PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DETAILED

Description of every course includes:

-general course contents

-development of general and specific competencies (knowledge and skills) for each course and/or module

-forms of conducting classes and examination

-list of required reading for the course and the exam

-list of additional literature

-credit value of each course in accordance with the ECTS

-method of examination

-method of monitoring the quality and success of each course and/or module

3.2.1. Year one

Course title / Medical humanities I: Introduction in Medicine
Code / MFM101
Category / Preclinical
Level / Basic
Study year / One
ECTS / Two
Faculty / Prof. Marija Definis Gojanović, MD, PhD
Prof. Vladimir Šimunović, MD, PhD
Prof. Ivan Kešina, PhD
Prof. Marko Jukić, MD, PhD
Slavica Kozina, MD, PhD
Mario Malički, MD
Goran Mijaljica, MD
Admittance requirements / None
Competencies (expected) / After course termination, student is expected to have an appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes about:
  1. Content of medical study;
  2. How the study program is structured;
  3. Expected competencies at the end of undergraduate study;
  4. New approaches in medical education;
  5. Assessment methodologies;
  6. Skills of efficient studying;
  7. Skills of exam preparation;
  8. Skill of exam taking,
  9. Skills in essay writing;
  10. Skills of decent and responsible handling of dead body;
  11. Responsibilities in case of sudden and violent death; and
  12. Patient’s privacy protection and principle of confidentiality.

