construct treatment plan, incorporating his knowledge, best
available evidence and patient's preferences in a cost effective
manner
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c. Professional and practical skills:
By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:
c1- Take a thorough history of appropriate depth and detail, relative to
the clinical context and examine various systems of the body (chest,
abdominal and cardiac examination).
c2- Conduct a full neurological examination.
c3- Conduct a full musculoskeletal examination and reach a clinical
diagnosis.
c4- Conduct a nerve conduction and EMG investigation.
c5- Apply different electrotherapeutic apparatus on the different body
parts for different indications
c6- Use orthotics and prosthetics for their different indications
c7- Set a diet regimen and use conventional and non conventional
modalities used in treatment of the different weight disorders
c8- Perform arthrocentesis and intra and extraarticular injections
c9- Write and evaluate various medical reports related to the specialty,
case reports, electrophysilogical studies reports and prescriptions
c10- Evaluate and improve the various tools related to the specialty.
c11- Apply the technology tools in professional practice.
c12- Plan and design methods to improve the professional skills and
the performance of others.
d. General and transferable skills:
By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:
d1-Use computer skills and various information technologies.
d2-Demonstrate the ability of self evaluation and continuous learning
d3-Conduct sincere and effective patient interviews, properly explain
their condition and plan of management, obtain consents and convey
bad news in a professional way.
d4- Write patient records and properly present them.
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d5-Work effectively and cooperatively in a team and lead team work
d6-Conduct a research
d7- Maintain a professional image, and practice a responsible attitude
d8- Perform effective communication
d9- Use various sources to acquire medical knowledge
d10- Evaluate other team-members performance
d13- Manage scientific meetings and time management
3. Academic standards: (Benchmarks)
John Hopkins University
4. Curriculum structure and contents:
4a- Program duration: Three years (6 semesters)
4b- Program structure:
اناهج
انساعاث
انعخذة
انقزراث انذراست انكىد
يخطهباث انكهت دورة أساساث انبحث انعه
1 PRR7001 انجزء األول حشزح حطبق انخقذو
1 PRR7002 فسىنىج حطبق يخقذو
2 PRR7003 أيزاض باطت يخقذيت
2 PRR7004 جزاحت يخقذيت
انزسانت 15
8 PRR7005 انجزء انثا طب طبع وحأهم
6 PRR7006 كهزباء طبت
8 PRR7007 روياحزو
2 :يقزر اخخار ي ب
انقزراث
االخخارت
E7024 إحصاء طب
E7026 حاسب آن
E7050 أخالقاث انه انطبت
E7043 قاى انه انطبت
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أشعت حشخصت ف األيزاض 7069
انزوياحزيت
كزاست األشطت 15
انجىع 60
5. Program courses:
A) Compulsory
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7001 Applied Anatomy 15
PRR7002 Applied Physiology 14 1
PRR7003 Medicine 23 14
PRR7004 General Surgery 23 2 10
PRR7005 Physical Medicine&
Rehabilitation
92 56
PRR7006 Electrotherapy &
Electrodiagnosis
72 36
PRR7007 Rheumatology 102 36
B) Elective
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
7024 Statistics 30
7026 Computer
7050 Medical ethics 29 1
7043 Medical law
7069 Rheumatology Radiodiagnosis 13 34
6. Program admission requirements:
: (: شخزط نقذ انطانب نهحصىل عه درجت انذكخىرا7انادة )
أ يك حاصال ػه دسجح اناجغتيش في يادج انتخصص أ إحذ اناد األعاعيح انتصهح تا -1
.ناي إحذ انجايؼاخ انصشيح أ ػه دسجح يؼادنح
يافقح جح انؼم ػه يتطهثاخ انذساعح -2
( 2انهحق )إعتيفاء انغتذاخ انطهتح في صاسيف انتذسية إعتالك األجضج تغذيذ انشعو ي-
انتفشؽ نهذساعح نذج خظ فصل دساعيح ػه األقم قثم دخل ايتحا انجضء انثاي. يك أ -
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تشفياخ أ انشاكض انؼهيح انؼتذج ي انكهيح تؼذ يتى انتذسية نفظ انذج ػه األقم ف احذ انغ
.أعتيفاء انششط انت تحذدا األقغاو انختصح
7. Regulation for progression and program completion
تانغثح نهتغجيم نذسجاخ انذكتسا تاق انذتهياخ فيتى يشتي ف انؼاو : األن ي أل (8): يادة
أغغطظ انثايح ي أل فثش حت آخش ديغثشيني حت آخش
تصع انذساعح ف كم ػاو جايؼ ػه فصهي دساعيي يذج كم يا خغح ػشش (: 9يادة )
اعثػا . يثذا االل ف أل أكتتش يثذا انثا ف يصف فثشايش. يغ تظيى فصم دساع صيف
انذساع قثم اعثػي ي تذايت ػه االقم تؼذ يكثف نذج عتح اعاتيغ . يتى انتغجيم نهفصم
إعتيفاء انششط حغة انقشساخ انغجهح. اليثغ أ يضيذ انؼةء انذساع ف انفصم اناحذ ػ
عاػاخ يؼتذج. يجص نهطانة تؼذيم انقشساخ خالل اعثػي ي تذايح انفصم انذساع ) 6
الغحاب خالل عت اعاتيغ ي احذ انقشاسخ د احتغات تانحزف ا االضافح (. كا يجص ن ا
.ساعثا في
Assessment Schedule and Weighing of Assessments
Item Mark Points GPA
score
حانت
انطانب
Student
state
During
semester
End of
semester Total
First semester (If
present) 80 300 380
Second semester 80 80
Third semester 80 80
Fourth semester 80 80
Fifth semester 80 80
Sixth
semester
Final
exam
Written 1200 * 1200
Oral
Practical
/Clinical
Total 400 1500 1900
* 1500 if there is no first semester
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يهحظح: تؼادل دسجاخ انطانة طثقا نهقاط ػه انج انتان
A-1 قاط 4 : فأكثز % 90
A-2 قاط 3.67 : % 90% حخ أقم ي 85ي -
B-3 قاط 3.33 : %85% حخ أقم ي 80ي +
B-4 قاط 3.00 : %80% حخ أقم ي 75ي
B-5 قاط 2.67 : %75% حخ أقم ي 70ي -
C-6 قاط 2.33 : %70% حخ أقم ي 65ي +
C-7 قاط 2.00 : %65% حخ أقم ي 62ي
C-8 قاط 1.67 : %62% حخ أقم ي 60ي -
F-9 صفز : %60أقم ي
دسجح نهجضء 300دسجح يا 1200ائ نهذتهو انؼان اناجغتيش يجع دسجاخ االيتحا ان
دسجح نهجضء األل إ 300دسجح يا 1500األل يجع دسجاخ االيتحا انائ نهذكتسا
دسجح نهذتهو انؼان اناجغتيش 300جذ. يضاف إنيا انؼذل انفصه انتشاك تا ياص
.دسجح نهذكتسا 400
ػه أعاط يجع حاصم ضشب قاط كم يقشس يضشتا ف (GPA) تى حغاب انؼذل انفصهي
ػذد عاػات انؼتذج يقغيا ػه انغاػاخ انؼتذج نهقشساخ انت دسعا انطانة ف انفصم
ػه أعاط يجع حاصم ضشب (CGPA) انذساع. كا يتى حغاب انؼذل انتشاك نهطانة
هيا انطانة ف كم يقشس يضشتا ف ػذد عاػات انؼتذج يقغيا ػه انقاط انت حصم ػ
.يجع انغاػاخ انؼتذج انكهيح
ف حانح انشعب ف يادج أ يجػح ي انقشساخ ف انذتهو أاناجغتيش أ انذكتسا يتى اإلػادج
ف أل إػادج فقظ أيا إرا ف انادج أ انجػح فقظ. يتى حغاب انتقذيش انفؼه انز يحصم ػهي
قاط ا 1.67% فقظ )ا60تكشس سعتح فيحغة ن ػذ انجاح تقذيش .(C-
Anatomy course specification
Ain Shams University
Faculty of Medicine
Program(s) on which the course is given:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs; Major
Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation.
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Department offering the course: Anatomy Department.
Academic year / Level: Doctorate - First semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Applied Anatomy Code: PRR7001
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Tutorial: 15
Total: 15
Coordinator
Anatomy Department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
1-To provide a core body of scientific knowledge concerning the normal
structure of the human body at the level of upper limbs, lower limbs and
spine study of the normal growth and development relevant to anatomical
topics.
2-To correlate anatomical facts with their clinical applications.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1- Describe segmental innervation of the different dermatomes and
myotomes
a2- Identify the anatomy of the different nerves.
a3- Describe the neuroanatomy of the brain and the spinal cord with
their blood supply
a4- Draw labelled diagrams of cross sections of brain, brainstem and
spinal cord at different levels.
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b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Comprehend the basic principles of structure of the different
joints of the human body and their
biomechanics.
b2-Describe the surface landmarks of the underlying joints, bones,
muscles and tendons.
b3- Comprehend the different phases of the gait cycle and muscles
working in each phase
b4- Comprehend the anatomy of all the joints, muscles, nerves
(spinal and cranial) and the vertebral column of the body
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Apply the anatomical facts while examining the living subject in
order to reach a proper diagnosis.
c2- Differentiate between the different types of joints and how each
adapts to its function
c3- Identify the different surface markings and determine the position
or course of internal structures.
c4- Interpret the normal anatomical structures on radiographs and
ultrasonography, C.T. scan and nuclear magnetic resonance images.
c5- Interpret some clinical findings in relation to anatomical basis.
c6- Analyze and resynthesize given anatomical data to solve
problem situations.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1-Use Computer using and power point presentation
d2-Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers,
colleagues, patients and others with whom physicians must interact
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in their professional lives.
d3- Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as
the necessity to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.
d4- Be responsible towards work.
d5- Maintain a professional image concerning behaviour, dress and
speech.
d6- Work in a study group.
