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1 F Fa ac c u ul l t t y y o of f M Me e d di i c c i i n ne e A Ai i n n S S h ha am ms s U Un ni i v ve e r r s s i i t t y y Postgraduate Studies Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation اتيزم وعي والروم الطبيرجة الدكتوراه في الطب دتأهيل الProgram Code: PRR 700 Program Guide and Logbook

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Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine,

Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

درجة الدكتوراه في الطب الطبيعي والروماتيزم و التأهيل

PPrrooggrraamm CCooddee:: PPRRRR 770000

Program Guide and

Logbook

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C a n d i d a t e C u r r i c u l u m v i t a e

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Training

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Filled by post graduate authorities

Date of Registration

First semester _______________________

Second semester _______________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: I – Welcome Statement

II - Mission Statement

III – Senior supervisor and affiliated departments and Hospitals

IV – Program specifications:

1 - Basic Information

2 - Professional Information

3 – Academic standards

4 - Curriculum structure and contents

5 - Program courses.

6- Program admission requirements.

7- Regulation for progression and program completion

8- Course specification appendix:

Applied Anatomy course specification

Applied Physiology course specification

Internal Medicine course specification

Surgery course specification

Rheumatology course specification

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation course specification

Electrotherapy and electrodiagnosis course specification

Medical statistics course specification

Medical ethics course specification

Medical law course specification

Rheumatological radiodiagnosis course specification

V - General information

VI – Your log book

1 – Introduction

2 – Supervisors

3 - Tables for training records

4 – Log book preview

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VII - Head of department approval for the exam entry

Detachable forms:

VIII – Thesis follow up

IX - Evaluation forms

I – Welcome Statement:

The Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation welcomes you to the Medical Doctorate in Physical

Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.

As a department we are committed to medical student education and

continuously strive to improve your educational experience.

This handbook presents information guide and logbook activity of

Doctorate degree in Physical Medicine ,Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation administered by the Physical Medicine ,Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams

University.

II - Mission Statement:

The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is “The

preparation of a competent graduate, who is able to compete on both

national and regional levels, capable of lifelong learning, training

and tutoring, while adhering to the codes of practice of medical

health services and ethics. The college as well, seeks continuous

development of programs and courses. It also enhances expansion

of applied scientific research and health programs for community

services and environmental development. Moreover, through

providing distinguished academic and research cadres of teaching

staff, supporting the administrative system and sustainability of own

resources, the college is able to achieve goals and objectives”.

The mission of this degree is to prepare a trained rheumatologist

physiatrist with professional skills with a leading role in his practice.

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III – Senior Supervisor and Affiliated Departments and Hospitals

Senior Supervisor

Prof.

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E-mail:

Affiliated Departments and Hospitals

-Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation , Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University .

-Militay Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Centre in Agouza.

IV – Program Specifications

A- Basic Information

1. Program title:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation

2. Program type: Multiple

3. Faculty of Medicine-Ain Shams University.

4. Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department

5. Assistant co-ordinator

…………………………………

6. Co-ordinator

………………………………………………

7. Last date of program approval:

………………………………………………

B- Professional Information:

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1. Program aims:

This program should be able to:

a) Enable the candidates to keep with the international standards of

patient care by achieving high levels of:

1. Clinical skills

2. Bedside care skills

b) Comprehend the basis of scientific rheumatology and rehabilitation

researches.

c) Provide the candidates with the Doctorate degree that enables them

to be specialists in Egypt, to pursue higher studies and degrees and

finally to understand and get the best of published scientific researches.

2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs):

a. Knowledge and understanding:

By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:

a1- Identify the descriptive and applied anatomy of the different

joints of the upper and lower limbs with muscles acting on them with

the biomechanics of the studied joints.

a2- Know thoroughly the anatomy of the spinal and cranial nerves .

a3-Discuss the descriptive and applied anatomy of the vertebral

column, brain and the spinal cord.

a4-Understand the physiology of the cardiovascular system, central

nervous system and physiology of the muscle and nerve as well as the

physiology of the respiration and the effects of the exercise on the

cardiovascular and respiratory systems physiology of metabolism,

exercise and thermoregulation

a5-Describe and compare the different rheumatic diseases, their

epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical picture,

investigations and treatment.

a6- Understand methods of evaluation and assessment prior to

prescribing rehabilitation program and identify the basic aspects of

the rehabilitation program including remedial exercise , occupational

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therapy and improving activities of daily living and the specific

rehabilitation of the different diseases (neurologic , orthopedic and

rheumatic).

a7 -Differentiate the different electrotherapeutic modalities: their

indications and contraindications, effects and side effects, and

methods of application

a8- Identify the different types of orthotics and prosthesis and

walking aids, their indications and fitting and how to follow them up.

a9-Understand the basic principles of electrodiagnosis (nerve

conduction and EMG) and to know the electro diagnostic picture of

different diseases and differentiate between neuropathic and

myopathic lesions.

a10- Discuss the common medical problems presenting in primary

health care setting, their diagnosis, prevention and treatment, the

early manifestations of serious diseases (e.g. malignancy,

emergencies …etc) as well as recognizing the normal aging process

and identify age related diseases and variable causes of disability in

old age.

a11- Understand important and relevant surgical diseases, their

clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis, prognosis and

treatment, required rehabilitation and appropriate orthotics and

prosthetics, recognize the ethical principles that govern decision-

making in surgical practice, the principles and practice of

preoperative preparation and postoperative care as well as the basic

principles of anesthetic techniques and materials.

a12- Recognize the theories, basics and recent advances in the field

of specialty and other related fields

a13- Have a thorough knowledge of principles, methods, ethics and

tools of scientific research.

a14- Understand the ethical and legal principles of professional

practice in the field of specialty.

a15- Understand the principles of quality in professional practice in

the field of specialty.

a16- Identify the effects of medical practice on the environment and

methods of its development and preservation.

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b. Intellectual capabilities:

By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:

b1- Differentiate between various rheumatic conditions and design

diagnostic protocol for the different musculoskeletal disorders.

b2-Design a rehabilitation program for patients with different

diseases (including occupational and vocational rehabilitation)

b3-Design a home program for the patient to accomplish activities of

daily living.

b4- Comprehend and describe the biomechanics of the different

joints, gait cycle, the anatomy of all the joints, muscles, nerves

(spinal and cranial) and the vertebral column of the body

b5- Interpret important physiological and medical laboratory results

(blood, respiratory, neuromuscular), to distinguish a physiological

from a pathological condition, clinical parameters such as: ABP,

ECG, nerve conduction velocity & pulmonary functions for a normal

individual and integrate physiology with other basic and clinical

sciences.

b6- Comprehend the mechanisms of the lever systems, mechanisms

of various physical modalities and their therapeutic effects.

b7- Interpret and analyze clinical and laboratory findings to reach

the diagnosis of relevant surgical diseases evaluate the prognosis and

risks, apply decision making for surgical interference and related

rehabilitation measures.

b8- Perform a scientific research studies and scientific papers

b9- Solve the problem based on available data.

b10- Make decisions in various professional conditions and plan for

better performance in the specialty.

b11-Evaluate the risks in the medical practice.

b12-Plan, invent and create to improve the performance in the field

of specialty.

b13-Discuss and debate based on evidences.

b14-Construct treatment plan, incorporating his knowledge, best

available evidence and patient's preferences in a cost effective

manner

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c. Professional and practical skills:

By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:

c1- Take a thorough history of appropriate depth and detail, relative to

the clinical context and examine various systems of the body (chest,

abdominal and cardiac examination).

c2- Conduct a full neurological examination.

c3- Conduct a full musculoskeletal examination and reach a clinical

diagnosis.

c4- Conduct a nerve conduction and EMG investigation.

c5- Apply different electrotherapeutic apparatus on the different body

parts for different indications

c6- Use orthotics and prosthetics for their different indications

c7- Set a diet regimen and use conventional and non conventional

modalities used in treatment of the different weight disorders

c8- Perform arthrocentesis and intra and extraarticular injections

c9- Write and evaluate various medical reports related to the specialty,

case reports, electrophysilogical studies reports and prescriptions

c10- Evaluate and improve the various tools related to the specialty.

c11- Apply the technology tools in professional practice.

c12- Plan and design methods to improve the professional skills and

the performance of others.

d. General and transferable skills:

By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:

d1-Use computer skills and various information technologies.

d2-Demonstrate the ability of self evaluation and continuous learning

d3-Conduct sincere and effective patient interviews, properly explain

their condition and plan of management, obtain consents and convey

bad news in a professional way.

d4- Write patient records and properly present them.