Course content / 1. Module One: What is the medicine?
1.1. What is medicine
1.2. Kinds of medicine
1.3. Quackery
1.4. Preconditions for successful study
1.5. Road to doctors’ diploma
1.6. Medical profession, lingo, titles, symbols
1.7. Medical professional organizations
1.8 .Control and self-control
2. Module Two: Competencies expected at the end of undergraduate study
2.1. Core medical knowledge
2.2. Clinical skills
2.3. Communication skills
2.4. Professional behavior
2.5. Academic attitude
2.6. Managerial skills
2.7. Educational skills
3. Module Three: Teaching methodologies
3.1. Traditional lectures
3.2. Seminars
3.3. Tutorials
3.4. Problem-based Learning, PBL
3.5. Clinical Case Study, CCS
3.6. Discussion groups learning
3.7. Confrontation method
3.8. Traditional educational software
3.9. Interactive educational software
3.10. Mannequins in Clinical Skills Lab.
3.11. Standardized patient
3.12. Hands-on learning in clinical setting
4. Module Four: Assessment methodologies
4.1. Objective Tests
4.1.1. Multiple Choice Test, MCT
4.1.2. Short Answer Test, SAT
4.1.3. Cross Match Test
4.1.4. True-False Test
4.1.5. Essay
4.2. Clinical skills examinations
4.2.1. Clinical examination of patients
4.2.2. Clinical examination of standardized Patient, SP
4.2.3. Objective Structured Clinical Examination, OSCE
4.3. Oral Examination, OE
4.3.1. Free oral examination
4.3.2. Oral examination with limited set of questions
4.3.4. Mixture
5. Module Five: Skills of studying, learning and exam preparation
5.1. Core and supplementary knowledge
5.2. Logical blocks of knowledge, skill of algorithms design
5.3. Skill of learning, new approach to studying
5.4. Permanent learning, permanent check up
5.5. Skill of exam preparation
5.6. Skill of tests solving
5.7. Ethics of the study and ethical principles
Literature / Šimunović, VJ. Vještina studiranja, pripremanja i polaganja ispita (English translation). Split: School of Medicine in Split, in preparation.
Auxiliary literature / Grmek MD, Budak A. Uvod u medicinu. Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1996.
Teaching methodology / Lectures and seminars
Assessment methodology / Multiple choice test
Essay
Course language / Croatian
Quality assurance / Students’ anonymous survey
Result of teaching analysis
Course title / Medical Biology
Code / MFM102
Type / Preclinical
Level / Basic
Year / 1 / Semester / No
ECTS
/ 9 (course has 100 hours)
Teacher / Professor Tatijana Zemunik, MD, PhD, Professor Marijana Peruzović, MD, PhD, Assistant professor Vesna Boraska, Marina Pehlić, MD
Competencies acquired / Explaining basic postulates of the modern biological science necessary for diagnostics and disease treatment and the future of medicine. Professional terminology needed for the continuous following of the modern biomedical literature will be extracted during the course. Basic cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology and genetics with a special accent on human biology will be interpreted. Students will develop simple practical and communication skills and understanding of basic biological processes as well as critical thinking based on the acquired knowledge on modern biological science.
Adjusted according to the detailed Catalogue of knowledge and Catalogue of clinical skills.
Prerequisites / According to Study Regulations
Contents / Basics of molecular biology (DNA structure, replication, transcription and translation, gene expression, ribosome structure and function, posttranslation protein modification, protein breakdown, general and specific recombination, DNA analysis methods), cell biology (methods of cell research, cell evolution, structure and function of cell parts, nucleus, nucleolus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi Complex, lysosomes and peroxisomes, sorting and transfer of proteins in the cell, cytoskeleton and cell movement, bioenergetics and metabolism, cell signalling, cell communication, cell cycle, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis), developmental biology and Genetics (fertilization and early embryonic development, cloning, teratogenesis, prenatal diagnosis, principles of inheritance, gene mutations, population genetics, gene therapy, Molecular Biology of cancer cells, human genome, chromosomes, cytogenetics ).
Recommended literature / Cooper GM, Hausman RE. Stanica - Molekularni pristup. Zagreb: Medicinska Naklada; 2004.
Cox TM, Sinclair J. Molekularna Biologija u medicini. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada; 2000.
Additional literature / Alberts B, Bray D, Johnson A, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K, Walter P. Essential cell biology. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Garland Science; 2004.
Griffiths AJF, Miller JH, Suzuki DT, Lewontin RC, Gelbart WM. An introduction to genetic analysis. 8th ed. New York (NY): WH Freeman & Co; 2005.
Gilbert SF. Developmental biology. 7th ed. Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates Inc.; 2003.
Forms of teaching / Lectures, seminars, practical work
Method of knowledge assessment and examination / Partial tests and oral and written exams
Language of teaching and possibilities of attending classes in other languages / Croatian (also possible in English)
Methods of monitoring quality and successful implementation of each course and / or module / - Analysis of the teaching quality by students and teachers
- Analysis of exam pass rates
- Report of the Committee for the control of Program implementation
- External evaluation (visits from teams for quality control of the National Agency for Quality Control, joining the TEEP)
Course title / Medical Physics and Biophysics
Code / MFM103
Type / Preclinical
Level / Basic
Year / 1 / Semester / No
ECTS
/ 6 (course has 70 hours)
Teacher / Professor Davor Eterović PhD, Marija Raguž, PhD
Competencies acquired / Defining the basic empirical findings on how biological systems operate derived out of the fundamental laws of physics and simple models. Develop quantitative, deductive approach to the analysis of biological systems. Distinguish radiograph of scintigrams, echograms and images obtained by magnetic resonance imaging or computerized tomography, and recognize what these basic images of methods of medical diagnostics represent and to what purpose.
Prerequisites / According to Study Regulations