3- Course content:
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
1-facial nerve 1
2-trigeminal nerve ½
3-cranial nerves II,III,IV and VI ½
4-other cranial nerves ½
5-neuroanatomy of the brain ½
6-brachial plexus 1
7-lumbar plexus 1
8-sciatic nerve ½
9-muscles of upper limbs 1
10-muscles of lower limbs 1
11-trunk muscles ½
12-vertebral column ½
13-neck ½
14-joints of lower limbs: hip joint 1
15-knee joint 1
16-ankle and joints of the foot 1
17-joints of upper limbs: shoulder 1
18-elbow and wrist joints 1
19-hand joints 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
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4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess
the ability of problem solving
4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam: 30
Oral exam: 20
Total: 50
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lecture notes handed to student
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Last’s textbook of regional and applied anatomy
Grant’s Atlas of anatomy
5.3- Recommended Books
a) Cunningham’s anatomy
b) Gray’s anatomy.
Websites
www.visiblebody.com http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap1.html
http://anatomy-interactive.org
Physiology Course specifications
Program(s) on which the course is given:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs -Major
Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation.
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Department offering the course: Physiology Department.
Academic year / Level: - First semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Applied Physiology Code: PRR7002
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 14 Tutorial: 1
Total: 15
Coordinator
Physiology Department.
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
1. Acquire an appropriate functional background of cells, tissues, organs &
systems.
2. Integrate physiological data & mechanisms with the ongoing basic
sciences: anatomy, histology & biochemistry and clinical applications.
3. Explore in detail the functions of the central nervous system,
neuromuscular, the respiratory, metabolism and the cardiovascular systems
4. Develop the basic scientific research skills as well as effective
communication and team work attitudes.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 - Comprehend the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory
and central nervous system, muscle and nerve physiology
a2- Understand the bone physiology
a3- Describe the effect of exercise on the different systems of the
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body and sports physiology
a4- Distinguish between the different metabolic and endocrinal
disorders to understand appetite and the central and peripheral factors
controlling it
a5- Understand the mechanism of temperature regulation and their
disturbances
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1-Interpret most important physiological laboratory results (blood,
respiratory, neuromuscular), to distinguish a physiological from a
pathological condition.
b2-Comment, on some clinical parameters such as: ABP, ECG, nerve
conduction velocity & pulmonary functions for a normal individual.
b3-Integrate physiology with other basic and clinical sciences.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Manipulate a stethoscope for hearing heart and respiratory
sounds and recognize abnormalities.
c2- Present physiological data in a report
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1 –Use computer power point presentation
d2- Work separately or in a team to research and prepare a scientific
topic.
d3- Present clearly and effectively a scientific topic in a tutorial or a
staff meeting.
3- Course content:
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Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
1-The Cell and Its Functions and Apoptosis—
Programmed Cell Death
1
2-Membrane Potentials and Action
Potentials and Contraction of Skeletal Muscle
1
3-Overview of the Circulation; Medical
Physics of Pressure, Flow, and
Resistance and The Microcirculation and the
Lymphatic System: Capillary Fluid
Exchange, Interstitial Fluid.
1
4-Local and Humoral Control of Blood
Flow by the Tissues and Nervous Regulation of
the Circulation,
and Rapid Control of Arterial Pressure
1 ½
5-Organization of the Nervous System. 1
6-The Sensory and Autonomic Nervous
System
1
7-Motor and Integrative Neurophysiology 1
8-Physical Principles of Gas Exchange;
Diffusion of Oxygen and Carbon
Dioxide Through the Respiratory
Membrane
1
9-Regulation of Respiration 1
10-Respiratory Insufficiency—
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Oxygen
Therapy
1 ½
11-Bone physiology 1
12-Metabolism and Temperature
Regulation
1
13-Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus &
weight disorders
1
14- Exercise Physiology 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
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4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess
the ability of problem solving
4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam: 30
Oral exam: 20
Total: 50
5 - List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lecture notes handed to students
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Ganong textbook of physiology
Guyton’s textbook of physiology
5.3- Recommended Books
Fundamentals of Physiology: A Human Perspective by Lauralee Sherwood
Pocket Companion to Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Paperback by John Hall
5.4-Websites:
www.MedicalStudent.com
www.studentconsult.com
www.nhscience.lonestar.edu.html
Internal medicine Course specifications
Program(s) on which the course is given:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs -Major
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Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation.
Department offering the course: Internal medicine Department.
Academic year / Level: - First semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
A- Basic Information
Title: internal medicine Code: PRR7003
Credit Hours: 2
Lectures: 23 practical: 14 Total: 37
Coordinator
Internal Medicine Department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
1.To support acquisition of knowledge and understanding of health and its
promotion, and of disease, its prevention and management.
2. To enable the student to acquire and become proficient in basic clinical
skills such as obtaining a patient’s history, undertaking a comprehensive
physical and mental state examination, interpreting the findings and
constructing diagnostic and treatment plans.
3. To enable the students to acquire and demonstrate attitudes necessary for
the achievement of high standards of medical practice, in relation to the
provision of care of individuals and populations.
4. To train the student how to fully examine the patient, reach provisional
diagnosis and recommend suitable investigations.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1. Discuss the common medical problems presenting to doctors - in
primary health care setting, hospital and community - their diagnosis,
prevention and treatment.
a2. Identify disease in terms of mental, functional and physical
processes
a3. State the clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of
common medical disorders with an emphasis on the incidence of the
different manifestations and their relative importance in establishing
diagnosis, and the early manifestations of serious diseases (e.g.
malignancy, emergencies …etc)
a4. Recognize the normal aging process in terms of physiologic and
clinical manifestations and identify age related diseases and variable
causes of disability in old age.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1. Analyze symptoms & signs and construct a differential diagnosis
for common presenting complaints.
b2. Design an appropriate diagnostic plan for evaluation of common
presenting complaints which is appropriate in terms of the
differential diagnosis, the severity of the clinical situation and the
risks, benefits and costs to the patient.
b3. Accurately interpret the results of commonly used diagnostic
procedures
b4. Identify risk factors for disease processes and injury, and institute
the appropriate diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic interventions.
b5. Construct treatment plan, incorporating his knowledge, best
available evidence, and patient’s preferences in a cost effective
manner.
c- Professional skills
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1. Take a thorough history of appropriate depth and detail, relative
to the clinical context.
c2. Demonstrate a complete and/or problem-focused physical
examination.
c3. Recognize urgent life-threatening conditions, and institute
appropriate initial management.
c4. Safely perform routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,
including life support.
c5. Use appropriate sterile technique, comply with and use universal
precautions.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1. Establish trust with the patient.
d2. Explain to the patients and their relatives the nature of illness, the
diagnostic and therapeutic options and Recommend life style
modification in compassionate and ethical way.
d3. Respond effectively to a patient’s emotional and psychosocial
concerns.
d4. Interact and communicate effectively with other health care
professionals.
d5. Manage time effectively and demonstrate skills needed for life
long learning.
3- Course content:
Internal Medicine No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
1-Kidney and urinary tract diseases: (acute RF, chronic RF,
nephritic & nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic
glomerulonephritis.)
1
2- Metabolism acidosis: (alkalosis and Na +K imbalance.) 1
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3- Cardiovascular diseases
Hypertension, ischemic heart diseases and heart failure.
1 1
4-Chest diseases
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute and chronic
lung abscess, pleural effusion and lung cancer.
1 1
5- Endocrinology
DM, parathyroid, thyroid, Cushing and Addison’s
syndromes.
2
6-liver diseases
Hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic failure.
1
7- blood disorders and anemia 1
8-Neurological history taking 1 1
9-Cerebrovascular diseases 2 1
10- Headache and facial pain 1
11- Motor neuron diseases 1 1
12-Multiple sclerosis 1 1
13- Ataxia and cerebellar diseases 1 1
14-Mysthenia gravis and disorders of neuromuscular
junction
1 1
15-Diseases of muscles 2 2
16-Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders 1 1
17- Non traumatic disorder of the spinal cord 1 1
18-Systemic, viral and metabolic disorders of CNS 1 1
19-CNS tumors 1
20-Neurological disorders of the childhood 1 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
Written exam: 60
Oral exam: 20
Clinical 20
Total: 100
5 - List of References
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-DAVIDSON'S Principles and Practice of Medicine.
-Clinical Medicine KUMMAR and CLARK.
-1000 MCQs for DAVIDSON'S Principles and Practice of Medicine.
-MCQs for Clinical Medicine KUMMAR and CLARK.
-HUTCHISON’S Clinical Methods.
-Clinical Examination, MACLEOD, MUNRO.
- A Guide to Physical Examination, Barbara Bates.
Web sites:
www.MedicalStudent.com
www.studentconsult.com
www.nhscience.lonestar.edu.html
General surgery Course specifications :
Program(s) on which the course is given:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs -Major
Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation.
Department offering the course: Surgery Department.
Academic year / Level: - First and second semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: General Surgery Code: PRR7004
Over two semesters
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 23
Tutorial: 2 Practical: 10 Total: 30
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Coordinator
Surgery Department.
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
1. To provide the candidate with the knowledge, and skills which enable
him/her to identify, analyze, manage and/or refer relevant clinical surgical
problems in order to provide efficient, cost effective and humane patient
care.
2. To provide the candidate with an appropriate background covering the
relevant surgical emergencies.
3. To enable the development and application of appropriate professional
attitudes, ethical principles and communication.
4. To develop the ability to diagnose the basic surgical affections via clinical
and laboratory findings.