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d5-Work effectively and cooperatively in a team and lead team work

d6-Conduct a research

d7- Maintain a professional image, and practice a responsible attitude

d8- Perform effective communication

d9- Use various sources to acquire medical knowledge

d10- Evaluate other team-members performance

d13- Manage scientific meetings and time management

3. Academic standards: (Benchmarks)

John Hopkins University

4. Curriculum structure and contents:

4a- Program duration: Three years (6 semesters)

4b- Program structure:

اناهج

انساعاث

انعخذة

انقزراث انذراست انكىد

يخطهباث انكهت دورة أساساث انبحث انعه

1 PRR7001 انجزء األول حشزح حطبق انخقذو

1 PRR7002 فسىنىج حطبق يخقذو

2 PRR7003 أيزاض باطت يخقذيت

2 PRR7004 جزاحت يخقذيت

انزسانت 15

8 PRR7005 انجزء انثا طب طبع وحأهم

6 PRR7006 كهزباء طبت

8 PRR7007 روياحزو

2 :يقزر اخخار ي ب

انقزراث

االخخارت

E7024 إحصاء طب

E7026 حاسب آن

E7050 أخالقاث انه انطبت

E7043 قاى انه انطبت

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أشعت حشخصت ف األيزاض 7069

انزوياحزيت

كزاست األشطت 15

انجىع 60

5. Program courses:

A) Compulsory

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7001 Applied Anatomy 15

PRR7002 Applied Physiology 14 1

PRR7003 Medicine 23 14

PRR7004 General Surgery 23 2 10

PRR7005 Physical Medicine&

Rehabilitation

92 56

PRR7006 Electrotherapy &

Electrodiagnosis

72 36

PRR7007 Rheumatology 102 36

B) Elective

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

7024 Statistics 30

7026 Computer

7050 Medical ethics 29 1

7043 Medical law

7069 Rheumatology Radiodiagnosis 13 34

6. Program admission requirements:

: (: شخزط نقذ انطانب نهحصىل عه درجت انذكخىرا7انادة )

أ يك حاصال ػه دسجح اناجغتيش في يادج انتخصص أ إحذ اناد األعاعيح انتصهح تا -1

.ناي إحذ انجايؼاخ انصشيح أ ػه دسجح يؼادنح

يافقح جح انؼم ػه يتطهثاخ انذساعح -2

( 2انهحق )إعتيفاء انغتذاخ انطهتح في صاسيف انتذسية إعتالك األجضج تغذيذ انشعو ي-

انتفشؽ نهذساعح نذج خظ فصل دساعيح ػه األقم قثم دخل ايتحا انجضء انثاي. يك أ -

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تشفياخ أ انشاكض انؼهيح انؼتذج ي انكهيح تؼذ يتى انتذسية نفظ انذج ػه األقم ف احذ انغ

.أعتيفاء انششط انت تحذدا األقغاو انختصح

7. Regulation for progression and program completion

تانغثح نهتغجيم نذسجاخ انذكتسا تاق انذتهياخ فيتى يشتي ف انؼاو : األن ي أل (8): يادة

أغغطظ انثايح ي أل فثش حت آخش ديغثشيني حت آخش

تصع انذساعح ف كم ػاو جايؼ ػه فصهي دساعيي يذج كم يا خغح ػشش (: 9يادة )

اعثػا . يثذا االل ف أل أكتتش يثذا انثا ف يصف فثشايش. يغ تظيى فصم دساع صيف

انذساع قثم اعثػي ي تذايت ػه االقم تؼذ يكثف نذج عتح اعاتيغ . يتى انتغجيم نهفصم

إعتيفاء انششط حغة انقشساخ انغجهح. اليثغ أ يضيذ انؼةء انذساع ف انفصم اناحذ ػ

عاػاخ يؼتذج. يجص نهطانة تؼذيم انقشساخ خالل اعثػي ي تذايح انفصم انذساع ) 6

الغحاب خالل عت اعاتيغ ي احذ انقشاسخ د احتغات تانحزف ا االضافح (. كا يجص ن ا

.ساعثا في

Assessment Schedule and Weighing of Assessments

Item Mark Points GPA

score

حانت

انطانب

Student

state

During

semester

End of

semester Total

First semester (If

present) 80 300 380

Second semester 80 80

Third semester 80 80

Fourth semester 80 80

Fifth semester 80 80

Sixth

semester

Final

exam

Written 1200 * 1200

Oral

Practical

/Clinical

Total 400 1500 1900

* 1500 if there is no first semester

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يهحظح: تؼادل دسجاخ انطانة طثقا نهقاط ػه انج انتان

A-1 قاط 4 : فأكثز % 90

A-2 قاط 3.67 : % 90% حخ أقم ي 85ي -

B-3 قاط 3.33 : %85% حخ أقم ي 80ي +

B-4 قاط 3.00 : %80% حخ أقم ي 75ي

B-5 قاط 2.67 : %75% حخ أقم ي 70ي -

C-6 قاط 2.33 : %70% حخ أقم ي 65ي +

C-7 قاط 2.00 : %65% حخ أقم ي 62ي

C-8 قاط 1.67 : %62% حخ أقم ي 60ي -

F-9 صفز : %60أقم ي

دسجح نهجضء 300دسجح يا 1200ائ نهذتهو انؼان اناجغتيش يجع دسجاخ االيتحا ان

دسجح نهجضء األل إ 300دسجح يا 1500األل يجع دسجاخ االيتحا انائ نهذكتسا

دسجح نهذتهو انؼان اناجغتيش 300جذ. يضاف إنيا انؼذل انفصه انتشاك تا ياص

.دسجح نهذكتسا 400

ػه أعاط يجع حاصم ضشب قاط كم يقشس يضشتا ف (GPA) تى حغاب انؼذل انفصهي

ػذد عاػات انؼتذج يقغيا ػه انغاػاخ انؼتذج نهقشساخ انت دسعا انطانة ف انفصم

ػه أعاط يجع حاصم ضشب (CGPA) انذساع. كا يتى حغاب انؼذل انتشاك نهطانة

هيا انطانة ف كم يقشس يضشتا ف ػذد عاػات انؼتذج يقغيا ػه انقاط انت حصم ػ

.يجع انغاػاخ انؼتذج انكهيح

ف حانح انشعب ف يادج أ يجػح ي انقشساخ ف انذتهو أاناجغتيش أ انذكتسا يتى اإلػادج

ف أل إػادج فقظ أيا إرا ف انادج أ انجػح فقظ. يتى حغاب انتقذيش انفؼه انز يحصم ػهي

قاط ا 1.67% فقظ )ا60تكشس سعتح فيحغة ن ػذ انجاح تقذيش .(C-

Anatomy course specification

Ain Shams University

Faculty of Medicine

Program(s) on which the course is given:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs; Major

Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation.

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Department offering the course: Anatomy Department.

Academic year / Level: Doctorate - First semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Applied Anatomy Code: PRR7001

Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Tutorial: 15

Total: 15

Coordinator

Anatomy Department

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

1-To provide a core body of scientific knowledge concerning the normal

structure of the human body at the level of upper limbs, lower limbs and

spine study of the normal growth and development relevant to anatomical

topics.

2-To correlate anatomical facts with their clinical applications.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1- Describe segmental innervation of the different dermatomes and

myotomes

a2- Identify the anatomy of the different nerves.

a3- Describe the neuroanatomy of the brain and the spinal cord with

their blood supply

a4- Draw labelled diagrams of cross sections of brain, brainstem and

spinal cord at different levels.

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b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1- Comprehend the basic principles of structure of the different

joints of the human body and their

biomechanics.

b2-Describe the surface landmarks of the underlying joints, bones,

muscles and tendons.

b3- Comprehend the different phases of the gait cycle and muscles

working in each phase

b4- Comprehend the anatomy of all the joints, muscles, nerves

(spinal and cranial) and the vertebral column of the body

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Apply the anatomical facts while examining the living subject in

order to reach a proper diagnosis.

c2- Differentiate between the different types of joints and how each

adapts to its function

c3- Identify the different surface markings and determine the position

or course of internal structures.

c4- Interpret the normal anatomical structures on radiographs and

ultrasonography, C.T. scan and nuclear magnetic resonance images.

c5- Interpret some clinical findings in relation to anatomical basis.

c6- Analyze and resynthesize given anatomical data to solve

problem situations.

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1-Use Computer using and power point presentation

d2-Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers,

colleagues, patients and others with whom physicians must interact

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in their professional lives.

d3- Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as

the necessity to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.

d4- Be responsible towards work.

d5- Maintain a professional image concerning behaviour, dress and

speech.

d6- Work in a study group.

3- Course content:

Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

1-facial nerve 1

2-trigeminal nerve ½

3-cranial nerves II,III,IV and VI ½

4-other cranial nerves ½

5-neuroanatomy of the brain ½

6-brachial plexus 1

7-lumbar plexus 1

8-sciatic nerve ½

9-muscles of upper limbs 1

10-muscles of lower limbs 1

11-trunk muscles ½

12-vertebral column ½

13-neck ½

14-joints of lower limbs: hip joint 1

15-knee joint 1

16-ankle and joints of the foot 1

17-joints of upper limbs: shoulder 1

18-elbow and wrist joints 1

19-hand joints 1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

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4 - Student Assessment Methods

4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess

the ability of problem solving

4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam: 30

Oral exam: 20

Total: 50

5 -- List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

Lecture notes handed to student

5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)

Last’s textbook of regional and applied anatomy

Grant’s Atlas of anatomy

5.3- Recommended Books

a) Cunningham’s anatomy

b) Gray’s anatomy.

Websites

www.visiblebody.com http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap1.html

http://anatomy-interactive.org

Physiology Course specifications

Program(s) on which the course is given:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs -Major

Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation.

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Department offering the course: Physiology Department.

Academic year / Level: - First semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Applied Physiology Code: PRR7002

Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 14 Tutorial: 1

Total: 15

Coordinator

Physiology Department.

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

1. Acquire an appropriate functional background of cells, tissues, organs &

systems.

2. Integrate physiological data & mechanisms with the ongoing basic

sciences: anatomy, histology & biochemistry and clinical applications.

3. Explore in detail the functions of the central nervous system,

neuromuscular, the respiratory, metabolism and the cardiovascular systems

4. Develop the basic scientific research skills as well as effective

communication and team work attitudes.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1 - Comprehend the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory

and central nervous system, muscle and nerve physiology

a2- Understand the bone physiology

a3- Describe the effect of exercise on the different systems of the

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body and sports physiology

a4- Distinguish between the different metabolic and endocrinal

disorders to understand appetite and the central and peripheral factors

controlling it

a5- Understand the mechanism of temperature regulation and their

disturbances

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1-Interpret most important physiological laboratory results (blood,

respiratory, neuromuscular), to distinguish a physiological from a

pathological condition.

b2-Comment, on some clinical parameters such as: ABP, ECG, nerve

conduction velocity & pulmonary functions for a normal individual.

b3-Integrate physiology with other basic and clinical sciences.