Contents / The basics of atomic physics, biotransports, membrane potentials, nerve signals, biomechanics, physics of the ear and hearing, physics of the eye and vision, physics of the heart and blood circulation, physics of lungs and breathing, the basics of nuclear physics, the passage of radiation through matter, radiation protection, nuclear medicine physics, radiologic physics, imaging by magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound physics.
Recommended literature / 1. Pope JA. Medical physics. 2nd edition. Oxford: Heinemann; 1998.
2. Eterović D. Priručnik za praktični rad iz biofizike. Katedra za biofiziku i znanstvenu metodologiju. MF Split, šk. god. 1999./2000.
3. Eterović D. Fizikalne osnove slikovne dijagnostike. U: Janković S, Eterović D. Fizikalne osnove i klinički aspekti slikovne dijagnostike. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada; 2002.
Additional literature / 1. Berne RM, LevyMN. Physiology, 3rd edition. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada; 1996.
2. Webb S. The physics of medical imaging. Bristol and Philadelphia: Institute of Physics Publishing; 2000.
Forms of teaching / Lectures, seminars, laboratory practical work
Method of knowledge assessment and examination / Written exam after the completion of practical work and seminars
Language of teaching and possibilities of attending classes in other languages / Croatian (also possible in English)
Methods of monitoring quality and successful implementation of each course and / or module / - Analysis of the teaching quality by students and teachers
- Analysis of exam pass rates
- Report of the Committee for the control of Program implementation
- External evaluation (visits from teams for quality control of the National Agency for Quality Control, joining the TEEP)
Course title / Social medicine
Code / MFM104
Type / Preclinical / public health
Level / Medium
Year / 1 / Semester / No
ECTS
/ 2 (course has 25 hours)
Teacher / Professor Rosanda Mulić, MD, PhD,
Competencies acquired / Differentiating between health and illness, life and medical phenomena and the factors that affect them. Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the importance of social aspects of health and illness and of the health protection of individuals, families and communities, as well as health needs and demands of individuals and primary communities, with emphasis on the needs of vulnerable groups. Demonstrating basic communication skills in working with the patient. Furthermore, demonstrating at the beginning of the program the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of basic principles of medical ethics and applying them during the studies.
Adjusted to the detailed Catalogue of knowledge and Catalogue of clinical skills.
Prerequisites / According to Study Regulations
Contents / The role and tasks of social medicine as part of medicine. Health and health standards. Illness and the natural course of illness. Factors affecting the health of individuals and communities. Health, population and economic development. Population policy. Effect of primary community on the health of the individual. Health and illness in the life cycle (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age). Health behaviour and principles of health education and health promotion. Basic communication skills with an individual / patient. Socio-medical problem and the basis for its solution. Basis of recognition of social and health needs of vulnerable groups. Basic principles of medical ethics and the ethics of medical students.
Recommended literature / Jakšić Ž, Kovačić L et al. Socijalna medicina. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada; 2000.
Additional literature / Jonjić A. et al. Uvod u medicinu i socijalna medicina. Rijeka: Zavod za javno zdravstvo; 2000.
Forms of teaching / Lectures, seminars
Method of knowledge assessment and examination / Written exam
Language of teaching and possibilities of attending classes in other languages / Croatian
Methods of monitoring quality and successful implementation of each course and / or module / - Analysis of the teaching quality by students and teachers
- Analysis of exam pass rates
- Report of the Committee for the control of Program implementation
- External evaluation (visits from teams for quality control of the National Agency for Quality Control, joining the TEEP)
Course title / Anatomy
Code / MFM105
Type / Preclinical
Level / Basic
Year / 1 / Semester / No
ECTS
/ 20 (course has 200 hours)
Teacher / Professor Ivica Grković, MD, PhD, Professor Ana Marušić, MD, PhD, Professor Katarina Vilović, MD, PhD, Professor Irena Pintarić, MD, PhD, Katarina Vukojević, MD, PhD, Maja Marinović Guić, PhD, Natalia Filipović, PhD, Ana Poljičanin, MD, Anita Matas, MD
Competencies acquired / Explaining the basic concepts of the systemic and topographical anatomy, demonstrating the application of general anatomical principles and concepts of the defined topographic units by using the skills of anatomical section. Understanding the importance of continuous renewal of knowledge structure of the human body for mastering the teaching units in clinical medicine (in the later years of study), but also throughout one’s professional life.
Matched to the detailed Catalogue of knowledge and Catalogue of clinical skills.
Prerequisites / According to Study Regulations
Contents / Systemic anatomy: the characteristics of organs, their blood supply and innervation. In the systemic approach the organs are grouped by common function. Special emphasis in teaching is on the general anatomical principles important for understanding the structure and function of the human body.
Topographic anatomy: the characteristics of organs with respect to their position and relationship with surrounding structures. According to the topographic approach organs are grouped by location, i.e. position in the body.
In practice, all the organs in the body belong to an anatomical region and a physical system.
Recommended literature / 1. Krmpotić Nemanić J, Marušić A. Anatomija čovjeka. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada; 2004.
2. Sobotta. Atlas anatomije čovjeka. Svezak 1 i 2. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2000.
3. Netter, F.H. Atlas of human anatomy, ICON Learning Systems. 3rd Bk&Cdr edition. 2003.
Additional literature / 1. Moore KL, Dalley AF. Clinically oriented anatomy. 4. izd. Philadelphia (PA): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1999.
2. Snell R.S. Clinical anatomy. 7. izd. Philadelphia (PA): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2003.
Forms of teaching / Lectures, seminars, practical work
Method of knowledge assessment and examination / Written, practical and oral exam
