Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
A/B
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/46
7
A/B
BIO/13 ,MED/03 ,MED/07 ,MED/46
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/06 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/01

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,M-PSI/01 ,SECS-P/07 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

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Teaching code

4S000361

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM

Period

Lezioni 1-2-3 anno - 2 semestre TLB dal Mar 1, 2021 al Apr 30, 2021.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The course is to provide the knowledge of the endocrine and metabolic diseases related to the main endocrine/metabolic systems. Lessons will present the single topics by starting with physiology and physiopatology and, finally, by presenting the clinical aspects (signs/symptoms) of the main endocrine/metabolic diseases. Students will learn how to recognize the main endocrine/metabolic diseases and their laboratory data presentation. Moreover, students will acquaint with the terminology needed to discuss clinical endocrine cases with other collegues.

Program

The program will address the disorders of the following systems:
- basic endocrinology, mechanisms of hormonal regulation, anterior pituitary, diabetes insipidus
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal cortex
- Diabetes Mellitus
The final exam will be mainly based on the notes taken during the lessons. As reference, the text suggested is: Rugarli. Medicina Interna sistematica, Estratto: Malattie del sistema endocrino e del metabolismo

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Kasper Gl, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2018

Examination Methods

Multiple choice questionnaire (30 quiz). The quiz are about the topics treated during the lessons and the aim of the exam is to verify the knowledge acquired.
In the case of a new covid19 emergency, the exam will be held by ZOOM as already done this year.

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