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Manipulate a stethoscope for hearing heart and respiratory

sounds and recognize abnormalities.

c2- Present physiological data in a report

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1 –Use computer power point presentation

d2- Work separately or in a team to research and prepare a scientific

topic.

d3- Present clearly and effectively a scientific topic in a tutorial or a

staff meeting.

3- Course content:

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Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

1-The Cell and Its Functions and Apoptosis—

Programmed Cell Death

1

2-Membrane Potentials and Action

Potentials and Contraction of Skeletal Muscle

1

3-Overview of the Circulation; Medical

Physics of Pressure, Flow, and

Resistance and The Microcirculation and the

Lymphatic System: Capillary Fluid

Exchange, Interstitial Fluid.

1

4-Local and Humoral Control of Blood

Flow by the Tissues and Nervous Regulation of

the Circulation,

and Rapid Control of Arterial Pressure

1 ½

5-Organization of the Nervous System. 1

6-The Sensory and Autonomic Nervous

System

1

7-Motor and Integrative Neurophysiology 1

8-Physical Principles of Gas Exchange;

Diffusion of Oxygen and Carbon

Dioxide Through the Respiratory

Membrane

1

9-Regulation of Respiration 1

10-Respiratory Insufficiency—

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Oxygen

Therapy

1 ½

11-Bone physiology 1

12-Metabolism and Temperature

Regulation

1

13-Endocrinology, Diabetes Mellitus &

weight disorders

1

14- Exercise Physiology 1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

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4 - Student Assessment Methods

4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess

the ability of problem solving

4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam: 30

Oral exam: 20

Total: 50

5 - List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

Lecture notes handed to students

5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)

Ganong textbook of physiology

Guyton’s textbook of physiology

5.3- Recommended Books

Fundamentals of Physiology: A Human Perspective by Lauralee Sherwood

Pocket Companion to Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology

Paperback by John Hall

5.4-Websites:

www.MedicalStudent.com

www.studentconsult.com

www.nhscience.lonestar.edu.html

Internal medicine Course specifications

Program(s) on which the course is given:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs -Major

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Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation.

Department offering the course: Internal medicine Department.

Academic year / Level: - First semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

A- Basic Information

Title: internal medicine Code: PRR7003

Credit Hours: 2

Lectures: 23 practical: 14 Total: 37

Coordinator

Internal Medicine Department

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

1.To support acquisition of knowledge and understanding of health and its

promotion, and of disease, its prevention and management.

2. To enable the student to acquire and become proficient in basic clinical

skills such as obtaining a patient’s history, undertaking a comprehensive

physical and mental state examination, interpreting the findings and

constructing diagnostic and treatment plans.

3. To enable the students to acquire and demonstrate attitudes necessary for

the achievement of high standards of medical practice, in relation to the

provision of care of individuals and populations.

4. To train the student how to fully examine the patient, reach provisional

diagnosis and recommend suitable investigations.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1. Discuss the common medical problems presenting to doctors - in

primary health care setting, hospital and community - their diagnosis,

prevention and treatment.

a2. Identify disease in terms of mental, functional and physical

processes

a3. State the clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of

common medical disorders with an emphasis on the incidence of the

different manifestations and their relative importance in establishing

diagnosis, and the early manifestations of serious diseases (e.g.

malignancy, emergencies …etc)

a4. Recognize the normal aging process in terms of physiologic and

clinical manifestations and identify age related diseases and variable

causes of disability in old age.

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1. Analyze symptoms & signs and construct a differential diagnosis

for common presenting complaints.

b2. Design an appropriate diagnostic plan for evaluation of common

presenting complaints which is appropriate in terms of the

differential diagnosis, the severity of the clinical situation and the

risks, benefits and costs to the patient.

b3. Accurately interpret the results of commonly used diagnostic

procedures

b4. Identify risk factors for disease processes and injury, and institute

the appropriate diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic interventions.

b5. Construct treatment plan, incorporating his knowledge, best

available evidence, and patient’s preferences in a cost effective

manner.

c- Professional skills

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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1. Take a thorough history of appropriate depth and detail, relative

to the clinical context.

c2. Demonstrate a complete and/or problem-focused physical

examination.

c3. Recognize urgent life-threatening conditions, and institute

appropriate initial management.

c4. Safely perform routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,

including life support.

c5. Use appropriate sterile technique, comply with and use universal

precautions.

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1. Establish trust with the patient.

d2. Explain to the patients and their relatives the nature of illness, the

diagnostic and therapeutic options and Recommend life style

modification in compassionate and ethical way.

d3. Respond effectively to a patient’s emotional and psychosocial

concerns.

d4. Interact and communicate effectively with other health care

professionals.

d5. Manage time effectively and demonstrate skills needed for life

long learning.

3- Course content:

Internal Medicine No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

1-Kidney and urinary tract diseases: (acute RF, chronic RF,

nephritic & nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic

glomerulonephritis.)

1

2- Metabolism acidosis: (alkalosis and Na +K imbalance.) 1

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3- Cardiovascular diseases

Hypertension, ischemic heart diseases and heart failure.

1 1

4-Chest diseases

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute and chronic

lung abscess, pleural effusion and lung cancer.

1 1

5- Endocrinology

DM, parathyroid, thyroid, Cushing and Addison’s

syndromes.

2

6-liver diseases

Hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic failure.

1

7- blood disorders and anemia 1

8-Neurological history taking 1 1

9-Cerebrovascular diseases 2 1

10- Headache and facial pain 1

11- Motor neuron diseases 1 1

12-Multiple sclerosis 1 1

13- Ataxia and cerebellar diseases 1 1

14-Mysthenia gravis and disorders of neuromuscular

junction

1 1

15-Diseases of muscles 2 2

16-Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders 1 1

17- Non traumatic disorder of the spinal cord 1 1

18-Systemic, viral and metabolic disorders of CNS 1 1

19-CNS tumors 1

20-Neurological disorders of the childhood 1 1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

Written exam: 60

Oral exam: 20

Clinical 20

Total: 100

5 - List of References

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-DAVIDSON'S Principles and Practice of Medicine.

-Clinical Medicine KUMMAR and CLARK.

-1000 MCQs for DAVIDSON'S Principles and Practice of Medicine.

-MCQs for Clinical Medicine KUMMAR and CLARK.

-HUTCHISON’S Clinical Methods.

-Clinical Examination, MACLEOD, MUNRO.

- A Guide to Physical Examination, Barbara Bates.

Web sites:

www.MedicalStudent.com

www.studentconsult.com

www.nhscience.lonestar.edu.html

General surgery Course specifications :

Program(s) on which the course is given:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs -Major

Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation.

Department offering the course: Surgery Department.

Academic year / Level: - First and second semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: General Surgery Code: PRR7004

Over two semesters

Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 23

Tutorial: 2 Practical: 10 Total: 30

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Coordinator

Surgery Department.

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

1. To provide the candidate with the knowledge, and skills which enable

him/her to identify, analyze, manage and/or refer relevant clinical surgical

problems in order to provide efficient, cost effective and humane patient

care.

2. To provide the candidate with an appropriate background covering the

relevant surgical emergencies.

3. To enable the development and application of appropriate professional

attitudes, ethical principles and communication.

4. To develop the ability to diagnose the basic surgical affections via clinical

and laboratory findings.

5. To acquire the basic principles of related surgical interferences.

6. To introduce the different methods, materials and techniques of anesthesia

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

On successful completion of the course, the student should be

able to:

a1- Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of important

and relevant surgical diseases.

a2- Discuss the clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic

modalities, outcome and treatment plans for relevant surgical

problems.

a3-Understand the importance of rehabilitation in the treatment of

surgical problems.

a4- Recognize the appropriate orthotics and prosthetics needed in the

different surgical conditions.

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a5- Recognize the ethical principles that govern decision-making in

surgical practice.

a6- Discuss the principles and practice of preoperative preparation

and postoperative care.

a7- Acquire Knowledge about the basic principles of anesthetic

techniques and materials.

.b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1- Interpret and analyze clinical and laboratory findings to reach the

accurate diagnosis of relevant surgical diseases.

b2- Analyze and predict the prognosis and consequences of surgical

affections.

b3- Apply decision making of suitability of using a defined surgical

interference and related rehabilitation measures with appropriate

orthotics and prosthetics.

b4 – Learn decision making of suitability of using defined anesthetic

techniques and related complications.

.

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Get experience in clinical diagnosis of surgical affections.

c2- Apply aseptic techniques during relevant invasive procedures.

c3- Apply gained surgical knowledge in planning appropriate

rehabilitation programs

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be:

d1- Acquainted with surgery as a tool for treatment of surgical

affections.

d2 Acquainted with Using the specified instruments and devices of

surgery and, anesthesiology.

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d3- Enhancement of the ability definition and solving of surgical

problem.

d4- Able to conduct sincere and effective patient interviews, properly

explain their condition and plan of management, obtain consents and

convey bad news in a professional way.

d5- Write patient records and properly present them.

d6- Work effectively and cooperatively in a team.

3- Course content:

Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

1-Basic surgery: wound healing and infection 1

2-Basic surgery: ulcers and burns 1

3-Basic surgery: shock and hemorrhage 1

4- diabetic foot 1 1

5- Hernia and abdominal wall 1

6- Postoperative care and pain management 1

7-Cardiac surgery; basic principles of heart

and mediastinum surgery

1

8-Surgery of lung and bronchi 1

9- Pulmonary embolism and Cardiopulmonary

resuscitation

1

10- Vascular: Chronic ischemia 1 1

11- Vascular: Acute ischemia and vascular

trauma

1

12-Vascular: Chronic venous insufficiency

and lymphatic system.

1

13-Ischemic cerebral vascular stroke and

intracranial hemorrhage.

