Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to remark the relevance of an early diagnosis in squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck; to identify the principle of cranio-maxillo-facial deformity correction and to identify the most relevant clinical signs in cranio-facial traumatology and in oto-rhino-laryngoiatric pathology. To give basic element in ophtalmic physiology and pathology. Glaucoma, retina’s disease, ophthalmic tumours diagnosis and therapy will be stressed out.
Ophthalmology Module
The module is divided into elementary didactic units aimed at providing both a general level of knowledge of ophthalmology and a more specific knowledge of topics considered essential for the training of a non-specialist physician. The student should be familiar with elements of physiology, pathology, and clinical aspects of the orbit (exophthalmos, eyelids, and lacrimal pathways), conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, uvea, and lens, as well as the physiopathology of aqueous humor dynamics with particular attention to the diagnosis and treatment of glaucomas. They should be aware of the main symptoms and signs as well as the principles of therapy for vascular and metabolic retinal diseases, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, ocular tumors, optic nerve and optic pathways pathology, refractive errors, and strabismus.

Otorhinolaryngology Module
Provide the student with the knowledge and skills of diagnostic-therapeutic acts pertinent to general otorhinolaryngology. At the end of the module, the student must possess a cultural background capable of establishing direct and immediate communication with the patient and their family regarding otorhinolaryngological pathologies. In particular, the student must possess knowledge, within their competence, related to the physiopathology and clinical aspects of pediatric and adult otorhinolaryngological diseases, understand the fundamentals of functional and instrumental semiotics, and the methodology and therapy in otorhinolaryngology, especially for urgent pathologies. Finally, they must have knowledge of the main surgical techniques used daily in the otorhinolaryngological field.

Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery Module
This module represents the first step towards the conscious knowledge of a specialized surgical discipline, which however, in daily practice, has multiple interactions with other medical-surgical fields such as otorhinolaryngology, plastic-reconstructive surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and orthopedic surgery."

Examination Methods

Multiple choice test, 60 questions (20 per topic). The time available for carrying out the test is 90 minutes, if the candidate has to take only a part of the exam (e.g. he has already taken part of the exam elsewhere) he must notify the supervisor, the time will be reduced proportionately.

Evaluation criteria

The test ascertains the level of theoretical content knowledge achieved by the student in the three different modules. To obtain the sufficiency it is necessary to achieve the sufficiency in all the three topics of the exam (12/20) The final grade is given by the arithmetic mean of the three tests in thirtieths.