Language of teaching and possibilities of attending classes in other languages / Croatian (also possible in English)
Methods of monitoring quality and successful implementation of each course and / or module / - Analysis of the teaching quality by students and teachers
- Analysis of exam pass rates
- Report of the Committee for the control of Program implementation
- External evaluation (visits from teams for quality control of the National Agency for Quality Control, joining the TEEP)
Course title / Histology and Embryology
Code / MFM106
Type / Preclinical
Level / Basic
Year / 1 / Semester / No
ECTS
/ 10 (course has 110 hours)
Teacher / Professor Damir Sapunar, MD, PhD, Professor Mirna Saraga Babić, MD, PhD, Assistant professor Livia Puljak, MD, PhD, Snježana Mardešić-Brakus, MD, Sandra Kostić, MSc., Anamarija Balić, MD, Adriana Banožić, MA
Competencies acquired / Students will be able to explain the basics of development and normal histological structure of the human body, and will demonstrate skills necessary for understanding the normal function of the human body and pathological changes at the microscopic level.
Prerequisites / According to Study Regulations
Contents / General Embryology: gametogenesis, pre-embryonic, embryonic and foetal period, the placenta and congenital malformation.
Special embryology: development of the locomotor system, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary system, the development of body cavities, skin, nervous system and special senses.
General Histology: methods for studying tissues, cells and basic tissue types.
Special Histology: structure of the skin, cardiovascular and immune system, respiratory system, digestive system and its associated glands, male and female reproductive system, urinary system, sensory organs and neuroendocrine systems.
Recommended literature / 1. Junqueira LC, Carneiro J, Kelley RO. Osnove histologije. Zagreb: Školska knjiga; 2005.
2. Sadler TW. Medicinska embriologija. Zagreb: Školska knjiga; 2009.
Additional literature / 1. Durst-Živković B. Praktikum iz histologije. Zagreb: Školska knjiga; 1988.
2. Sobotta. Histološki atlas. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2004.
Forms of teaching / Lectures, seminars, practical work on computer, practical work in microscope room
Method of knowledge assessment and examination / Written test
Language of teaching and possibilities of attending classes in other languages / Croatian (also possible in English)
Methods of monitoring quality and successful implementation of each course and / or module / - Analysis of the teaching quality by students and teachers
- Analysis of exam pass rates
- Report of the Committee for the control of Program implementation
- External evaluation
Course title / Clinical and Social skills I
Code / MFM107
Type / Preclinical
Level / Basic
Year / 1 / Semester / No
ECTS
/ 3 (course has 85 hours)
Teacher / Professor Vladimir Šimunović, MD, PhD, Professor Nikica Družijanić, MD, PhD, Assistant professor Mladen Rakić, MD, PhD, Marko Jukić, MD, PhD, Nataša Dropulić, MD, PhD, Assistant professor Nenad Karanović, MD, PhD, Assistant professor Mladen Carev, MD, PhD, Božidar Duplančić, MSc, Dragica Kopić, MSc, Željko Ninčević, Mihajlo Lojpur, MD
Competencies acquired / Explain the basic knowledge on the organization of space in which patients are treated, on furniture, machines, instruments and supplies. Demonstrate in detail the first aid for cardiac arrest, injuries, other medical emergencies and emergency conditions. Applying first aid professionally in situations where it is necessary and justified making sure that the actions do not worsen the health condition of the injured person.
In the domain of clinical skills, students will be able to: 1 prepare the sickbed for a comfortable accommodation of the patient; 2 position the patient as required by the nature of the illness; 3 prevent falling out of bed and self-harming; 4 carry out general hygiene measures; 5 implement measures of care for the eyes, ears, mouth and perianal region; 6 be qualified for giving first aid professionally in situations where it is necessary and justified, making sure that the actions do not worsen the patient's condition; 7 properly position the ECG and defibrillation electrodes; 8 properly use Capnometers and oximeters, 9 implement basic resuscitation measures (mouth to mouth, external cardiac massage); 10 learn basic concepts of social responsibility of medicine and medical profession.
In the domain of social skills, students will be able to assess performance of both clinical and social skills observed amongst medical staff as well as the interaction between medical staff and patients.
Prerequisites / According to Study Regulations
Contents / The subject include 85 hours of structured theoretical and practical teaching/instructions and they are divided into 3 parts:
  1. Clinical and procedural skills: 40 hours
  2. Social skills: 20 hours
  3. Practical application and monitoring of clinical and social skills: 25 hours
  4. Clinical skills consists of 6 modules (5 hours each) including:
  5. Basic procedures in emergency situations (simulators and models),
  6. Basic procedures in emergency situations (computer programs),
  7. Safe hospital environment, equipment and transport of patients,
  8. Hygiene and preventative measures in hospital environment,
  9. Basic principle of care for the patient,
  10. Medications (preparation and application).
  11. Procedural skills consist of 5 modules on anatomical/pathological specimens (2 hours each) including:
  12. Skin suturing,
  13. Intra-muscular, intra-dermal and subcutaneous injections,
  14. Urethral catheterization,
  15. Intra-articular injections,
  16. Lumbar puncture.
  17. Social skills consists of 5 modules (4 hours each) including:
  18. The healthy family,
  19. Basics of communication skills,
  20. Basics of consulting skills,
  21. Basics of counseling skills,
  22. Dealing with difficult and demanding patients.
  23. Practical application and monitoring of clinical and social skills where every student spends 25 hours in the hospital/primary care environment (equivalent of 4 working days).
Matched to the Catalogue of knowledge and Catalogue of clinical skills.
Recommended literature / Jasprica – Hrelec, V et al. Hitna medicinska pomoć u izvanbolničkim uvjetima.. Zagreb: Jaspra; 2003.
Additional literature / 1. Hrvatski Crveni križ. Prva pomoć za mladež. Edukacijski CD. Zagreb: Hrvatski Crveni križ; 2005.