5. To acquire the basic principles of related surgical interferences.
6. To introduce the different methods, materials and techniques of anesthesia
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the course, the student should be
able to:
a1- Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of important
and relevant surgical diseases.
a2- Discuss the clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic
modalities, outcome and treatment plans for relevant surgical
problems.
a3-Understand the importance of rehabilitation in the treatment of
surgical problems.
a4- Recognize the appropriate orthotics and prosthetics needed in the
different surgical conditions.
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a5- Recognize the ethical principles that govern decision-making in
surgical practice.
a6- Discuss the principles and practice of preoperative preparation
and postoperative care.
a7- Acquire Knowledge about the basic principles of anesthetic
techniques and materials.
.b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Interpret and analyze clinical and laboratory findings to reach the
accurate diagnosis of relevant surgical diseases.
b2- Analyze and predict the prognosis and consequences of surgical
affections.
b3- Apply decision making of suitability of using a defined surgical
interference and related rehabilitation measures with appropriate
orthotics and prosthetics.
b4 – Learn decision making of suitability of using defined anesthetic
techniques and related complications.
.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Get experience in clinical diagnosis of surgical affections.
c2- Apply aseptic techniques during relevant invasive procedures.
c3- Apply gained surgical knowledge in planning appropriate
rehabilitation programs
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be:
d1- Acquainted with surgery as a tool for treatment of surgical
affections.
d2 Acquainted with Using the specified instruments and devices of
surgery and, anesthesiology.
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d3- Enhancement of the ability definition and solving of surgical
problem.
d4- Able to conduct sincere and effective patient interviews, properly
explain their condition and plan of management, obtain consents and
convey bad news in a professional way.
d5- Write patient records and properly present them.
d6- Work effectively and cooperatively in a team.
3- Course content:
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
1-Basic surgery: wound healing and infection 1
2-Basic surgery: ulcers and burns 1
3-Basic surgery: shock and hemorrhage 1
4- diabetic foot 1 1
5- Hernia and abdominal wall 1
6- Postoperative care and pain management 1
7-Cardiac surgery; basic principles of heart
and mediastinum surgery
1
8-Surgery of lung and bronchi 1
9- Pulmonary embolism and Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
1
10- Vascular: Chronic ischemia 1 1
11- Vascular: Acute ischemia and vascular
trauma
1
12-Vascular: Chronic venous insufficiency
and lymphatic system.
1
13-Ischemic cerebral vascular stroke and
intracranial hemorrhage.
1
14- Peripheral nerve injury 2
17- Disc disease 1
18-Hydrochephalus, craniostenosis and spinal
dysraphism
1
19- Developmental bone disease 1
20- Metabolic bone disease 1
21- Bone tumors 1
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22- Traumatology and amputation 1 2
23-Spine deformities 1 2
24- Joint replacement surgeries 1
25- Long bone deformities 1 1
26- Hand surgery 1 1
27- Breast and thyroid disorders 1
28- Basics of anesthesia 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
Written exam: 60
Oral exam: 20
Clinical 20
Total: 100
5 -- List of References
Lecture notes handed out
Recommended books
1-Bailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surgery, 23rd Edition.
2- Current Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment, 11th Edition.
3- Browse NL: An introduction to the Symptoms and Signs of Surgical
Disease.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Course specifications
Program(s) on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Physical
Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation.
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Department offering the course: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Academic year / Level: Second semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Code: PRR7005
Credit Hours: 8 Lecture: 92
Practical: 56 Total: 148
Coordinator
……………………………………………
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
a) To meet the candidate need to complete scientific and clinical
training to be an efficient professional physiatrist
b) To respond to the trainees educational and research training needs
to conduct research in the field of PMR
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1- Clinically evaluate a patient from the physical medicine and
rehabilitation point of view and understand methods of evaluation and
assessment
a2- Understand the different domains of rehabilitation
a3- Comprehend different rehabilitation programs for the different
system diseases (cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopaedic, neurologic
and rehabilitation after neurosurgery, movement disorders including
tremors, peripheral vascular diseases, paediatric, geriatric, bladder,
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bowel, sexual, rehabilitation for visual and hearing impairment,
vestibular rehabilitation and rehabilitation after prolonged immobility
and for cancer, burn, rehabilitation for low back pain, cervical pain,
arthritis and connective tissue disorders, rehabilitation of the injured
athlete and hand rehabilitation), sports medicine and occupational
rehabilitation.
a4- Understand the physical medicine and rehabilitation problems and
their management (pressure ulcers, spasticity, acute and chronic pain,
emergencies in rehabilitation medicine)
a5- Understand gait, its analysis and rehabilitation of gait related
disorders
a6- Identify the walking aids, different orthotics and prosthetics, the
wheelchair and to understand their specifications, uses, applications
and indications
a7- Understand the influence of medical practice on the
environment.
a8- Understand scientific advances in rehabilitation of different
diseases.
a9- Understand the ethical and legal principles of professional
practice in the rehabilitation field.
a10- Understand principles and basics of quality in professional
practice in the field of rehabilitation
a11- Understand the basics, ethics and tools of scientific research.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Interpret the most important symptoms and signs of various
disorders and their rehabilitative aspects.
b2- Choose the appropriate laboratory & radiological investigations
and interpret the results.
b3- Provisionally diagnose different musculoskeletal and
neurological disorders and their rehabilitation issues.
b4- Put appropriate rehabilitation management plans for various
disorders
b5- Make decisions according to specific different clinical situations
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using problem solving skills.
b6- Perform research studies and scientific papers.
b7- Evaluate the risks in the professional practice.
b8- Design methods to improve the performance in the rehabilitation
field.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Examine skilfully a patient with rheumatologic, neurologic,
orthopaedic and different medical and surgical conditions and to
elicit the proper physical signs and to differentiate between the
different diseases
c2- Use the clinical findings together with medical history to
formulate a differential diagnosis, plan for suitable investigations,
interpret them and reach diagnosis
c3- Know indications and applications of different orthotics and
prosthesis
c4- Perform proper different intra-articular & soft tissue injections as
well as aspiration.
c5- Write and evaluate the medical reports.
c6- Use Technology tools in medical practice.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1- Adopt the habit of life-long learning
d2- Communicate, explain and discuss with the patient the diagnosis,
the need for further investigations, available management options,
their risks & benefits.
d3- Identify the need for other specialities intervention or referral.
d4- Lead and co-operate effectively with the professional team work
involved together in patient rehabilitation.
d5- Use different sources in gaining knowledge and information .
d6- Manage scientific meetings and time management
3-Course content:
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Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
SECTION I –
1. Physiatric history & examination 4 4
2. Examination of the pediatric patient 2 4
3. Adult communication disorders 1
4. Psychological perspectives on Rehabilitation 1
5. Gait analysis 2
6. Functional assessment and Disability determination 1
7. Neurological and musculoskeletal studies 1
8. Quality and outcome measures in Rehabilitation 1
9. Research in physical medicine and Rehabilitation 1
SECTION II - TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AND
SPECIAL EQUIPMENTS
10. Therapeutic exercises 1 2
11. Manipulation, traction & massage 1
12. Computer assistive devices & environmental control 1
13. Joint & soft tissue injections technique 1 4
14. Upper limb orthoses 4 2
15. Lower limb orthoses 4 2
16. Spinal orthoses 2 2
17. Upper limb amputation rehabilitation & prostheses 3 2
18. Lower limb amputation rehabilitation & prostheses 3 2
19. Wheel chair prescription 1 1
SECTION III – COMMON CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
20. Managment of bladder dysfunction 2 1
21. Management of bowel dysfunction 1
22. Spasticity 2 2
23. Pressure ulcers 1 1
24. Cardiac rehabilitation 2 2
25. Pulmonary rehabilitation 2 2
26. Deconditioning & Conditioning 1
27. Rehabilitation of swallowing disorders 1
28. Sexuality Issues in persons with disabilities 1
29. Achieving functional independence 1
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SECTION IV – ISSUES IN SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES IN
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
30. Rehabilitation of Rheumatological disorders 2 2
31. Assessment & treatment of cervical disorders 2 2
32. Musculoskeletal disorders of UL 2
33. Musculoskeletal disorders of LL 2
34. Low back pain & disorders of lumbar spine 2 2
35. Prevention & treatment of osteoporosis 1
36. Chronic pain syndromes: Evaluation and treatment 1
37. Diagnosis and treatment of muscle pain syndromes 1
38. Management of sport injuries 4 2
39. Occupational Rehabilitation 2
40. Rehabilitation of motor neuron diseases 1 1
41. Rehabilitation of patients with peripheral neuropathy 1 1
42. Rehabilitation of patients with myopathies 1 1
43. Brain injury Rehabilitation 1 1
44. Stroke rehabilitation 2 1
45. Rehabilitation of movement disorders 1 1
46. Rehabilitation of Multiple Sclerosis 1 1
47. Pediatric rehabilitation 3 2
48. Spinal cord injury rehabilitation 2 2
49. Rehabilitation of Vascular diseases 2 1
50. Cancer rehabilitation 1
51. Rehabilitation of Burn 2 1
52. Geriatric rehabilitation 1 1
53. Rehabilitation in patients with AIDS and organ
transplantation
1
54. Management of weight disorders 3 1
55. Rehabilitation emergencies 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess the
ability of problem solving
4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding
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4.3-Clinical exam: to assess clinical skills and the ability to use the different
programs of rehabilitation and to identify different orthotics and prosthetics
and their different indications
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam 200
Oral exam 30
Clinical 170
Total 400
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lecture notes handed hand by hand
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Randall Braddom textbook of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Delisa textbook of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Krusen textbook of PMR
5.3- Recommended Books
Tan Practical manual of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Neurology and Neurosurgery illustrated (Lindsay & Bone)
Merrits textbook of neurology
Adams's Outline of Orthopaedics
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
PM&R Journals:
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
PM&R by American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
(AAPMR) (website mentioned below)
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
PM&R Websites:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/rehabilitation
http://www.aapmr.org/ (American Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation)
http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/
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http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/physmed-programs.html
http://www.physiatry.org/ (Association of Academic Physiatrists)
Electrotherapy & Electrodiagnosis course specification
Program(s) on which the course is given:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs -Major
Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation.