1

14- Peripheral nerve injury 2

17- Disc disease 1

18-Hydrochephalus, craniostenosis and spinal

dysraphism

1

19- Developmental bone disease 1

20- Metabolic bone disease 1

21- Bone tumors 1

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22- Traumatology and amputation 1 2

23-Spine deformities 1 2

24- Joint replacement surgeries 1

25- Long bone deformities 1 1

26- Hand surgery 1 1

27- Breast and thyroid disorders 1

28- Basics of anesthesia 1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

Written exam: 60

Oral exam: 20

Clinical 20

Total: 100

5 -- List of References

Lecture notes handed out

Recommended books

1-Bailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surgery, 23rd Edition.

2- Current Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment, 11th Edition.

3- Browse NL: An introduction to the Symptoms and Signs of Surgical

Disease.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Course specifications

Program(s) on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Physical

Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs: Major

Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation.

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Department offering the course: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Academic year / Level: Second semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Code: PRR7005

Credit Hours: 8 Lecture: 92

Practical: 56 Total: 148

Coordinator

……………………………………………

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

a) To meet the candidate need to complete scientific and clinical

training to be an efficient professional physiatrist

b) To respond to the trainees educational and research training needs

to conduct research in the field of PMR

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1- Clinically evaluate a patient from the physical medicine and

rehabilitation point of view and understand methods of evaluation and

assessment

a2- Understand the different domains of rehabilitation

a3- Comprehend different rehabilitation programs for the different

system diseases (cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopaedic, neurologic

and rehabilitation after neurosurgery, movement disorders including

tremors, peripheral vascular diseases, paediatric, geriatric, bladder,

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bowel, sexual, rehabilitation for visual and hearing impairment,

vestibular rehabilitation and rehabilitation after prolonged immobility

and for cancer, burn, rehabilitation for low back pain, cervical pain,

arthritis and connective tissue disorders, rehabilitation of the injured

athlete and hand rehabilitation), sports medicine and occupational

rehabilitation.

a4- Understand the physical medicine and rehabilitation problems and

their management (pressure ulcers, spasticity, acute and chronic pain,

emergencies in rehabilitation medicine)

a5- Understand gait, its analysis and rehabilitation of gait related

disorders

a6- Identify the walking aids, different orthotics and prosthetics, the

wheelchair and to understand their specifications, uses, applications

and indications

a7- Understand the influence of medical practice on the

environment.

a8- Understand scientific advances in rehabilitation of different

diseases.

a9- Understand the ethical and legal principles of professional

practice in the rehabilitation field.

a10- Understand principles and basics of quality in professional

practice in the field of rehabilitation

a11- Understand the basics, ethics and tools of scientific research.

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1- Interpret the most important symptoms and signs of various

disorders and their rehabilitative aspects.

b2- Choose the appropriate laboratory & radiological investigations

and interpret the results.

b3- Provisionally diagnose different musculoskeletal and

neurological disorders and their rehabilitation issues.

b4- Put appropriate rehabilitation management plans for various

disorders

b5- Make decisions according to specific different clinical situations

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using problem solving skills.

b6- Perform research studies and scientific papers.

b7- Evaluate the risks in the professional practice.

b8- Design methods to improve the performance in the rehabilitation

field.

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Examine skilfully a patient with rheumatologic, neurologic,

orthopaedic and different medical and surgical conditions and to

elicit the proper physical signs and to differentiate between the

different diseases

c2- Use the clinical findings together with medical history to

formulate a differential diagnosis, plan for suitable investigations,

interpret them and reach diagnosis

c3- Know indications and applications of different orthotics and

prosthesis

c4- Perform proper different intra-articular & soft tissue injections as

well as aspiration.

c5- Write and evaluate the medical reports.

c6- Use Technology tools in medical practice.

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Adopt the habit of life-long learning

d2- Communicate, explain and discuss with the patient the diagnosis,

the need for further investigations, available management options,

their risks & benefits.

d3- Identify the need for other specialities intervention or referral.

d4- Lead and co-operate effectively with the professional team work

involved together in patient rehabilitation.

d5- Use different sources in gaining knowledge and information .

d6- Manage scientific meetings and time management

3-Course content:

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Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

SECTION I –

1. Physiatric history & examination 4 4

2. Examination of the pediatric patient 2 4

3. Adult communication disorders 1

4. Psychological perspectives on Rehabilitation 1

5. Gait analysis 2

6. Functional assessment and Disability determination 1

7. Neurological and musculoskeletal studies 1

8. Quality and outcome measures in Rehabilitation 1

9. Research in physical medicine and Rehabilitation 1

SECTION II - TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AND

SPECIAL EQUIPMENTS

10. Therapeutic exercises 1 2

11. Manipulation, traction & massage 1

12. Computer assistive devices & environmental control 1

13. Joint & soft tissue injections technique 1 4

14. Upper limb orthoses 4 2

15. Lower limb orthoses 4 2

16. Spinal orthoses 2 2

17. Upper limb amputation rehabilitation & prostheses 3 2

18. Lower limb amputation rehabilitation & prostheses 3 2

19. Wheel chair prescription 1 1

SECTION III – COMMON CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

20. Managment of bladder dysfunction 2 1

21. Management of bowel dysfunction 1

22. Spasticity 2 2

23. Pressure ulcers 1 1

24. Cardiac rehabilitation 2 2

25. Pulmonary rehabilitation 2 2

26. Deconditioning & Conditioning 1

27. Rehabilitation of swallowing disorders 1

28. Sexuality Issues in persons with disabilities 1

29. Achieving functional independence 1

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SECTION IV – ISSUES IN SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES IN

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

30. Rehabilitation of Rheumatological disorders 2 2

31. Assessment & treatment of cervical disorders 2 2

32. Musculoskeletal disorders of UL 2

33. Musculoskeletal disorders of LL 2

34. Low back pain & disorders of lumbar spine 2 2

35. Prevention & treatment of osteoporosis 1

36. Chronic pain syndromes: Evaluation and treatment 1

37. Diagnosis and treatment of muscle pain syndromes 1

38. Management of sport injuries 4 2

39. Occupational Rehabilitation 2

40. Rehabilitation of motor neuron diseases 1 1

41. Rehabilitation of patients with peripheral neuropathy 1 1

42. Rehabilitation of patients with myopathies 1 1

43. Brain injury Rehabilitation 1 1

44. Stroke rehabilitation 2 1

45. Rehabilitation of movement disorders 1 1

46. Rehabilitation of Multiple Sclerosis 1 1

47. Pediatric rehabilitation 3 2

48. Spinal cord injury rehabilitation 2 2

49. Rehabilitation of Vascular diseases 2 1

50. Cancer rehabilitation 1

51. Rehabilitation of Burn 2 1

52. Geriatric rehabilitation 1 1

53. Rehabilitation in patients with AIDS and organ

transplantation

1

54. Management of weight disorders 3 1

55. Rehabilitation emergencies 1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess the

ability of problem solving

4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding

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4.3-Clinical exam: to assess clinical skills and the ability to use the different

programs of rehabilitation and to identify different orthotics and prosthetics

and their different indications

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam 200

Oral exam 30

Clinical 170

Total 400

5 -- List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

Lecture notes handed hand by hand

5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)

Randall Braddom textbook of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Delisa textbook of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Krusen textbook of PMR

5.3- Recommended Books

Tan Practical manual of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Neurology and Neurosurgery illustrated (Lindsay & Bone)

Merrits textbook of neurology

Adams's Outline of Orthopaedics

5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc

PM&R Journals:

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

PM&R by American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

(AAPMR) (website mentioned below)

Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

PM&R Websites:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/rehabilitation

http://www.aapmr.org/ (American Academy of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation)

http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/

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http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/physmed-programs.html

http://www.physiatry.org/ (Association of Academic Physiatrists)

Electrotherapy & Electrodiagnosis course specification

Program(s) on which the course is given:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs -Major

Department offering the program: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation.

Department offering the course: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Academic year / Level: second semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Electrotherapy & Electrodiagnosis

code: PRR7006

Credit Hours: 6

Lectures: 72 Practical: 36 Total: 108

Coordinator

……………………………………………

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

-To put an electrotherapeutic plan for different complaints

-To interpret and write EMG report

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2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1- Comprehend the basic science of electrotherapy means, their

physical basis, methods of application, indications, effects and

complications

a2- Put an electrotherapeutic plan for different complaints

a3- Understand the use of biofeedback and functional neuromuscular

stimulation in rehabilitation

a4-Understand the basic science of electrodiagnosis and its clinical

applications

a5- Interpret and electrodiagnosis report

a6- Recognize scientific advances in the field of rheumatology

a7- Understand the ethical and legal principles of medical practice

a8- Understand principles, ethics of methods of scientific research.

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1- Conduct case-based discussions to demonstrate the applications

of the electrodiagnostic procedure to diagnose the different diseases

b2-Interpret different EMG reports.

b3- Solve problems based on the available data.

b4- Weigh the risks in electrotherapy and electrodiagnosis practice

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1--conduct an EMG examination and write a concise report

c2- use different electrotherapy apparatus and different physical

modalities professionally

c3- Plan methods to improve the professional practice and the

performance of others.

d- General and transferable skills

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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Use computer power point presentation

d2- Work separately or in a team to research and prepare a scientific

topic.

d3- Present clearly and effectively a scientific topic in a tutorial, a

staff meeting or the yearly scientific day

d4- Effective communication.

d5- Conduct self evaluation and continuous learning.

d6- Educate others and evaluate their performance.

1- Course content:

Electrotherapy Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

First section (12 Lectures- 6 Practical)

1-Superficial heating: UV-IR-Hot pack-

PW- Hydrotherapy.

2-Deep heating: Ultrasound- Short wave –

Microwave

3-Cold therapy

Second section (11 Lectures- 6 Practical)

4-Electric stimulation:

-Strength duration curve.

-Direct current.

-Low frequency current:

IGS, Faradic stimulation, Diadynamic,

TENS, Russian current, Sinusoidal current,

Microcurrent.

