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Course Description Course Name : Dermatology Course Code : MED504 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 5 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (52 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. VAROL LÜTFİ AKSUNGUR Prof.Dr. MEHMET ALPASLAN ACAR Prof.Dr. YAŞARGÜL DENLİ Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYDIN YÜCEL Assoc.Prof.Dr. SUHAN GÜNAŞTI Learning Outcomes of the Course : To know indicators of the social skin health. To know diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin diseases, which are commonly seen in the community. To know doses (by age), effects and side effects of the commonly-used dermatological topical drugs. To know criteria and conditions of referral to a hospital. To be able to take a problem-oriented detailed history, to be able to do a physical examination, and to know essential investigations by their priority and by their imporatance. To be able to do a problem-oriented approach, to be able to plan a treatment by its priority and by its imporatance, and to be able to perform a preventive medical approach. To know ethical and legal aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and to be able to evaluate their economic burdens to the country. To be able to establish an affective and effective communication with patients and their relatives, to be able to inform the family of a patient, to be able to do a holistic, tender and respectful approach, and to be able to work in harmony with colleagues and staffs. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To educate a physician, who can protect and develop the well-being of the skin, hair, nail and mucosa of the people in all age groups, who can follow and produce new knowledge and new technology in order to heal the commonly-seen skin diseases, and who can use these in the direction of requirements and expectations of the community. Course Contents : Visiting the dermatology clinic and the presentation of the training programme, introduction to dermatology and the elementary lesions, the flora of the skin and the pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of bacterial diseases, the bacterial diseases of the skin, the viral diseases of the skin, the pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of viral dermatoses, syphilis, HIV-AIDS, superficial fungal diseases, the pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of superficial fungal diseases, parasitic skin infections, the pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of parasitic skin infections, eczema, urticaria, the drug eruptions, psoriasis, lichen planus, vitiligo,the bullous diseases, Behçet’s disease, granulomatous skin diseases, dermatomyositis, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, vasculitis, benign skin tumors, malignant skin tumors, parapsoriasis and cutaneous lymphoma, melanocytic nevi, malignant melanoma, dermoscopy- 3 point check list, UV and the skin - sun protection, oral mucosal lesions, the dermatoses of external genital system, hair diseases, nail diseases, acne and rosacea, pediatric dermatoses, dermatoses of the pregnancy, dermatocosmetology, principles of topical treatment. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom-clinic   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Visiting the dermatology clinic and the presentation of the training programme Introduction to dermatology and the elementary lesions The flora of the skin and the pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of bacterial diseases The bacterial diseases of the skin The viral diseases of the skin The pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of viral dermatoses Syphilis HIV-AIDS Superficial fungal diseases Preliminary work to prepare for lesson Bed-side practical training Policlinic Laboratuary Seminar time Article time 2 The pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of superficial fungal diseases Parasitic skin infections The pathologic agents and diagnostic methods of parasitic skin infections Eczema Granulomatous skin diseases Dermatomyositis, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma Vasculitis Benign skin tumors Malignant skin tumors Urticaria The drug eruptions Psoriasis Lichen planus Vitiligo The bullous diseases Behçet’s disease Preliminary work to prepare for lesson Bed-side practical training Policlinic Laboratuary Seminar time Article time 3 Parapsoriasis and cutaneous lymphoma Melanocytic nevi Malignant melanoma Dermoscopy- 3 point check list UV and the skin - sun protection Oral mucosal lesions Oral mucosal lesions Hair diseases Nail diseases Acne and rosacea Pediatric dermatoses Dermatoses of the pregnancy Principles of topical treatment Preliminary work to prepare for lesson Objektif yapılandırılmış klinik sınav Yazılı sınav Bed-side practical training Policlinic Laboratuary Seminar time Article time OSCE Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1.Deri Sorunlarında Basamak Basamak Tanı ve Öneriler (yazarlar: Varol Lütfi Aksungur, M. Alpaslan Acar, 5G Matbaacılık Ltd Şti.