Department offering the course: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Academic year / Level: second semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Electrotherapy & Electrodiagnosis
code: PRR7006
Credit Hours: 6
Lectures: 72 Practical: 36 Total: 108
Coordinator
……………………………………………
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
-To put an electrotherapeutic plan for different complaints
-To interpret and write EMG report
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2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1- Comprehend the basic science of electrotherapy means, their
physical basis, methods of application, indications, effects and
complications
a2- Put an electrotherapeutic plan for different complaints
a3- Understand the use of biofeedback and functional neuromuscular
stimulation in rehabilitation
a4-Understand the basic science of electrodiagnosis and its clinical
applications
a5- Interpret and electrodiagnosis report
a6- Recognize scientific advances in the field of rheumatology
a7- Understand the ethical and legal principles of medical practice
a8- Understand principles, ethics of methods of scientific research.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1- Conduct case-based discussions to demonstrate the applications
of the electrodiagnostic procedure to diagnose the different diseases
b2-Interpret different EMG reports.
b3- Solve problems based on the available data.
b4- Weigh the risks in electrotherapy and electrodiagnosis practice
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1--conduct an EMG examination and write a concise report
c2- use different electrotherapy apparatus and different physical
modalities professionally
c3- Plan methods to improve the professional practice and the
performance of others.
d- General and transferable skills
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1- Use computer power point presentation
d2- Work separately or in a team to research and prepare a scientific
topic.
d3- Present clearly and effectively a scientific topic in a tutorial, a
staff meeting or the yearly scientific day
d4- Effective communication.
d5- Conduct self evaluation and continuous learning.
d6- Educate others and evaluate their performance.
1- Course content:
Electrotherapy Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
First section (12 Lectures- 6 Practical)
1-Superficial heating: UV-IR-Hot pack-
PW- Hydrotherapy.
2-Deep heating: Ultrasound- Short wave –
Microwave
3-Cold therapy
Second section (11 Lectures- 6 Practical)
4-Electric stimulation:
-Strength duration curve.
-Direct current.
-Low frequency current:
IGS, Faradic stimulation, Diadynamic,
TENS, Russian current, Sinusoidal current,
Microcurrent.
-Medium frequency current:
e.g.Interferential.
Third section (10 Lectures- 8 Practical)
5
5
2
1
1
7
2
2
4
1
4
1
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5- Laser
6-Magnet
7- Biofeedback
8- Acupuncture
9-Traction
10-Other modalities
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
EMG Topics
No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
First section (14 Lectures-9 Practical)
1-Basic anatomy and physiology.
2-Instrumentation.
3-Motor nerve conduction studies
4-Sensory nerve conduction studies
5. Special nerve conduction studies
6-Basic needle EMG :
-Electrodes.
-Normal EMG pattern:
Resting, MUAPs, IP assessment.
Second section (13 lectures- 4 Practical)
7- neural reaction to injury
8- Electrodiagnosis in different diseases:
*Neuropathic pattern:
- Neuropathies
-Cervical and lumbar radiculopathies
-AHC diseases ( poliomyelitis- MND)
- Entrapment neuropathies
- Cranial nerve neuropathies
*Myopathic pattern :
- Myopathy
- Polymyositis
*Myoneural junction disorders:
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
6
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
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-Physiology & normal findings.
-Myasthenia gravis & myasthenic
syndrome
Third section (12 lectures- 3 Practical) 9- Autonomic nervous system testing:
Sympathetic Skin Response (SSR).
10- Evoked potentials (SSEP-AEP-VEP)
11- Single fiber EMG.
12- Macro EMG.
13- Electrodiagnosis of sphincter muscles.
14- Writing a report
15-Specialized examination: pediatric,
intraoperative monitoring, and magnetic
stimulation of central and peripheral nervous
system.
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to
assess the ability of problem solving
4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding
4.3-Clinical exam: to assess clinical skills and the ability to use the
different electrotherapeutic apparatus in different diseases.
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam: 180
Practical exam: 90
Oral exam: 30
Total: 300
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lecture notes handed out
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5.2- Essential Books (Text Books):
Electrodiagnostic medicine by Daniel Gumitru
Clayon’s textbook of electrotherapy
5.3-Recommended Books:
EMG secrets: Questions and Answers
5.4- Periodicals:
Muscle & Nerve
Clinical Neurophysiology
Rheumatology Course specifications
Program(s) on which the course is given:
Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs -Major
Department offering the program: Physical Medicine,Rheumatology
and Rehabilitation .
Department offering the course: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation.
Academic year / Level: - second, third, fourth and fifth semester
Date of specification approval ………………………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Rheumatology Code: PRR7007
Credit Hours: 8 Lecture: 102
Practical:36 Total:138
Coordinator
Professor……………………………………………
B - Professional Information
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1- Course Aims:
a) To be a professional doctor in the rheumatic diseases.
b) To master the ability to perform a clinical assessment of patients with
musculoskeletal disorders, select and interpret appropriate investigations and
formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
c) To develop critical appraisal and analysis of clinical research
methodology and results
d) To be able to maintain professional standards through continuing
development and learning.
e) To practice effective team working and leadership skills.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 - Understand the immunological and immunogenetic basis of
rheumatic diseases and their implications.
a2-Differentiate the different rheumatic diseases (systemic
connective tissue diseases, the vasculitides and their related
disorders, the seronegative spondyloarthropaties, arthritis associated
with infectious agents, rheumatic disorders associated with
metabolic, endocrine and hematologic diseases, bone and cartilage
disorders, hereditary, congenital and inborn errors of metabolism
associated with rheumatic disorders, non-articular and regional
musculoskeletal disorders, pediatric rheumatic diseases, metabolic
and genetic myopathies, amyloidosis, Raynoud’s phenomenon,
autoimmune eye and ear disorders, rheumatic syndromes associated
with sarcoidosis, rheumatic disorders of the dialysis patient,
rheumatic diseases and the pregnant and lactating female) as regards
their aetiology, pathology, pathogenesis, clinical picture,
investigations and management.
a3 -Identify the recent updates in the management of the rheumatic
disorders, drug therapy, rehabilitation techniques and surgical
management.
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a4 -List differential diagnoses of different rheumatic complaints
a5- Discuss preoperative assessment of patients with rheumatic
diseases
a6- Understand synovial fluid analysis and the synovial biopsy and
arthroscopic picture of rheumatic diseases
a7-Understand psychological assessment of patients with rheumatic
diseases
a8-Assess the functional ability of a patient with rheumatic disease
and how make them feel a functional person in the society
a9- Recognize the effects of medical practice on the environment and
the ways of its preservation
a10- Understand scientific advances in the field of Rheumatology
a11- Understand the ethical and legal principles of medical practice
in the field of rheumatology
a12- Understand the basics and principles of quality in medical
practice in the field of rheumatology
a13- Recite the basics, ethics and tools of scientific research.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1-Case-based discussions to differentiate the different rheumatic
diseases.
b2- Perform research studies and scientific papers.
b3- Make professional decisions in different situations.
b4- Innovation and creation.
b5- Discuss and debate based on evidences
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Examine skilfully a patient with rheumatologic, neurologic,
orthopaedic and different medical and surgical conditions and to
elicit the proper physical signs and to differentiate between the
different diseases.
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c2- Perform joint aspirations, intra articular injections and soft tissue
injections.
c3- Write and evaluate the medical reports.
c4- Evaluate and improve the tools used in the field of rheumatology
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1-Use computer skills in serving the professional practice
d2-Demonstrate the ability of self and continuous learning
d3-Present a case
d4-Work in groups and lead team works
d5-Conduct a research.
d5- Use Different sources to gain knowledge.
d6- Manage scientific meetings and time management
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 - Understand the immunological and immunogenetic basis of
rheumatic diseases and their implications.
a2-Differentiate the different rheumatic diseases (systemic
connective tissue diseases, the vasculitides and their related
disorders, the seronegative spondyloarthropaties, arthritis associated
with infectious agents, rheumatic disorders associated with
metabolic, endocrine and hematologic diseases, bone and cartilage
disorders, hereditary, congenital and inborn errors of metabolism
associated with rheumatic disorders, non-articular and regional
musuloskeletal disorders, pediatric rheumatic diseases, metabolic and
genetic myopathies, amyloidosis, Raynoud’s phenomenon,
autoimmune eye and ear disorders, rheumatic syndromes associated
with sarcoidosis, rheumatic disorders of the dialysis patient,
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rheumatic diseases and the pregnant and lactating female) as regards
their aetiology, pathology, pathogenesis, clinical picture,
investigations and management.
a3 -Identify the recent updates in the management of the rheumatic
disorders, drug therapy, rehabilitation techniques and surgical
management.
a4 -List differential diagnoses of different rheumatic complaints
a5- Discuss preoperative assessment of patients with rheumatic
diseases
a6- Understand synovial fluid analysis and the synovial biopsy and
arthroscopic picture of rheumatic diseases
a7-Understand psychologic assessment of patients with rheumatic
diseases
a8-Assess the functional ability of a patient with rheumatic disease
and how make them feel a functional person in the society
a9- Recognize the effects of medical practice on the environment.and
the ways of its preservation
a10- Understand scientific advances in the field of Rheumatology
a11- Understand the ethical and legal principles principles of medical
practice in the field of rheumatology
a12- Understand the basics and principles of quality in medical
practice in the field of rheumatology
a13- Recite the basics, ethics and tools of scientific research.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1-Conduct case-based discussions to differentiate the different
rheumatic diseases.