-Medium frequency current:

e.g.Interferential.

Third section (10 Lectures- 8 Practical)

5

5

2

1

1

7

2

2

4

1

4

1

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5- Laser

6-Magnet

7- Biofeedback

8- Acupuncture

9-Traction

10-Other modalities

1

1

2

2

2

2

1

1

2

2

1

1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

EMG Topics

No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

First section (14 Lectures-9 Practical)

1-Basic anatomy and physiology.

2-Instrumentation.

3-Motor nerve conduction studies

4-Sensory nerve conduction studies

5. Special nerve conduction studies

6-Basic needle EMG :

-Electrodes.

-Normal EMG pattern:

Resting, MUAPs, IP assessment.

Second section (13 lectures- 4 Practical)

7- neural reaction to injury

8- Electrodiagnosis in different diseases:

*Neuropathic pattern:

- Neuropathies

-Cervical and lumbar radiculopathies

-AHC diseases ( poliomyelitis- MND)

- Entrapment neuropathies

- Cranial nerve neuropathies

*Myopathic pattern :

- Myopathy

- Polymyositis

*Myoneural junction disorders:

2

1

3

2

2

4

2

6

4

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

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-Physiology & normal findings.

-Myasthenia gravis & myasthenic

syndrome

Third section (12 lectures- 3 Practical) 9- Autonomic nervous system testing:

Sympathetic Skin Response (SSR).

10- Evoked potentials (SSEP-AEP-VEP)

11- Single fiber EMG.

12- Macro EMG.

13- Electrodiagnosis of sphincter muscles.

14- Writing a report

15-Specialized examination: pediatric,

intraoperative monitoring, and magnetic

stimulation of central and peripheral nervous

system.

1

3

2

1

2

1

2

1

1

1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to

assess the ability of problem solving

4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding

4.3-Clinical exam: to assess clinical skills and the ability to use the

different electrotherapeutic apparatus in different diseases.

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam: 180

Practical exam: 90

Oral exam: 30

Total: 300

5 -- List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

Lecture notes handed out

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5.2- Essential Books (Text Books):

Electrodiagnostic medicine by Daniel Gumitru

Clayon’s textbook of electrotherapy

5.3-Recommended Books:

EMG secrets: Questions and Answers

5.4- Periodicals:

Muscle & Nerve

Clinical Neurophysiology

Rheumatology Course specifications

Program(s) on which the course is given:

Medical Doctorate in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs -Major

Department offering the program: Physical Medicine,Rheumatology

and Rehabilitation .

Department offering the course: Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and

Rehabilitation.

Academic year / Level: - second, third, fourth and fifth semester

Date of specification approval ………………………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Rheumatology Code: PRR7007

Credit Hours: 8 Lecture: 102

Practical:36 Total:138

Coordinator

Professor……………………………………………

B - Professional Information

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1- Course Aims:

a) To be a professional doctor in the rheumatic diseases.

b) To master the ability to perform a clinical assessment of patients with

musculoskeletal disorders, select and interpret appropriate investigations and

formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.

c) To develop critical appraisal and analysis of clinical research

methodology and results

d) To be able to maintain professional standards through continuing

development and learning.

e) To practice effective team working and leadership skills.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1 - Understand the immunological and immunogenetic basis of

rheumatic diseases and their implications.

a2-Differentiate the different rheumatic diseases (systemic

connective tissue diseases, the vasculitides and their related

disorders, the seronegative spondyloarthropaties, arthritis associated

with infectious agents, rheumatic disorders associated with

metabolic, endocrine and hematologic diseases, bone and cartilage

disorders, hereditary, congenital and inborn errors of metabolism

associated with rheumatic disorders, non-articular and regional

musculoskeletal disorders, pediatric rheumatic diseases, metabolic

and genetic myopathies, amyloidosis, Raynoud’s phenomenon,

autoimmune eye and ear disorders, rheumatic syndromes associated

with sarcoidosis, rheumatic disorders of the dialysis patient,

rheumatic diseases and the pregnant and lactating female) as regards

their aetiology, pathology, pathogenesis, clinical picture,

investigations and management.

a3 -Identify the recent updates in the management of the rheumatic

disorders, drug therapy, rehabilitation techniques and surgical

management.

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a4 -List differential diagnoses of different rheumatic complaints

a5- Discuss preoperative assessment of patients with rheumatic

diseases

a6- Understand synovial fluid analysis and the synovial biopsy and

arthroscopic picture of rheumatic diseases

a7-Understand psychological assessment of patients with rheumatic

diseases

a8-Assess the functional ability of a patient with rheumatic disease

and how make them feel a functional person in the society

a9- Recognize the effects of medical practice on the environment and

the ways of its preservation

a10- Understand scientific advances in the field of Rheumatology

a11- Understand the ethical and legal principles of medical practice

in the field of rheumatology

a12- Understand the basics and principles of quality in medical

practice in the field of rheumatology

a13- Recite the basics, ethics and tools of scientific research.

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1-Case-based discussions to differentiate the different rheumatic

diseases.

b2- Perform research studies and scientific papers.

b3- Make professional decisions in different situations.

b4- Innovation and creation.

b5- Discuss and debate based on evidences

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Examine skilfully a patient with rheumatologic, neurologic,

orthopaedic and different medical and surgical conditions and to

elicit the proper physical signs and to differentiate between the

different diseases.

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c2- Perform joint aspirations, intra articular injections and soft tissue

injections.

c3- Write and evaluate the medical reports.

c4- Evaluate and improve the tools used in the field of rheumatology

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1-Use computer skills in serving the professional practice

d2-Demonstrate the ability of self and continuous learning

d3-Present a case

d4-Work in groups and lead team works

d5-Conduct a research.

d5- Use Different sources to gain knowledge.

d6- Manage scientific meetings and time management

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1 - Understand the immunological and immunogenetic basis of

rheumatic diseases and their implications.

a2-Differentiate the different rheumatic diseases (systemic

connective tissue diseases, the vasculitides and their related

disorders, the seronegative spondyloarthropaties, arthritis associated

with infectious agents, rheumatic disorders associated with

metabolic, endocrine and hematologic diseases, bone and cartilage

disorders, hereditary, congenital and inborn errors of metabolism

associated with rheumatic disorders, non-articular and regional

musuloskeletal disorders, pediatric rheumatic diseases, metabolic and

genetic myopathies, amyloidosis, Raynoud’s phenomenon,

autoimmune eye and ear disorders, rheumatic syndromes associated

with sarcoidosis, rheumatic disorders of the dialysis patient,

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rheumatic diseases and the pregnant and lactating female) as regards

their aetiology, pathology, pathogenesis, clinical picture,

investigations and management.

a3 -Identify the recent updates in the management of the rheumatic

disorders, drug therapy, rehabilitation techniques and surgical

management.

a4 -List differential diagnoses of different rheumatic complaints

a5- Discuss preoperative assessment of patients with rheumatic

diseases

a6- Understand synovial fluid analysis and the synovial biopsy and

arthroscopic picture of rheumatic diseases

a7-Understand psychologic assessment of patients with rheumatic

diseases

a8-Assess the functional ability of a patient with rheumatic disease

and how make them feel a functional person in the society

a9- Recognize the effects of medical practice on the environment.and

the ways of its preservation

a10- Understand scientific advances in the field of Rheumatology

a11- Understand the ethical and legal principles principles of medical

practice in the field of rheumatology

a12- Understand the basics and principles of quality in medical

practice in the field of rheumatology

a13- Recite the basics, ethics and tools of scientific research.

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1-Conduct case-based discussions to differentiate the different

rheumatic diseases.

b2- Perform research studies and scientific papers.

b3- Make professional decisions in different situations.

b4- Innovation and creation.

b5- Discuss and debate based on evidences

c- Professional skills

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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Examine skilfully a patient with rheumatologic, neurologic,

orthopaedic and different medical and surgical conditions and to

elicit the proper physical signs and to differentiate between the

different diseases.

c2- Perform joint aspirations, intra articular injections and soft tissue

injections.

c3- Write and evaluate the medical reports.

c4- Evaluate and improve the tools used in the field of rheumatology

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1-Use computer skills in serving the professional practice

d2-Demonstrate the ability of self and continuous learning

d3-Present a case

d4-Work in groups and lead team works

d5-Conduct a research.

d5- Use Different sources to gain knowledge.

d6- Manage scientific meetings and time management

3- Course content:

Title: Rheumatology Code: PRR7007a

Credit hours: 2 Lecture: 102

Clinical: 36 Total: 138

Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

1-History and Physical Examination 4 8

2-Laboratory Assessment 2

3-Arthrocentesis, Synovial Fluid Analysis, and

Synovial Biopsy

1 2

4- Imaging of Rheumatologic Diseases 2 2

5- Musculoskeletal Signs and Symptoms

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A. Monarticular Joint Disease

B. Polyarticular Joint Disease

C. Neck and Back Pain

D. Regional Rheumatic Pain Syndromes

E. The Fibromyalgia Syndrome

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

6- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Immunity

and Immunological Diseases

6

7- Genetics and Disease 2

8- Rheumatoid Arthritis

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

C. Assessment

D. Treatment

1

1

1

1

2

9- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

C. Assessment

D. Treatment

E. Special Considerations

1

1

1

1

1

4

10- Psoriatic Arthritis

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

C. Assessment

D. Treatment

1

1

1

1

2

11- Ankylosing Spondylitis

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

C. Assessment

D. Treatment

1

1

1

1

1

12- Reactive and Enteropathic Arthritis 2 1

13- Osteoarthritis

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory manifestations

C. Assessment

D. Treatment

1

1

1

1

2

14-Gout

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

1

1

1

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and treatment

15- Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate,

Hydroxyapatite, and Miscellaneous Crystals

1

16- Septic Arthritis and viral arthritis 1

17- Lyme Disease 1

18- Mycobacterial, Fungal, and Parasitic

Arthritis

1

19- Rheumatic Fever 1 1

20- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus . . . . .

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

C. Assessment

D. Treatment

1

1

1

1

1

21- Antiphospholipid Syndrome 1

22- Systemic Sclerosis

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

and treatment

1

2

1

23- Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

A. Epidemiology, Pathology, and Pathogenesis

B. Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations

and treatment

1

1

1

24- Metabolic Myopathies 1

25- Sjögren’s Syndrome 1

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26- Vasculitides

A.Giant Cell Arteritis, Polymyalgia

Rheumatica, and Takayasu’s Arteritis

B. Polyarteritis Nodosa

C. The Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic

Antibody–Associated Vasculitides: Wegener’s

Granulomatosis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and

the Churg–Strauss Syndrome

D. Immune Complex–Mediated Vasculitis and

Kawasaki disease

E. Miscellaneous Vasculitis (Behçet’s Disease,

Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous

System, Cogan’s Syndrome, and Erythema

Elevatum Diutinum)

1

1

1

1

1

1

27- Relapsing Polychondritis and periodic

syndromes

1

28- Adult-Onset Still’s Disease 1

29- Hematologic and Malignant Disorders 2

30- Rheumatic Disease and Endocrinopathies

and hyperlipoproteiemia

2

31- Neuropathic Arthropathy 1

32- Dermatologic Disorders 1

33- Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy 1

34- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 1

35- Sarcoidosis 1

36- Storage and Deposition Diseases 1

37- The Amyloidoses 1

38- Neoplasms of the Joint and Bone and Joint

Dysplasias

1

39- Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue 1

40- Osteonecrosis and Paget’s Disease of Bone 1

41- Osteoporosis 3

42- Rehabilitation of Patients with Rheumatic

Diseases

2 1

43-. Psychosocial Factors in Arthritis, Self-

Management Strategies and pain management

1

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44- Therapeutic Injections of Joints and Soft

Tissues

1 3

45- Nonsteroidal Anti-Infl ammatory Drugs 1

46- Glucocorticoids 1

47-New treatments 2

48- DMARDs 2

49- Rheumatological emergencies 1

50- Operative Treatment of Arthritis and

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

2

4 - Student Assessment Methods

4.1-Written exam: to assess knowledge and understanding and to assess

the ability of problem solving

4.2-Oral exams: to assess knowledge and understanding

4.3-Clinical exam: to assess clinical skills and the ability to use the

different electrotherapeutic apparatus and identify the different

orthotics and prosthetics and their different indications

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam: 240

Clinical exam: 150

Oral exam: 10

Total: 400

5 -- List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

Lecture notes handed out

5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)

Primer textbook of rheumatology

5.3- Recommended Books

Kelly’s textbook of rheumatology

5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites,

Rheumtology

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Annals of rheumatic diseases

Journal of Rheumtology

Current opinion of Rheumatology

Lupus

Rheumatology Reading List

1. Levine, J.S.; Branch, D.W.; Rauch, J. ―The Antiphospholipid Syndrome‖.

New England Journal of Medicine. 346(10):752-63, 2002 Mar 7.

2. FitzGerald, G.A.; Patrono, C. ―The Coxibs, Selective Inhibitors of

Cyclooxygenase-2‖. New England Journal of Medicine. 345(6):433-42,

2001 Aug 9.

3. Davidson, A.; Diamond, B. ―Autoimmune Diseases‖. New England

Journal of Medicine. 345(5):340-50, 2001 Aug 2.

4. Steere, A.C. ―Lyme Disease‖. New England Journal of Medicine.

345(2):115-25, 2001 Jul 12.

5. Walport, M.J. ―Complement. First of Two Parts‖. New England Journal of

Medicine. 344(14):1058-66, 2001 Apr 5.

6. Walport, M.J. ―Complement. Second of Two Parts‖. New England Journal

of Medicine. 344(15):1140-4, 2001 Apr 12.

7. Choy, E.H.; Panayi, G.S. ―Cytokine Pathways and Joint Inflammation in

Rheumatoid Arthritis‖. New England Journal of Medicine. 344(12):907-16,

2001 Mar 22.

8. Deyo, R.A.; Weinstein, J.N. ―Low Back Pain‖. New England Journal of

Medicine. 344(5):363-70, 2001 Feb 1.

9. Feldman, A.M.; McNamara, D. ―Myocarditis‖. New England Journal of

Medicine. 343(19):1388-98, 2000 Nov 9.

10. von Andrian, U.H.; Mackay, C.R. ―T-Cell Function and Migration. Two

Sides of the Same Coin‖. New England Journal of Medicine. 343(14):1020-

34, 2000 Oct 5.

11. Olin, J.W. ―Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)‖. New

England Journal of Medicine. 343(12):864-9, 2000 Sep 21.

12. Klein, J.; Sato, A. ―The HLA System. First of Two Parts‖. New England

Journal of Medicine. 343(10):702-9, 2000 Sep 7.

13. Klein J, Sato A. The HLA system: second of two parts. New England

Journal of Medicine. 2000; 343: 782 – 86.

14. Delves, P.J.; Roitt, I.M. ―The Immune System. First of Two Parts‖. New

England Journal of Medicine. 343(1):37-49, 2000 Jul 6.

15. Meeker, W.C.; Haldeman, S. ―Chiropractic: A Profession at the

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Crossroads of Mainstream and Alternative Medicine‖. Annals of Internal

Medicine. 136(3):216-27, 2002 Feb 5.

16. Felson, D.T.; Lawrence, R.C.; Hochberg, M.C.; McAlindon, T.; Dieppe,

P.A.; Minor, M.A.; Blair, S.N.; Berman, B.M.; Fries, J.F.; Weinberger, M.;

Lorig, K.R.; Jacobs, J.J.; Goldberg, V. ―Osteoarthritis: New Insights. Part 2:

Treatment Approaches‖. Annals of Internal Medicine. 133(9):726-37, 2000

Nov 7.

17. Wessely, S. ―Chronic Fatigue: Symptom and Syndrome‖. Annals of

Internal Medicine. 134(9 Pt 2):838-43, 2001 May 1.

18. Kremer, J.M. ―Rational Use of New and Existing Disease-Modifying

Agents in Rheumatoid Arthritis‖. Annals of Internal

19. Weaver AL. Differentiating the new rheumatoid arthritis biologic

therapies. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2003; 9: 99 – Medicine.

134(8):695-706, 2001 Apr 17.

114.20. O’Dell JR. Therapeutic strategies for rheumatoid arthritis. New

England Journal of Medicine. 2004; 350: 2591 – 602.

21. Felson, D.T.; Lawrence, R.C.; Dieppe, P.A.; Hirsch, R.; Helmick, C.G.;

Jordan, J.M.; Kington, R.S.; Lane, N.E.; Nevitt, M.C.; Zhang, Y.; Sowers,

M.; McAlindon, T.; Spector, T.D.; Poole, A.R.; Yanovski, S.Z.; Ateshian, G.;

Sharma, L.; Buckwalter, J.A.; Brandt, K.D.; Fries, J.F. ―Osteoarthritis: New

Insights. Part 1: The Disease and Its Risk Factors‖. Annals of Internal

Medicine. 133(8):635-46, 2000 Oct 17.22. Rifat, S.F.; Moeller, J.L. ―Basics

of Joint Injection. General Techniques and Tips for Safe, Effective Use‖.

Postgraduate

23. McGarry, K.A.; Kiel, D.P. ―Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Strategies for

Preventing Bone Loss, Avoiding Fracture‖. Medicine. 109(1):157-60, 165-6,

2001 Jan.

Postgraduate Medicine. 108(3):79-82, 85-8, 91, 2000 Sep 1.24. Pittman,

J.R.; Bross, M.H. ―Diagnosis and Management of Gout‖. American Family

Physician. 59(7):1799-806, 1810, 1999

Apr 1.25. Ruiz-Irastorza, G.; Khamashta, M.A.; Castellino, G.; Hughes, G.R.

―Systemic Lupus Erythematosus‖. Lancet. 357(9261):1027-32, 2001 Mar

31.

26. Fox, D.A. ―Cytokine Blockade As a New Strategy to Treat Rheumatoid

Arthritis: Inhibition of Tumor Necrosis Factor‖.

27. Thomsen TW, Shen S, Shaffer RW, Setnik, GS. Arthrocentesis of the

knee. New England Journal of Medicine. 2006; Archives of Internal

Medicine. 160(4):437-44, 2000 Feb 28.

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354:e19.28. Felson DT. Osteoarthritis of the knee. New England Journal of

Medicine. 2006; 354: 841 – 48.

29. Scott DL, Kingsley GH. Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for rheumatoid

arthritis. New England Journal of Medicine. 2006;

355: 704 – 12.30. Jennette JC, Falk RJ. Small-vessel vasculitis. New

England Journal of Medicine. 1997; 337: 1512 – 23.

31. Weyand CM, Goronzy JJ. Medium- and large-vessel vasculitis. New

England Journal of Medicine. 2003; 349: 160 – 69.

32. Seeman E, Delmas PD. Bone quality – the material and structural basis

of bone strength and fragility. New England Journal

of Medicine. 2006; 354: 2250 – 61.33. Raisz LG. Screening for osteoporosis.

New England Journal of Medicine. 2005; 353: 164 – 71.

34. Rosen CJ. Postmenopausal osteoporosis. New England Journal of

Medicine. 2005; 353: 595 – 603.

Medical statistics course specification

University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine

Course specifications

Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in

Rheumatology

Major or minor element of programs: Minor

Department offering the program:

Physical medicine rheumatology and rehabilitation department

Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and

Occupational Medicine

Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 2nd

or 3rd

or 4th

semester

Date of specification approval: …………………………..