-1999)  2.Deri sorunlarında Adım Adım Tanısal Yaklaşımlar ( Yazarlar: M. Alpaslan Acar, Aydın Yücel, Soner Uzun, Varol L. Aksungur, Metin Özpoyraz, Mart Matbaacılık sanatları Ltd. ti.-2006)  3.Dermatoloji (editörler: Yalçın Tüzün, Mehmet Ali Gürer, Server Serdaroğlu, Oya Oğuz, Varol L Aksungur, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2008)  4.Dermatolojide Tedavi (editörler:Yalçın Tüzün, , Server Serdaroğlu, Cengizhan Erdem, Metin Özpoyraz, Meltem Önder, Serap Öztürkcan, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2010) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Describes the normal human body and mental structure, function and interaction in all stages of life. 5 2 Explains and sequences common physical and mental disorders-diseases’ epidemiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, prognosis, and treatments. 5 3 Has the knowledge of ethical principles and preventive medicine methods about creating conditions for healthy living and disease prevention. 5 4 Defines common diseases in our country by selecting current, reliable diagnostic methods and appropriate pharmacological, physical, nutritional, psychosocial treatment methods. 5 5 Understands, analyzes and evaluates health and illness components, process and result, uses the evidence-based methods and updated information in the treatment of patients. Adopts the principle of making a decision by evaluating prevailing evidence of the patient’s choice, and self-experiences. 5 6 Takes accurate, comprehensive and problem focused anamnesis, with a systematic approach to the individual makes physical examination and mental evaluation, decides by paying respect to patient privacy, secrets, honor, faith, cultural differences, sexual orientation. 5 7 In cases that requires emergency response such as significant function and loss of an organ; offers first aid and basic life support and plans the next process. 5 8 Makes differential diagnosis by approaching holistically to the patient, has the skills and competence of rational diagnosis and treatment planning, information about patient and disease management, as an individual and team member takes responsibility for unexpected circumstances, monitors and embraces the patient. 5 9 Makes Individual, family and community oriented health education, executes the field of work as an individual or as a team member, makes counseling, supervision, expertise, leadership. 5 10 Within the framework of the project which will be conducted, plans, manages the staff development of the team and their education, monitors the process and evaluates, works in partnership with other disciplines. 5 11 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and behavior, adopts the universal conditions required by the profession of medicine. 5 12 Improves self in cultural, artistic and social fields constantly as well as professional development, plays a part in social responsibility projects with other professional groups. 5 13 Has the ability to communicate intercultural, effectively communicates with patients, coworkers and other parts of the community, and supports ideas and suggestions for solutions with qualitative and quantitative data, transfers verbally and in writing by using Turkish correctly. 5 14 Have the philosophy of science, the limits and the accuracy of the knowledge, validity and reliability of the information, knows how to access information and evaluates information by using critical thinking skills, determines the learning needs and resources related to medicine, directs the learning by using the resources effectively. 5 15 Uses medical informatics and communication technologies along with computer software in required level in the field. 5 16 Understands socio-economic effects of health along with the social and behavioral aspects, by using at least one foreign language European Language Portfolio B1 level monitors information and progress in the field and communicates with colleagues. 5 17 Keeps accurate and reliable records, collects data, analyzes, deciphers epidemic, clinical and laboratory data and acts in accordance with ethical principles in the sharing of the results. 5 18 Bears susceptibility and responsibility in the subject of self-mental and physical health, workers´ health, labor and environment safety, individual and public health, becomes role model to society by developing professional attitude. 5 19 Knows the basic health care legislation, as an individual acts in accordance with regulations, laws, legislations and ethical rules about rights and responsibilities. 5 20 Uses professional autonomy, has sufficient experience to carry out preventive medicine service and capable of doing clinical applications in national and international standards. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 3 25 75     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 7 1 7 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 97 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.88 ECTS Credit: 4