Studying at the University of Verona

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If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico in Medicina e chirurgia - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
15
A/B
BIO/11 ,BIO/13 ,MED/03
9
B
MED/04
7
B/F
- ,M-PSI/08 ,SPS/07

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
B/C/F
- ,BIO/12

4° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B/C
BIO/14
10
B/F
- ,MED/09 ,MED/18
22
B/F
- ,MED/08 ,MED/12 ,MED/15 ,MED/16 ,MED/17 ,MED/35
17
B/F
- ,MED/08 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/14 ,MED/21 ,MED/22 ,MED/23

5° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/18
11
B/C/F
- ,MED/09
7
B
MED/26 ,MED/27 ,MED/34
6
B
MED/25
12
B/F
- ,MED/20 ,MED/38 ,MED/39
9
B
MED/42 ,MED/43 ,MED/44
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
15
A/B
BIO/11 ,BIO/13 ,MED/03
9
B
MED/04
7
B/F
- ,M-PSI/08 ,SPS/07
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
B/C/F
- ,BIO/12
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B/C
BIO/14
10
B/F
- ,MED/09 ,MED/18
22
B/F
- ,MED/08 ,MED/12 ,MED/15 ,MED/16 ,MED/17 ,MED/35
17
B/F
- ,MED/08 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/14 ,MED/21 ,MED/22 ,MED/23
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/18
11
B/C/F
- ,MED/09
7
B
MED/26 ,MED/27 ,MED/34
6
B
MED/25
12
B/F
- ,MED/20 ,MED/38 ,MED/39
9
B
MED/42 ,MED/43 ,MED/44

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Teaching code

4S01927

Coordinator

Paolo Moghetti

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM

Period

Corsi elettivi 2° semestre dal Feb 18, 2019 al May 31, 2019.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students should know:
- The main aspects of the physiology of the endocrine control of reproduction in women;
- The different abnormalities underlying the alterations of the menstrual cycle and how to investigate the cause of these abnormalities;
- The pathophysiology of hirsutism and the potential therapeutic strategies available for this condition;
- The criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, the metabolic abnormalities associated with this condition and the therapeutic approach to this condition.

Program

1. Pathophysiology of the menstrual cycle: physiology of the reproductive cycle in women, diseases underlying menstrual dysfunction, investigations to assess these alterations.
2. Pathophysiology of hyperandrogenism. Etiology and clinical features of androgen excess. Diagnostic workout of hyperandrogenism. Brief summary of available tools for the treatment of hyperandrogenism.
3. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Short background on diagnosis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, medical implications and potential late complications of PCOS. Brief summary of potential strategies for the treatment of PCOS.
4. Clinical cases of menstrual dysfunction and/or hyperandrogenism. Interactive discussion on the appropriate diagnostic workout.
5. Clinical cases of menstrual dysfunction and/or hyperandrogenism. Clinical practice.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Shlomo Melmed, Ronald Koenig, Clifford Rosen, Richard Auchus, Allison Goldfine Williams Textbook of Endocrinology (Edizione 14) Elsevier 2019 9780323555968

Examination Methods

Assessment is based on participation of the student to the scheduled lessons.

DATE AND DAYTIME: 27 FEBRUARY; 6-13-20 MARCH 2019 - 17:30-19:00 (+2 h of individual clinical training)

Room I "Lente Didattica" on February 27 and March 6 and 13;
Room G "Lente Didattica" on March 20.

Recommended period of frequency: 4th-6th year

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE