Code: | MI429 | Acronym: | Ot |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Medicine |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Surgery and Physiology Department |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Master in Medicine |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIMED | 144 | Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular) | 4 | - | 3 | 28 | 81 |
1. Obtain basic knowledge in the scope of Otorhinolaryngology.
2. Acquire competences in patient evaluation through clinical history and physical examination.
3. Develop diagnostic strategies and criteria for selection of complementary diagnostic techniques/exams.
4. Enhance the critical view towards the resolution of clinical problems and proposal of management options.
5. Search for a spirit of excellence and compassion in the approach of the patient.
The syllabus coherence is acknowledged by the acquisition of various competences to be evaluated:
1.Understand the scope of Otorhinolaryngology and the different areas of intervention
2.To collect the clinical history and perform the physical examination of the patient
3.Organize an appropriate diagnostic approach and selection of techniques/complementary exams
4.Propose a therapeutic strategy
5.Participate in ongoing academic / clinical research projects
1.Introduction: Scope of Otorhinolaryngology. Physical exam and complementary exams in ORL;. Emergencies in ORL.
2.Ear: Hearing evaluation; Hearing loss; Acoustic trauma; Otitis and complications: diagnosis and treatment; Vertigo: differential diagnosis and management; Facial nerve: facial palsy, topographic diagnosis and treatment.
3.Nose and Paranasal Sinus: Olfactory disfunctions; Congenital, inflammatory, allergic and neoplastic diseases : diagnosis and management. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.
4.Mouth and Pharynx: Inflammatory and neoplastic pathology: diagnosis and management.
5.Salivary Glands: Sialadenitis and salivary glands neoplasms.
6.Larynx and Neck: Neck lumps; Head and neck oncology and surgery. Prevention. The voice and human communication; Dysphonia; Airway obstruction; Tracheostomy; Esophageal burns and foreign bodies.
Theoretical Lectures (7 hours)
Seminars (7 hours)
Practical Sessions (14 hours)
Theoretical lectures and Seminars will be complemented by patient-oriented Practical and Theoretical-Practical sessions. The practice sessions, with a maximum ratio of four students/ one docent, will evolve in the clinical areas: Outpatient Clinic, Emergency, In-patient Wards, Operating Rooms and Complementary Exams.
The evaluation methods consists in:
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Participação presencial | 10,00 |
Exame | 90,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 53,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 28,00 |
Total: | 81,00 |
The syllabus coherence is acknowledged by the various competences that will be the subject of evaluation:
Understand the scope of Otorhinolaryngology and the different areas of intervention; To collect the clinical history and perform the physical examination of the patient; Organize an appropriate diagnostic approach and selection of techniques/complementary exams; Propose a therapeutic strategy; Participate in ongoing academic / clinical research projects.The minimum number of classes attended to obtain the frequency in the Otorhinolaryngology Unit corresponds to:
Practical classes- 4 classes out of 6
Theoretical-practical classes + Seminars - 4 classes out of 7
Normal time and resort time:
Final Exam / Written Test: 18 points (16 points for multiple answer questions + 2 points for a theoretical written dissertation.)
- The minimum grade required for the final exam is 7.5 points.
- Practical skills: minimum grade 2 points
The correct fulfillment of all mandatorys practical skills is a prerequisite for access to the final exam. This section correspondends to 2 points.
The TE, DA, ..., will be evaluated on the same exams together with the regular students of the same semester.
Specific situations will be discussed in a case by case fashion.