Basic Information

Title: Medical statistics course Code: 7024

Credit Hours: 2 hour Lectures: 30 Total: 30

Coordinator

Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department

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B - Professional Information

Course Aim:

To enable the doctorate candidate to plan, conduct, analyze and interpret the

results of a research in his specific field. This course unit introduces the

application of statistical ideas and methodology to medical research.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1 - Define medical statistics and identify uses and importance of medical

statistics in medical research

a2 – Define:

Types of variables.

Descriptive statistics.

Presentation and summarization of data.

Measures of central tendency and scatter.

Principles of probability and probability distributions.

Concepts of inferential statistics: confidence interval and hypothesis testing.

Different tests of statistical significance.

Difference between parametric and nonparametric tests of significance.

Correlation and regression

Concept of statistical modeling using multivariable and multivariate

statistical methods.

Combining evidence from different studies and meta-analysis

Importance and methods of sampling and how to determinate the suitable

sample size.

Different types of research methodology:

observational and intervention studies and the different statistical issues

related to the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of the results of

each study type.

Ethical aspects of medical research including those specifically applied to

clinical trials.

b- Intellectual skills

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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1 - Interpret correctly the results of statistical analyses and critically

evaluate the use of statistics in the medical literature.

b2 - Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1- Select appropriate study designs to address questions of medical

relevance

c2 - Select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing data

typically encountered in medical applications.

c3- Use selected software packages for statistical analysis and data

management.

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1 - Work effectively in a group from different backgrounds.

d2 - Respects the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or

occupation.

d3 - Communicate effectively with professional statisticians and the wider

medical community, including the ability to present results of statistical

analyses through written and oral presentations

d4 - Use of computer data bases and other computer skills.

d5 - Handle data appropriately and analyze them through: decision

processes, objective criteria, problem definition, project design and

evaluation, risk management, teamwork and coordination.

d6 - Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry.

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3- Course content:

Topics

L T C/P

Introduction to medical statistics and its uses 1

Types of variables and Descriptive statistics 2

Graphic presentation of data 2

Introduction to probability theory and rules 1

Sample and population: sampling distribution of mean and

proportion

2

Confidence interval of a mean and a proportion 1

Confidence interval of a difference between two mean

/proportion

1

Testing a hypothesis about population mean/proportion 1

Testing a hypothesis about the difference between two

means/proportion

1

Comparing between more than two means-Introduction to

factorial analysis

2

Cross-tabulation and introduction to categorical data analysis 1

Simple correlation and simple regression 1

Introduction to multivariable and multivariate analysis 2

Study designs: observational studies 2

Study designs: Intervention studies: clinical trials 2

Study designs: Experimental animal studies 2

Study designs: Bias and Confounding 2

Ethical issues in medical research 2

Sample size estimation for continuous and binary outcome

measures.

1

Meta-analysis and publication bias. 1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

4-1 Written exam to assess knowledge and understanding and will

concentrate on problem solving questions

Weighing of assessment:

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Written exam: 100

Practical exam: 0

Oral exam: 0

Total: 100

5 - List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

Student Notes on Medical Statistics and Research Methods. Prof. Mohsen

Abdel Hamid and Dr Moustafa El Houssinie. Department of Community,

Environmental and Occupational Medicine.

5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)

Statistics in Clinical Practice. avid Coggon. BMJ Books. 2nd

edition 2003

5.3- Recommended Books

Handbook of Epidemiology. Springer 2005

5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc

www.brettscaife.net/statistics/introstat/

onlinestatbook.com/rvls/

www. Epidemiolog.net

http://www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/spss/

Medical ethics course specification

University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine

Course specifications

Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in

Rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs: Minor

Department offering the program: Physical medicine rheumatology and

rehabilitation department

Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and

Occupational Medicine Department

Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st or 2

nd or 3

rd semester

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Date of specification approval: …………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Medical Ethics

Code: 7050 Credit Hours: 2

Lecture:29 Tutorial:1 Total: 30

Coordinator

Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

To enable the candidate to:

1) Know the moral aspects of medical practice.

2) Have a clear decision making strategy for clinical-ethical problems in

medicine.

3) Plan, conduct, a valid research design and follow the international

guidelines of health research ethics in his specific field.

4) Understand the importance good inter- and intra-professional

communication and teamwork

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to acquire the

knowledge about:

1) Principles and guidelines of medical ethics

2) Principles and guidelines of Health research ethics

3) Seven Ethical requirements of research

4) Weighing between advancement of science and well-being of research

participants

5) Ethical issues involved in study design and Clinical trials methodology

6) The importance and functions of the research ethics committee

7) Ethical consideration in treatment and researches involving vulnerable

groups including:

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a. Populations and communities with limited resources

b. Children

c. Individuals who (by reason of mental or behavioural disorders) are not

capable of giving adequately informed consent

8) When and how to obtain an ethics consultation and be knowledgeable

of the function of Ethics Committee.

9) Know when breaching confidentiality is justified

10) Know what to do about incompetent patients

11) Know what to do if a patient refuses recommended treatment

12) Know how to obtain informed voluntary consent.

13) Know the importance of trust, integrity, truthfulness and good

communication in the patient/doctor relationship

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

1) Clarify the meaning and significance of key ethical concepts

2) Distinguish between patients capable of giving consents and those who

cannot.

3) Perform research based on systematic review of literature and

evidenced based medicine

4) Minimize the potential risks to the patients and maximizing the

potential benefits anticipated by the research

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to acquire the skills

of:

1. Make ethics-informed judgments on complex issues in their specialist

area and be able to communicate these clearly and effectively to specialist

and non-specialist audiences

2. Integrate ethical analysis of actual clinical encounters with clinical

knowledge and skills and legal obligations

3. Respecting patients and research participants through all research steps

through:

a. Keeping confidentiality of participants’ data

b. Keeping complete privacy during patient Inquiring and examination

c. The right of withdrawal from the study at any step

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4. Developing an informed consent involving patients or healthy

volunteers

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

1. Work effectively in a team

2. Communicate effectively with patients

3. Deal with his research subjects as participants having rights to be

respected

4. Respect the role of the research ethics committee as assisting role

5. Understanding of the importance of sensitive and empathic

communication with patients about diagnosis and the potential

benefits/risks of treatment.

3- Course content:

Topics

L T P

Introduction to medical ethics 1

History of medical ethics 1

Inter- and intra-professional communication and teamwork 2

Good communication in the patient/doctor relationship 1

Introduction and history to Health Research Ethics 1

What makes research ethical / Ethical requirements 1

Risks and benefits Analysis 2

Importance and role research ethics committee 1

Ethical consideration in clinical trials 1

Systematic review of literature and evidence based medicine 2

Informed consent, including assessment of the

comprehension of the patient and shared decision making.

2

Basics of performing an informed consent 1

Develop an informed consent both in English and Arabic

languages

2

Practice exercises on health research ethics 1

Confidentiality and when it can justifiably be breached 1

Competency assessment-factors of decision making for the 2

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incompetent patient

Disclosure and justification for withholding information 1

Terminating the patient-physician relationship. 1

The non-compliant patient and refusal of recommended

treatment including life-sustaining treatment

1

Genetic testing and genetic manipulation issues 2

Ethical, moral, cultural, religious differences regarding such

issues as reproductive technology, abortion, gender

differentiation, contraception and birth control

2

New issues in ethics 1

When and how to obtain an ethics consultation and be

knowledgeable of the function of Ethics Committee.

1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods 4.1. Written examination to assess depth of knowledge (MCQ)

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam: 100

Practical exam: 0

Oral exam: 0

Total: 100

5 - List of References

5.1- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc

CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving

Human Subject_files http://www.cioms.ch/

The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the protection of

human subjects of research http://ohsr.od.nih.gov/guidelines/belmont.html

Declaration of Helsinki http://www.wma.net/e/ethicsunit/helsinki.htm

What Makes Clinical Research Ethical? JAMA, May 24/31, 2000—Vol 283,

No. 20

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Bowen, J. L. A Curriculum in Ethics. Prepared for the Association of

Program Directors in Internal Medicine, 4th Annual Precourse of Education,

April 18, 1994.

Culver, C. M., et al. Special Report Basic Curricular Goals in Medical

Ethics, The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 362, No. 4 (January 24,

1985), p. 253-256.

Miles, S. H., et al. Medical Ethics Education: Coming of Age, Academic

Medicine, 64 (December, 1989), p. 705-714.

Perkins, H. S. Teaching Medical Ethics During Residency, Academic

Medicine, 64 (May, 1989), p. 262-266.

Self, D. J., et al. A Model for Teaching Ethics in a Family Practice

Residency, The Journal of Family Practice, Vol. 166, No. 2 (1983), p. 355-

359.

Siegler, M. Teaching Clinical Ethics at the Bedside, JAMA, Vol. 239, No. 10

(March 6, 1978), p. 951-956.

Siegler, M. Decision-Making Strategy for Clinical Ethical Problems in

Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 142 (November, 1982), p.

2178-217.

Jansen A, Seigler, M and Winslade, W. J. Clinical Ethics: A Practical

Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine, McGraw-Hill Inc. 3rd

Ed. (1992).

Fletcher J. C., Hite C. A., Lombardi P. A., and Marshall, M. F. Introduction

to Clinical Ethics, University Publishing Group Inc., Frederick, MO. (1995).

Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Beauchamp & Childress.

Practical Ethics for Students, Interns, and Residents, Junkerman and

Schiedemayer.

Radiodiagnosis course specification

University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine

Course specifications

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Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in

Rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Major or minor element of programs: Minor

Department offering the program: Physical medicine rheumatology and

rehabilitation department

Department offering the course: Radiology department

Academic Level: Medical Doctorate – 1st or 2

nd or 3

rd semester

Date of specification approval: …………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Radiodiagnosis Code: 7069

Credit Hours: 2 hours Lecture: 13 Practical: 34 Total: 47

Coordinator

Radiodiagnosis department.