b2- Perform research studies and scientific papers.
b3- Make professional decisions in different situations.
b4- Innovation and creation.
b5- Discuss and debate based on evidences
c- Professional skills
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Examine skilfully a patient with rheumatologic, neurologic,
orthopaedic and different medical and surgical conditions and to
elicit the proper physical signs and to differentiate between the
different diseases.
c2- Perform joint aspirations, intra articular injections and soft tissue
injections.
c3- Write and evaluate the medical reports.
c4- Evaluate and improve the tools used in the field of rheumatology
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1-Use computer skills in serving the professional practice
d2-Demonstrate the ability of self and continuous learning
d3-Present a case
d4-Work in groups and lead team works
d5-Conduct a research.
d5- Use Different sources to gain knowledge.
d6- Manage scientific meetings and time management
3- Course content:
Title: Rheumatology Code: PRR7007a
Credit hours: 2 Lecture: 102
Clinical: 36 Total: 138
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
1-History and Physical Examination 4 8
2-Laboratory Assessment 2
3-Arthrocentesis, Synovial Fluid Analysis, and
Synovial Biopsy
1 2
4- Imaging of Rheumatologic Diseases 2 2
5- Musculoskeletal Signs and Symptoms
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A. Monarticular Joint Disease
B. Polyarticular Joint Disease
C. Neck and Back Pain
D. Regional Rheumatic Pain Syndromes
E. The Fibromyalgia Syndrome
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
6- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Immunity
and Immunological Diseases
6
7- Genetics and Disease 2
8- Rheumatoid Arthritis
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
C. Assessment
D. Treatment
1
1
1
1
2
9- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
C. Assessment
D. Treatment
E. Special Considerations
1
1
1
1
1
4
10- Psoriatic Arthritis
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
C. Assessment
D. Treatment
1
1
1
1
2
11- Ankylosing Spondylitis
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
C. Assessment
D. Treatment
1
1
1
1
1
12- Reactive and Enteropathic Arthritis 2 1
13- Osteoarthritis
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory manifestations
C. Assessment
D. Treatment
1
1
1
1
2
14-Gout
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
1
1
1
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and treatment
15- Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate,
Hydroxyapatite, and Miscellaneous Crystals
1
16- Septic Arthritis and viral arthritis 1
17- Lyme Disease 1
18- Mycobacterial, Fungal, and Parasitic
Arthritis
1
19- Rheumatic Fever 1 1
20- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus . . . . .
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
C. Assessment
D. Treatment
1
1
1
1
1
21- Antiphospholipid Syndrome 1
22- Systemic Sclerosis
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
and treatment
1
2
1
23- Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis
B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations
and treatment
1
1
1
24- Metabolic Myopathies 1
25- Sjögren’s Syndrome 1
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26- Vasculitides
A.Giant Cell Arteritis, Polymyalgia
Rheumatica, and Takayasu’s Arteritis
B. Polyarteritis Nodosa
C. The Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
Antibody–Associated Vasculitides: Wegener’s
Granulomatosis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and
the Churg–Strauss Syndrome
D. Immune Complex–Mediated Vasculitis and
Kawasaki disease
E. Miscellaneous Vasculitis (Behçet’s Disease,
Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous
System, Cogan’s Syndrome, and Erythema
Elevatum Diutinum)
1
1
1
1
1
1
27- Relapsing Polychondritis and periodic
syndromes
1
28- Adult-Onset Still’s Disease 1
29- Hematologic and Malignant Disorders 2
30- Rheumatic Disease and Endocrinopathies
and hyperlipoproteiemia
2
31- Neuropathic Arthropathy 1
32- Dermatologic Disorders 1
33- Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy 1
34- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 1
35- Sarcoidosis 1
36- Storage and Deposition Diseases 1
37- The Amyloidoses 1
38- Neoplasms of the Joint and Bone and Joint
Dysplasias
1
39- Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue 1
40- Osteonecrosis and Paget’s Disease of Bone 1
41- Osteoporosis 3
42- Rehabilitation of Patients with Rheumatic
Diseases
2 1
43-. Psychosocial Factors in Arthritis, Self-
Management Strategies and pain management
1
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44- Therapeutic Injections of Joints and Soft
Tissues
1 3
45- Nonsteroidal Anti-Infl ammatory Drugs 1
46- Glucocorticoids 1
47-New treatments 2
48- DMARDs 2
49- Rheumatological emergencies 1
50- Operative Treatment of Arthritis and
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
2
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess
the ability of problem solving
4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding
4.3-Clinical exam: to assess clinical skills and the ability to use the
different electrotherapeutic apparatus and identify the different
orthotics and prosthetics and their different indications
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam: 240
Clinical exam: 150
Oral exam: 10
Total: 400
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lecture notes handed out
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Primer textbook of rheumatology
5.3- Recommended Books
Kelly’s textbook of rheumatology
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites,
Rheumtology
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Annals of rheumatic diseases
Journal of Rheumtology
Current opinion of Rheumatology
Lupus
Rheumatology Reading List
1. Levine, J.S.; Branch, D.W.; Rauch, J. ―The Antiphospholipid Syndrome‖.
New England Journal of Medicine. 346(10):752-63, 2002 Mar 7.
2. FitzGerald, G.A.; Patrono, C. ―The Coxibs, Selective Inhibitors of
Cyclooxygenase-2‖. New England Journal of Medicine. 345(6):433-42,
2001 Aug 9.
3. Davidson, A.; Diamond, B. ―Autoimmune Diseases‖. New England
Journal of Medicine. 345(5):340-50, 2001 Aug 2.
4. Steere, A.C. ―Lyme Disease‖. New England Journal of Medicine.
345(2):115-25, 2001 Jul 12.
5. Walport, M.J. ―Complement. First of Two Parts‖. New England Journal of
Medicine. 344(14):1058-66, 2001 Apr 5.
6. Walport, M.J. ―Complement. Second of Two Parts‖. New England Journal
of Medicine. 344(15):1140-4, 2001 Apr 12.
7. Choy, E.H.; Panayi, G.S. ―Cytokine Pathways and Joint Inflammation in
Rheumatoid Arthritis‖. New England Journal of Medicine. 344(12):907-16,
2001 Mar 22.
8. Deyo, R.A.; Weinstein, J.N. ―Low Back Pain‖. New England Journal of
Medicine. 344(5):363-70, 2001 Feb 1.
9. Feldman, A.M.; McNamara, D. ―Myocarditis‖. New England Journal of
Medicine. 343(19):1388-98, 2000 Nov 9.
10. von Andrian, U.H.; Mackay, C.R. ―T-Cell Function and Migration. Two
Sides of the Same Coin‖. New England Journal of Medicine. 343(14):1020-
34, 2000 Oct 5.
11. Olin, J.W. ―Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)‖. New
England Journal of Medicine. 343(12):864-9, 2000 Sep 21.
12. Klein, J.; Sato, A. ―The HLA System. First of Two Parts‖. New England
Journal of Medicine. 343(10):702-9, 2000 Sep 7.
13. Klein J, Sato A. The HLA system: second of two parts. New England
Journal of Medicine. 2000; 343: 782 – 86.
14. Delves, P.J.; Roitt, I.M. ―The Immune System. First of Two Parts‖. New
England Journal of Medicine. 343(1):37-49, 2000 Jul 6.
15. Meeker, W.C.; Haldeman, S. ―Chiropractic: A Profession at the
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Crossroads of Mainstream and Alternative Medicine‖. Annals of Internal
Medicine. 136(3):216-27, 2002 Feb 5.
16. Felson, D.T.; Lawrence, R.C.; Hochberg, M.C.; McAlindon, T.; Dieppe,
P.A.; Minor, M.A.; Blair, S.N.; Berman, B.M.; Fries, J.F.; Weinberger, M.;
Lorig, K.R.; Jacobs, J.J.; Goldberg, V. ―Osteoarthritis: New Insights. Part 2:
Treatment Approaches‖. Annals of Internal Medicine. 133(9):726-37, 2000
Nov 7.
17. Wessely, S. ―Chronic Fatigue: Symptom and Syndrome‖. Annals of
Internal Medicine. 134(9 Pt 2):838-43, 2001 May 1.
18. Kremer, J.M. ―Rational Use of New and Existing Disease-Modifying
Agents in Rheumatoid Arthritis‖. Annals of Internal
19. Weaver AL. Differentiating the new rheumatoid arthritis biologic
therapies. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2003; 9: 99 – Medicine.
134(8):695-706, 2001 Apr 17.
114.20. O’Dell JR. Therapeutic strategies for rheumatoid arthritis. New
England Journal of Medicine. 2004; 350: 2591 – 602.
21. Felson, D.T.; Lawrence, R.C.; Dieppe, P.A.; Hirsch, R.; Helmick, C.G.;
Jordan, J.M.; Kington, R.S.; Lane, N.E.; Nevitt, M.C.; Zhang, Y.; Sowers,
M.; McAlindon, T.; Spector, T.D.; Poole, A.R.; Yanovski, S.Z.; Ateshian, G.;
Sharma, L.; Buckwalter, J.A.; Brandt, K.D.; Fries, J.F. ―Osteoarthritis: New
Insights. Part 1: The Disease and Its Risk Factors‖. Annals of Internal
Medicine. 133(8):635-46, 2000 Oct 17.22. Rifat, S.F.; Moeller, J.L. ―Basics
of Joint Injection. General Techniques and Tips for Safe, Effective Use‖.
