Course: Consultation for the State Exam in Oncology

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Course title Consultation for the State Exam in Oncology
Course code ONK/VA053
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 5
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Klabusay Martin, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Melichar Bohuslav, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Mohelníková Duchoňová Beatrice, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Študentová Hana, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Cwiertka Karel, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Hudcová Magdalena, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Kalábová Hana, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Kašparovský Adam, MUDr.
  • Kopová Andrea, MUDr.
  • Langer Aleš, MUDr.
  • Žváčková Kamila, MUDr.
  • Kozubíková Irena, MUDr.
  • Doležel Martin, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Students will gain a basic overview of the diagnosis and complex treatment of malignant tumours. The course focuses not only on radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted biological therapy, but also on supportive and symptomatic treatment. Special attention is also paid to prevention and screening programmes. Students will gain an overview of the trends in the development of oncological treatment of individual cancers and learn about the psychological and ethical aspects of cancer care. The seminars will focus specifically on the topics for the state exam to facilitate students' preparation for this exam. Since oncology is a rapidly developing field that is not only a medical but also a society-wide issue, this course will certainly be a preparation for medical practice as well.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration
Learning outcomes
Students will gain a basic understanding of the diagnosis and complex treatment of malignant tumours. In addition, students will gain an overview of current trends in the development of oncological treatment of individual cancers. In addition, they will learn about the psychological and ethical aspects of cancer care, including supportive care.
The seminars will focus on the topics of the state exam to help students prepare for the exam. As oncology is a rapidly developing field that is not only a medical but also a society-wide concern, this course will certainly be a preparation for medical practice as the prevalence of cancer patients in treatment and dispensary is continuously increasing.
Prerequisites
Completing subject Oncology
ONK/VA052 and ONK/VA091

Assessment methods and criteria
Dialog

The requirements for granting credit is 100% active participation in practical seminars with mastering the basics of examination and care of oncology patients.
Recommended literature
  • Aberger, K., Wang, D. (2020). Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians. Springer.
  • Gawande, A. (2017). Being Mortal. Metropolitan Books.
  • Cherny, N.I., Fallon, M.T., Kaasa, S., Portenoy, R.K., Currow, D.C. (2021). Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • McArdle, O., O'Mahony, D. (2008). Oncology. Churchill Livingstone.
  • Pazdur, R., Wagman, L.D., Camphausen, K.A., Hoskins, W.J. (2011). Cancer Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology. UBM Medica.
  • Sittenfeld, S.M.C. (2021). Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology. Demos Medical.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2025) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: -