Postgraduate
23. McGarry, K.A.; Kiel, D.P. ―Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Strategies for
Preventing Bone Loss, Avoiding Fracture‖. Medicine. 109(1):157-60, 165-6,
2001 Jan.
Postgraduate Medicine. 108(3):79-82, 85-8, 91, 2000 Sep 1.24. Pittman,
J.R.; Bross, M.H. ―Diagnosis and Management of Gout‖. American Family
Physician. 59(7):1799-806, 1810, 1999
Apr 1.25. Ruiz-Irastorza, G.; Khamashta, M.A.; Castellino, G.; Hughes, G.R.
―Systemic Lupus Erythematosus‖. Lancet. 357(9261):1027-32, 2001 Mar
31.
26. Fox, D.A. ―Cytokine Blockade As a New Strategy to Treat Rheumatoid
Arthritis: Inhibition of Tumor Necrosis Factor‖.
27. Thomsen TW, Shen S, Shaffer RW, Setnik, GS. Arthrocentesis of the
knee. New England Journal of Medicine. 2006; Archives of Internal
Medicine. 160(4):437-44, 2000 Feb 28.
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31. Weyand CM, Goronzy JJ. Medium- and large-vessel vasculitis. New
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Medical statistics course specification
University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in
Rheumatology
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program:
Physical medicine rheumatology and rehabilitation department
Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and
Occupational Medicine
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 2nd
or 3rd
or 4th
semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
Basic Information
Title: Medical statistics course Code: 7024
Credit Hours: 2 hour Lectures: 30 Total: 30
Coordinator
Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department
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B - Professional Information
Course Aim:
To enable the doctorate candidate to plan, conduct, analyze and interpret the
results of a research in his specific field. This course unit introduces the
application of statistical ideas and methodology to medical research.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1 - Define medical statistics and identify uses and importance of medical
statistics in medical research
a2 – Define:
Types of variables.
Descriptive statistics.
Presentation and summarization of data.
Measures of central tendency and scatter.
Principles of probability and probability distributions.
Concepts of inferential statistics: confidence interval and hypothesis testing.
Different tests of statistical significance.
Difference between parametric and nonparametric tests of significance.
Correlation and regression
Concept of statistical modeling using multivariable and multivariate
statistical methods.
Combining evidence from different studies and meta-analysis
Importance and methods of sampling and how to determinate the suitable
sample size.
Different types of research methodology:
observational and intervention studies and the different statistical issues
related to the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of the results of
each study type.
Ethical aspects of medical research including those specifically applied to
clinical trials.
b- Intellectual skills
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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1 - Interpret correctly the results of statistical analyses and critically
evaluate the use of statistics in the medical literature.
b2 - Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1- Select appropriate study designs to address questions of medical
relevance
c2 - Select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing data
typically encountered in medical applications.
c3- Use selected software packages for statistical analysis and data
management.
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
d1 - Work effectively in a group from different backgrounds.
d2 - Respects the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or
occupation.
d3 - Communicate effectively with professional statisticians and the wider
medical community, including the ability to present results of statistical
analyses through written and oral presentations
d4 - Use of computer data bases and other computer skills.
d5 - Handle data appropriately and analyze them through: decision
processes, objective criteria, problem definition, project design and
evaluation, risk management, teamwork and coordination.
d6 - Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry.
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3- Course content:
Topics
L T C/P
Introduction to medical statistics and its uses 1
Types of variables and Descriptive statistics 2
Graphic presentation of data 2
Introduction to probability theory and rules 1
Sample and population: sampling distribution of mean and
proportion
2
Confidence interval of a mean and a proportion 1
Confidence interval of a difference between two mean
/proportion
1
Testing a hypothesis about population mean/proportion 1
Testing a hypothesis about the difference between two
means/proportion
1
Comparing between more than two means-Introduction to
factorial analysis
2
Cross-tabulation and introduction to categorical data analysis 1
Simple correlation and simple regression 1
Introduction to multivariable and multivariate analysis 2
Study designs: observational studies 2
Study designs: Intervention studies: clinical trials 2
Study designs: Experimental animal studies 2
Study designs: Bias and Confounding 2
Ethical issues in medical research 2
Sample size estimation for continuous and binary outcome
measures.
1
Meta-analysis and publication bias. 1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods
4-1 Written exam to assess knowledge and understanding and will
concentrate on problem solving questions
Weighing of assessment:
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Written exam: 100
Practical exam: 0
Oral exam: 0
Total: 100
5 - List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Student Notes on Medical Statistics and Research Methods. Prof. Mohsen
Abdel Hamid and Dr Moustafa El Houssinie. Department of Community,
Environmental and Occupational Medicine.
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
Statistics in Clinical Practice. avid Coggon. BMJ Books. 2nd
edition 2003
5.3- Recommended Books
Handbook of Epidemiology. Springer 2005
5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
www.brettscaife.net/statistics/introstat/
onlinestatbook.com/rvls/
www. Epidemiolog.net
http://www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/spss/
Medical ethics course specification
University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in
Rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Physical medicine rheumatology and
rehabilitation department
Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and
Occupational Medicine Department
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st or 2
nd or 3
rd semester
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Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Medical Ethics
Code: 7050 Credit Hours: 2
Lecture:29 Tutorial:1 Total: 30
Coordinator
Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
To enable the candidate to:
1) Know the moral aspects of medical practice.
2) Have a clear decision making strategy for clinical-ethical problems in
medicine.
3) Plan, conduct, a valid research design and follow the international
guidelines of health research ethics in his specific field.
4) Understand the importance good inter- and intra-professional
communication and teamwork
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to acquire the
knowledge about:
1) Principles and guidelines of medical ethics
2) Principles and guidelines of Health research ethics
3) Seven Ethical requirements of research
4) Weighing between advancement of science and well-being of research
participants
5) Ethical issues involved in study design and Clinical trials methodology
6) The importance and functions of the research ethics committee
7) Ethical consideration in treatment and researches involving vulnerable
groups including:
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a. Populations and communities with limited resources
b. Children
c. Individuals who (by reason of mental or behavioural disorders) are not
capable of giving adequately informed consent
8) When and how to obtain an ethics consultation and be knowledgeable
of the function of Ethics Committee.
9) Know when breaching confidentiality is justified
10) Know what to do about incompetent patients
11) Know what to do if a patient refuses recommended treatment
12) Know how to obtain informed voluntary consent.
13) Know the importance of trust, integrity, truthfulness and good
communication in the patient/doctor relationship
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
1) Clarify the meaning and significance of key ethical concepts
2) Distinguish between patients capable of giving consents and those who
cannot.
3) Perform research based on systematic review of literature and
evidenced based medicine
4) Minimize the potential risks to the patients and maximizing the
potential benefits anticipated by the research
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to acquire the skills
of:
1. Make ethics-informed judgments on complex issues in their specialist
area and be able to communicate these clearly and effectively to specialist
and non-specialist audiences
2. Integrate ethical analysis of actual clinical encounters with clinical
knowledge and skills and legal obligations
3. Respecting patients and research participants through all research steps
through:
a. Keeping confidentiality of participants’ data
b. Keeping complete privacy during patient Inquiring and examination
c. The right of withdrawal from the study at any step
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4. Developing an informed consent involving patients or healthy
volunteers
d- General and transferable skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
1. Work effectively in a team
2. Communicate effectively with patients
3. Deal with his research subjects as participants having rights to be
respected
4. Respect the role of the research ethics committee as assisting role
5. Understanding of the importance of sensitive and empathic
communication with patients about diagnosis and the potential
benefits/risks of treatment.
3- Course content:
Topics
L T P
Introduction to medical ethics 1
History of medical ethics 1
Inter- and intra-professional communication and teamwork 2
Good communication in the patient/doctor relationship 1
Introduction and history to Health Research Ethics 1
What makes research ethical / Ethical requirements 1
Risks and benefits Analysis 2
Importance and role research ethics committee 1
Ethical consideration in clinical trials 1
Systematic review of literature and evidence based medicine 2
Informed consent, including assessment of the
comprehension of the patient and shared decision making.
2
Basics of performing an informed consent 1
Develop an informed consent both in English and Arabic
languages
2
Practice exercises on health research ethics 1
Confidentiality and when it can justifiably be breached 1
Competency assessment-factors of decision making for the 2
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incompetent patient
Disclosure and justification for withholding information 1
Terminating the patient-physician relationship. 1
The non-compliant patient and refusal of recommended
treatment including life-sustaining treatment
1
Genetic testing and genetic manipulation issues 2
Ethical, moral, cultural, religious differences regarding such
issues as reproductive technology, abortion, gender
differentiation, contraception and birth control
2
New issues in ethics 1
When and how to obtain an ethics consultation and be
knowledgeable of the function of Ethics Committee.
1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
4 - Student Assessment Methods 4.1. Written examination to assess depth of knowledge (MCQ)
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam: 100
Practical exam: 0
Oral exam: 0
Total: 100
5 - List of References
5.1- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving
Human Subject_files http://www.cioms.ch/
The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the protection of
human subjects of research http://ohsr.od.nih.gov/guidelines/belmont.html
Declaration of Helsinki http://www.wma.net/e/ethicsunit/helsinki.htm
What Makes Clinical Research Ethical? JAMA, May 24/31, 2000—Vol 283,
No. 20
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Bowen, J. L. A Curriculum in Ethics. Prepared for the Association of
Program Directors in Internal Medicine, 4th Annual Precourse of Education,
April 18, 1994.
Culver, C. M., et al. Special Report Basic Curricular Goals in Medical
Ethics, The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 362, No. 4 (January 24,
1985), p. 253-256.
Miles, S. H., et al. Medical Ethics Education: Coming of Age, Academic
Medicine, 64 (December, 1989), p. 705-714.
Perkins, H. S. Teaching Medical Ethics During Residency, Academic
Medicine, 64 (May, 1989), p. 262-266.
Self, D. J., et al. A Model for Teaching Ethics in a Family Practice
Residency, The Journal of Family Practice, Vol. 166, No. 2 (1983), p. 355-
359.
Siegler, M. Teaching Clinical Ethics at the Bedside, JAMA, Vol. 239, No. 10
(March 6, 1978), p. 951-956.
Siegler, M. Decision-Making Strategy for Clinical Ethical Problems in
Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 142 (November, 1982), p.
2178-217.
Jansen A, Seigler, M and Winslade, W. J. Clinical Ethics: A Practical
Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine, McGraw-Hill Inc. 3rd
Ed. (1992).
Fletcher J. C., Hite C. A., Lombardi P. A., and Marshall, M. F. Introduction
to Clinical Ethics, University Publishing Group Inc., Frederick, MO. (1995).
Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Beauchamp & Childress.
Practical Ethics for Students, Interns, and Residents, Junkerman and
Schiedemayer.
Radiodiagnosis course specification
University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
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Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in
Rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Physical medicine rheumatology and
rehabilitation department
Department offering the course: Radiology department
Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st or 2
nd or 3
rd semester
Date of specification approval: …………………………..
A- Basic Information
Title: Radiodiagnosis Code: 7069
Credit Hours: 2 hours Lecture: 13 Practical: 34 Total: 47
Coordinator
Radiodiagnosis department.
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
a) Knowledge of imaging modalities: for each modality, know
indications, precautions and contraindications, potential side effects, and
costs.
b) Differentiation between normal and abnormal radiographs.
c) Utilizing the principles of interpretation in describing pathological
lesions and formulating differential diagnosis.
d) Know when to order radiological investigations and their use in
management and follow up of the patients.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1. Know different imaging modalities, indication,
contraindications, precautions and cost of each modality
a2. Recognize normal radiographic finding from abnormal.
a3. Analyze the lesion and formulating a differential diagnosis.
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a4. Distinguish between different lesions (trauma, tumors,
infectious).
a5. Relate particular radiographic findings to certain disorders.
a6. Know present and advanced diagnostic modalities.
a7. Elect the most suitable imaging method in different
diseases.
b- Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
b1. Determine and analyse each radiographic abnormality.
b2. Formulate a differential diagnosis
c- Professional skills
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
c1.order the appropriate radiographic investigations for each
patient
c2. Use the radiographic investigations in establishing the
diagnosis and choosing the appropriate treatment
d- General and transferable skills:
d1-Demonstrate the ability of self and continuous learning
d2-Work in groups and lead team works
d3- Use Different sources to gain knowledge.
d4-Communicate effectively with patients.
2- Course content:
Topics No. of hours
L T C/P SDL
Imaging modalities:
Plain radiography and its variants
Computed tomography
Magentic resonance imaging
MRI with contrast
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Ultrasound 2 4
Brain Imaging. 2 2
Spine Imaging:
Trauma
intramedullary abnormalities
Intradural extramedullary
abnormalities
extradural abnormalities
Facet joint abnormalities
Spinal stenosis
nerve roots
postoperative spine imaging
infection
tumors and extraspinal abnormalities
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Muscloskeletal imaging:
Muscle imaging
Tendon imaging
Ligament imaging
Cartilage imaging
Bone imaging
Bone and soft tissue tumors
Imaging of specific body regions:
Shoulder imaging
Elbow imaging
wrist and hand
sacroiliac
hip and pelvis
knee
ankle and foot
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self
directed learning
Weighing of assessment:
Written exam: 100
Clinical exam: 0
70
Oral exam: 0
Total: 100
5 -- List of References
5.1- Essential Books (Text Books)
Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging (Contemporary Perspectives in
Rehabilitation)
5.2- Recommended Books
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V- General Information
1 – Monitoring Of Training and Submission Of Training Reports
You must keep proper and updated records in your logbook to
reflect the activities encountered in your training. Your logbook must be
duly endorsed by an authorized signatory at the end of each semester.
You will be continuously assessed by your supervisors, in
consultation with head of department. An assessment will be submitted
within 2 weeks of completion of each semester.
2 - Miscellaneous Information:
Injury and/or Blood or Body Fluid Exposure:
During regular working hours, you should immediately report an exposure
incident to --------------------------. If exposure occurs after regular working
hours or during a weekend or holiday; please call the ----------------------------
------------. For injury, please report to the Emergency Department.
Please also be sure to inform the supervisors of an exposure incident
and/or injury.
Modules Modules
1st semester
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7001 Applied Anatomy 15
71
PRR7002 Applied Physiology 14 1
PRR7003 Medicine 23 14
PRR7004 General Surgery 23 2 10
By the end of the semester:
40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments
40 marks will be allocated according to attendance
2nd
semester
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7006 Electrotherapy &
Electrodiagnosis
72 36
By the end of the semester:
40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments
40 marks will be allocated according to attendance
First part exam will be done with a value of 300 marks.
3rd
semester
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7007 Rheumatology
(Topics 1 to 15)
49 27
By the end of the semester:
40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments
40 marks will be allocated according to attendance
4th
semester
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7007 Rheumatology
(Topics 16 to 50)
53 9
By the end of the semester:
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40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments
40 marks will be allocated according to attendance
5th
semester
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7005 Physical Medicine&
Rehabilitation
Section I-II
36 25
E7024
E7026
E7050
E7043
E7069
An elective course
Statistics
Computer
Medical ethics
Medical law
Rheumatology Radiodiagnosis
By the end of the semester:
40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments
40 marks will be allocated according to attendance
6th
semester
Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical
PRR7005 Physical Medicine&
Rehabilitation
(section III- IV)
56 31
The second part exam will be conducted with a value of 1200 marks
3 - Action Completion Of Clinical Training
Once all training sessions are completed the log book should be signed by the
senior supervisor and the head of the department and then should be
submitted to post graduate Secretariat.
4- Reference
The Training Guide is available at the post graduate Secretariat and could
be downloaded from the following website is
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VI – Your log book
1- Introduction
The aim of this book is to give you a guide to the expectations for
each item. It will be a guide for both you and your teachers to what you
should be seeing and doing.
It will give you a list of the important topics that you should
think about and should be covered in:
1. Clinical or practical sessions or
2. Tutorials
or
3. Self-directed learning (SDL)
For each item there is also a list of
1. Clinical conditions or Practical sessions to be seen or attended
(According to each degree)
2. Practical procedures to be seen and done
Remember
This document is only a guide. It is not an exhaustive list. It is not just a
checklist to score points. It is a guide to encourage you to read and
learn more. This book is for your benefit. It will form a record of your
clinical training and experience.
2 - Supervisors
Make a list of Supervisors or the delegated personnel’s for signature
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3–Tables for Training Records
Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be
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eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity
= 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.
Weekly Department Plan Day /time Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Bedside
education
-- -- --
Conference --
Journal club --
Obesity clinic -- -- -- -- --
Physical
medicine and
rehabilitation
clinic
-- -- -- --
Spasticity
-- --
Rheumatology
clinic
-- -- -- -- -- --
EMG practice -- -- -- -- -- --
Monthly activity……………………………….
Sixth monthly activity …………………………
Yearly activity ………………………………….
Requirements
Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be
eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity
= 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.
Seminars attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
No Date Place Topics Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
75
10
Thesis attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
No Date Place Name of the thesis Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Case presentations
(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
No Date Place Diagnosis Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Patients seen / with any of the given problems
(NB. Minimum number required for each diagnosis is 10)
No Date Primary diagnosis Supervisor signature
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Rheumatic Fever
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Sclerosis
Myopathies
Vasculitides
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Osteoporosis
Reactive and Enteropathic Arthritis
Practical skills (Agreement Scale)
Rehabilitation Practical skills (Agreement Scale)
Take a
comprehensive
rehabilitation sheet
Supervisor
Signature
Do
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
11-
12-
13-
14-
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15-
16-
17-
18-
19-
20-
Perform full
neurological
examination
Supervisor
Signature
Perform full
musculoskeletal
examination
Supervisor
Signature
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Asses
Spasticity
Perform muscles
testing
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
78
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
ADL
assessment
Therapeutic
exercises
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Manage stroke
patients
Supervisor
Signature
Manage SCI
patients
Supervisor
Signature
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
79
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Manage motor
neuron disease
patients
Manage
myopathy
patients
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Manage multiple
sclerosis patients
Cardiac
rehabilitation
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
80
13 13
14 14
15 15
Chest
rehabilitation
Supervisor
Signature
Geriatric
rehabilitation
Supervisor
Signature
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Rehabilitation o f
Rheumatic diseases Rehabilitation of
movement disorders
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
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14 14
15 15
Bowel &
Bladder
rehabilitation
Vascular diseases
Rehabilitation
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Cancer
Rehabilitation
Supervisor
Signature
Interpret gait
disorders
Supervisor
Signature
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
82
14 14
15 15
Hand
rehabilitation
Burn
Rehabilitation
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Orthosis &
Prothesis
prescription
Walking aid & &
wheelchair
prescription
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
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Manage
deconditioning &
pressure ulcers
Supervisor
Signature
Manage
spasticity
Supervisor
Signature
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Vestibular
Rehabilitation
Pediatric
Rehabilitation
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
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EMG practical skills
F wave
response
Supervisor
Signature
Needle
EMG
Supervisor
Signature
Do Do
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- 6-
7- 7-
8- 8-
9- 9-
10- 10-
Motor nerve
conduction
Supervisor
Signature
Sensory nerve
conduction
Supervisor
Signature
Do Do
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- 6-
7- 7-
8- 8-
9- 9-
10- 10-
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Optional Skills: (Candidate must choose at least two of them with
attendance of 5 cases)
1-somatosensory evoked potentials
2-sphincter EMG
3-Repetitive nerve stimulation
4-Single fiber EMG
Optional skill---------------
------------
Supervisor
Signature
Optional skill---------------
------------
Supervisor
Signature
Attendance Attendance
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
Electrotherapy
Supervisor
Signature
IP Supervisor
Signature
HP Supervisor
Signature
UV Supervisor
Signature
IR
Do Do Do Do
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
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Supervisor
Signature
Laser Supervisor
Signature
SW Supervisor
Signature
US
Do Do Do
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
Supervisor
Signature
TENS Supervisor
Signature
IF Supervisor
Signature
DD
Do Do
Do
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
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Supervisor
Signature
Magnet Supervisor
Signature
Biofeedback
Do Do 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-
Supervisor
Signature
Traction Supervisor
Signature
SDC Supervisor
Signature
FS Supervisor
Signature
IGS
Attendance Do Do Do
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
Rheumatology practical skills
Take a comprehensive
rheumatological sheet
Supervisor Signature
Do
88
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
11-
12-
13-
14-
15-
16-
17-
18-
19-
20-
Knee
examination
Supervisor
Signature
Neck and back
examination
Supervisor
Signature
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
89
13 13
14 14
15 15
Hip
examination
Shoulder and elbow
examination
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Hand examination Foot examination
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
90
Aspirate/ Inject
knee joint
Supervisor
Signature
Aspirate/ Inject other
joints
Supervisor
Signature
Do/Observe Do/Observe
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- Inject peri-articular
structures
7- 1-
8- 2-
9- 3-
10- 4-
11- 5-
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Attend
rheum
clinic
Patients
seen
(diagnosis)
Supervisor
Signature
Attend
pediatric
rheum
clinic
Patients
seen
(diagnosis)
Supervisor
Signature
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- 6-
7- 7-
8- 8-
9- 9-
10- 10-
11- 11-
12- 12-
13- 13-
14- 14-
15- 15-
16- 16-
17- 17-
18- 18-
19- 19-
20- 20-
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Interpret
conventional
radiography
Supervisor
Signature
Interpret non-
conventional
radiography
Supervisor
Signature
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- 6-
7- 7-
8- 8-
9- 9-
10- 10-
11- 11-
12- 12-
13- 13-
14- 14-
15- 15-
Interpret Supervisor Interpret nailfold Supervisor
Interpret
synovial fluid
analysis
Supervisor
Signature
Interpret
rheumatological
lab investigations
Supervisor
Signature
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- 6-
7- 7-
8- 8-
9- 9-
10- 10-
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polarized
microscopy
Signature
capilloroscopy Signature
1- 1-
2- 2-
3- 3-
4- 4-
5- 5-
6- 6-
7- 7-
8- 8-
9- 9-
10- 10-
Attend
journal
club
Topic Supervisor
Signature
Attend
didactic
conference
and
case
presentation
Topic Supervisor
Signature
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-
11-
12-
13-
14-
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15-
16-
17-
18-
19-
20-
5 - Log book preview
The candidate logbook will be reviewed and patients seen/ skills
performed summarized by diagnosis groups during the semester evaluation
and at the end of the course in the table below. The results of this review
will be totaled in the summary chart below.
For Doctorate degree
Summary
Semester 1st 2
nd 3
rd 4
th 5
th 6
th Total
Activity No No No No No No No
Conference attendance
Seminar attendance
Thesis attendance
Rehabilitation Clinic
attendance
Journal club attendance
EMG
Case presentations
Rehabilitation sheet
Neurological examination
Muscloskeletal
examination
Spasticity assessment
Muscle testing
ADL assessment
Therapeutic exercise
Manage stroke
95
Manage SCI
Manage MND
Manage myopathy
Manage M.S.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Chest Rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of Rheumatic
diseases
Rehabilitation
of movement disorders
Bowel & Bladder rehabilitation
Vascular diseases
Rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation
Interpret gait disorders
Hand rehabilitation
Burn rehabilitation
Orthosis & Prothesis
prescription
Walking aid & wheel chair
prescription
Manage deconditioning &
pressure ulcers
Manage spasticity
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Motor nerve conduction
Sensory nerve conduction
F-wave response
Needle EMG
Optional SSEP
Optional sphincteric EMG
Optional repetitive
stimulation
96
Optional single fiber EMG
IR
UV
HP
IP
US
SW
LASER
Magnet
DD
IF
TENS
BFB
IGS
FS
SDC
Rheumatology sheet
Knee examination
Neck & back examination
Hip examination
Shoulder & elbow
examination
Hand examination
Foot examination
Aspire/inject knee
Aspire/inject other joints
Inject periarticular
structures
Rheumatology clinic
attendance
Pediatric rheumatology
clinic attendance
Interpret SF analysis
Interpret rheumatological
lab. Inv.
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Interpret conventional
radiography
Interpret non-
conventional radiography
Interpret polarized
microscopy
Interpret nail-fold
capilloroscopy
Attend journal club
(Rheumatology)
Attend conference
(Rheumatology)
Supervisor signature
VII - Head Of Department Approval For The Exam Entry
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________
98
99
Thesis Follow up
/انخارخ انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو /
/ ع انطانب
( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة
/ بقسى
حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف
بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انجع
بذأ انجزء انعه
قطع شىطا يحذودا
اإلخهاء أوشك عه
إخه ي انخحهم
بذأ ياقشت انخائج
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحزز
بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخهج حايا
قذ انطانبإسخزار رأي انسادة انشزف
يذ انقذ
شطب قذ انطانب
عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت
ال
حارخ انخشكم
/ /
يذ / شطب انقذ
وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف
100
101
Thesis Follow up
/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ
/ ع انطانب
( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة
/ بقسى
حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف
بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انجع
بذأ انجزء انعه
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحهم
بذأ ياقشت انخائج
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحزز
بذأ نزاجعت انهائت يع انشزفا
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخهج حايا
إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف
يذ انقذ
شطب قذ انطانب
عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت
ال
حارخ انخشكم
/ /
يذ / شطب انقذ
وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف
102
103
Thesis Follow up
/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ
/ ع انطانب
( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة
/ بقسى
حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف
بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انجع
بذأ انجزء انعه
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
خه ي انخحهمإ
بذأ ياقشت انخائج
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحزز
بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخهج حايا
إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف
يذ انقذ
شطب قذ انطانب
عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت
ال
حارخ انخشكم
/ /
يذ / شطب انقذ
وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف
104
105
Thesis Follow up
/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ
/ ع انطانب
( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة
/ بقسى
حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف
بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت
ذوداقطع شىطا يح
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انجع
بذأ انجزء انعه
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحهم
بذأ ياقشت انخائج
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحزز
بذأ ت يع انشزفانزاجعت انهائ
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخهج حايا
إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف
يذ انقذ
شطب قذ انطانب
عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت
ال
محارخ انخشك
/ /
يذ / شطب انقذ
وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف
106
107
Thesis Follow up
/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ
/ ع انطانب
( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة
/ بقسى
حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف
بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انجع
بذأ انجزء انعه
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
مإخه ي انخحه
بذأ ياقشت انخائج
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحزز
بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخهج حايا
إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف
يذ انقذ
شطب قذ انطانب
عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت
ال
حارخ انخشكم
/ /
يذ / شطب انقذ
وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف
108
109
/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ
/ ع انطانب
( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة
/ بقسى
حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف
بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انجع
بذأ انجزء انعه
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحهم
بذأ ياقشت انخائج
قطع شىطا يحذودا
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخه ي انخحزز
بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف
حذوداقطع شىطا ي
أوشك عه اإلخهاء
إخهج حايا
إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف
يذ انقذ
شطب قذ انطانب
عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت
ال
حارخ انخشكم
/ /
يذ / شطب انقذ
وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
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Candidate
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Location
Aim of training
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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
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Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting
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Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting
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VIII – Evaluation Forms
To be completed at -------------------------------------
Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
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Comments by Candidate
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Comments by Supervisor
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Date of next meeting
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Signed by Supervisor
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Degree Program Evaluation Form by The Candidate
To be completed at the end of your degree.
Please consider each pair of statements and decide which most clearly
reflects your view and tick one box or answer the question.
I. Individual Information
1. Are you a graduate of ASU?
yes no to some degree
2. Year and semester when studies began:
II. General Questions
1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the general study environment
at the University ASU?
2. What were your expectations when you applied to the degree?
3. Do you feel that the degree program prepares you well for your future
studies or employment according to the demands and expectations of those
institutions?
yes no to some degree
4. Has the time limit of the program (two or three academic years) caused
you any difficulties or inconveniences?
yes no to some degree
III. Structure of Degree Program
1. Did you receive enough guidance in planning your study schedule in the
beginning of the program?
yes no to some degree
2. What were the main difficulties in the planning of your study schedule?
3. What is your general opinion on the structure of the degree program?
4. In your opinion, does the degree program offer a good balance of lectures,
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seminars, conferences, and book exams?
yes no to some degree
a) General Studies
i) Do you feel that you have received enough guidance on academic writing?
yes no to some degree
ii) Do you feel that you have acquired sufficient knowledge on research
skills (eg. quantitative and qualitative research methods)?
yes no to some degree
b) Courses
i) Have you had some special difficulties in completing some of the courses?
Please specify.
ii) Has there been a sufficient variety of courses offered for your optional
studies?
yes no to some degree
iii) Have you received enough guidance for the preparation of your thesis?
yes no to some degree
IV. Concluding Points
1. Did the degree program meet your expectations?
yes no to some degree
2. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly like?
3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?
4. What are your suggestions on how to improve the program?
Thank you!