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

a) Knowledge of imaging modalities: for each modality, know

indications, precautions and contraindications, potential side effects, and

costs.

b) Differentiation between normal and abnormal radiographs.

c) Utilizing the principles of interpretation in describing pathological

lesions and formulating differential diagnosis.

d) Know when to order radiological investigations and their use in

management and follow up of the patients.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1. Know different imaging modalities, indication,

contraindications, precautions and cost of each modality

a2. Recognize normal radiographic finding from abnormal.

a3. Analyze the lesion and formulating a differential diagnosis.

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a4. Distinguish between different lesions (trauma, tumors,

infectious).

a5. Relate particular radiographic findings to certain disorders.

a6. Know present and advanced diagnostic modalities.

a7. Elect the most suitable imaging method in different

diseases.

b- Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1. Determine and analyse each radiographic abnormality.

b2. Formulate a differential diagnosis

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

c1.order the appropriate radiographic investigations for each

patient

c2. Use the radiographic investigations in establishing the

diagnosis and choosing the appropriate treatment

d- General and transferable skills:

d1-Demonstrate the ability of self and continuous learning

d2-Work in groups and lead team works

d3- Use Different sources to gain knowledge.

d4-Communicate effectively with patients.

2- Course content:

Topics No. of hours

L T C/P SDL

Imaging modalities:

Plain radiography and its variants

Computed tomography

Magentic resonance imaging

MRI with contrast

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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Ultrasound 2 4

Brain Imaging. 2 2

Spine Imaging:

Trauma

intramedullary abnormalities

Intradural extramedullary

abnormalities

extradural abnormalities

Facet joint abnormalities

Spinal stenosis

nerve roots

postoperative spine imaging

infection

tumors and extraspinal abnormalities

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Muscloskeletal imaging:

Muscle imaging

Tendon imaging

Ligament imaging

Cartilage imaging

Bone imaging

Bone and soft tissue tumors

Imaging of specific body regions:

Shoulder imaging

Elbow imaging

wrist and hand

sacroiliac

hip and pelvis

knee

ankle and foot

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self

directed learning

Weighing of assessment:

Written exam: 100

Clinical exam: 0

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Oral exam: 0

Total: 100

5 -- List of References

5.1- Essential Books (Text Books)

Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging (Contemporary Perspectives in

Rehabilitation)

5.2- Recommended Books

…………………………………………

V- General Information

1 – Monitoring Of Training and Submission Of Training Reports

You must keep proper and updated records in your logbook to

reflect the activities encountered in your training. Your logbook must be

duly endorsed by an authorized signatory at the end of each semester.

You will be continuously assessed by your supervisors, in

consultation with head of department. An assessment will be submitted

within 2 weeks of completion of each semester.

2 - Miscellaneous Information:

Injury and/or Blood or Body Fluid Exposure:

During regular working hours, you should immediately report an exposure

incident to --------------------------. If exposure occurs after regular working

hours or during a weekend or holiday; please call the ----------------------------

------------. For injury, please report to the Emergency Department.

Please also be sure to inform the supervisors of an exposure incident

and/or injury.

Modules Modules

1st semester

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7001 Applied Anatomy 15

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PRR7002 Applied Physiology 14 1

PRR7003 Medicine 23 14

PRR7004 General Surgery 23 2 10

By the end of the semester:

40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments

40 marks will be allocated according to attendance

2nd

semester

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7006 Electrotherapy &

Electrodiagnosis

72 36

By the end of the semester:

40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments

40 marks will be allocated according to attendance

First part exam will be done with a value of 300 marks.

3rd

semester

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7007 Rheumatology

(Topics 1 to 15)

49 27

By the end of the semester:

40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments

40 marks will be allocated according to attendance

4th

semester

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7007 Rheumatology

(Topics 16 to 50)

53 9

By the end of the semester:

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40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments

40 marks will be allocated according to attendance

5th

semester

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7005 Physical Medicine&

Rehabilitation

Section I-II

36 25

E7024

E7026

E7050

E7043

E7069

An elective course

Statistics

Computer

Medical ethics

Medical law

Rheumatology Radiodiagnosis

By the end of the semester:

40 marks will be allocated to handed assignments

40 marks will be allocated according to attendance

6th

semester

Code no. Course title Lecture Tutorial Practical

PRR7005 Physical Medicine&

Rehabilitation

(section III- IV)

56 31

The second part exam will be conducted with a value of 1200 marks

3 - Action Completion Of Clinical Training

Once all training sessions are completed the log book should be signed by the

senior supervisor and the head of the department and then should be

submitted to post graduate Secretariat.

4- Reference

The Training Guide is available at the post graduate Secretariat and could

be downloaded from the following website is

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VI – Your log book

1- Introduction

The aim of this book is to give you a guide to the expectations for

each item. It will be a guide for both you and your teachers to what you

should be seeing and doing.

It will give you a list of the important topics that you should

think about and should be covered in:

1. Clinical or practical sessions or

2. Tutorials

or

3. Self-directed learning (SDL)

For each item there is also a list of

1. Clinical conditions or Practical sessions to be seen or attended

(According to each degree)

2. Practical procedures to be seen and done

Remember

This document is only a guide. It is not an exhaustive list. It is not just a

checklist to score points. It is a guide to encourage you to read and

learn more. This book is for your benefit. It will form a record of your

clinical training and experience.

2 - Supervisors

Make a list of Supervisors or the delegated personnel’s for signature

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………

3–Tables for Training Records

Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be

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eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity

= 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.

Weekly Department Plan Day /time Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Bedside

education

-- -- --

Conference --

Journal club --

Obesity clinic -- -- -- -- --

Physical

medicine and

rehabilitation

clinic

-- -- -- --

Spasticity

-- --

Rheumatology

clinic

-- -- -- -- -- --

EMG practice -- -- -- -- -- --

Monthly activity……………………………….

Sixth monthly activity …………………………

Yearly activity ………………………………….

Requirements

Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be

eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity

= 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.

Seminars attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 10)

No Date Place Topics Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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10

Thesis attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 10)

No Date Place Name of the thesis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Case presentations

(NB. Minimum number required is 10)

No Date Place Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Patients seen / with any of the given problems

(NB. Minimum number required for each diagnosis is 10)

No Date Primary diagnosis Supervisor signature

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Gout

Rheumatic Fever

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic Sclerosis

Myopathies

Vasculitides

Sjögren’s Syndrome

Osteoporosis

Reactive and Enteropathic Arthritis

Practical skills (Agreement Scale)

Rehabilitation Practical skills (Agreement Scale)

Take a

comprehensive

rehabilitation sheet

Supervisor

Signature

Do

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

11-

12-

13-

14-

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15-

16-

17-

18-

19-

20-

Perform full

neurological

examination

Supervisor

Signature

Perform full

musculoskeletal

examination

Supervisor

Signature

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Asses

Spasticity

Perform muscles

testing

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

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11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

ADL

assessment

Therapeutic

exercises

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Manage stroke

patients

Supervisor

Signature

Manage SCI

patients

Supervisor

Signature

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

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11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Manage motor

neuron disease

patients

Manage

myopathy

patients

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Manage multiple

sclerosis patients

Cardiac

rehabilitation

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

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13 13

14 14

15 15

Chest

rehabilitation

Supervisor

Signature

Geriatric

rehabilitation

Supervisor

Signature

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Rehabilitation o f

Rheumatic diseases Rehabilitation of

movement disorders

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

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14 14

15 15

Bowel &

Bladder

rehabilitation

Vascular diseases

Rehabilitation

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Cancer

Rehabilitation

Supervisor

Signature

Interpret gait

disorders

Supervisor

Signature

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

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14 14

15 15

Hand

rehabilitation

Burn

Rehabilitation

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Orthosis &

Prothesis

prescription

Walking aid & &

wheelchair

prescription

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

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Manage

deconditioning &

pressure ulcers

Supervisor

Signature

Manage

spasticity

Supervisor

Signature

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Vestibular

Rehabilitation

Pediatric

Rehabilitation

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

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EMG practical skills

F wave

response

Supervisor

Signature

Needle

EMG

Supervisor

Signature

Do Do

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- 6-

7- 7-

8- 8-

9- 9-

10- 10-

Motor nerve

conduction

Supervisor

Signature

Sensory nerve

conduction

Supervisor

Signature

Do Do

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- 6-

7- 7-

8- 8-

9- 9-

10- 10-

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Optional Skills: (Candidate must choose at least two of them with

attendance of 5 cases)

1-somatosensory evoked potentials

2-sphincter EMG

3-Repetitive nerve stimulation

4-Single fiber EMG

Optional skill---------------

------------

Supervisor

Signature

Optional skill---------------

------------

Supervisor

Signature

Attendance Attendance

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

Electrotherapy

Supervisor

Signature

IP Supervisor

Signature

HP Supervisor

Signature

UV Supervisor

Signature

IR

Do Do Do Do

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

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Supervisor

Signature

Laser Supervisor

Signature

SW Supervisor

Signature

US

Do Do Do

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

Supervisor

Signature

TENS Supervisor

Signature

IF Supervisor

Signature

DD

Do Do

Do

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

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Supervisor

Signature

Magnet Supervisor

Signature

Biofeedback

Do Do 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-

Supervisor

Signature

Traction Supervisor

Signature

SDC Supervisor

Signature

FS Supervisor

Signature

IGS

Attendance Do Do Do

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

Rheumatology practical skills

Take a comprehensive

rheumatological sheet

Supervisor Signature

Do

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1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

11-

12-

13-

14-

15-

16-

17-

18-

19-

20-

Knee

examination

Supervisor

Signature

Neck and back

examination

Supervisor

Signature

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

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13 13

14 14

15 15

Hip

examination

Shoulder and elbow

examination

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

Hand examination Foot examination

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

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Aspirate/ Inject

knee joint

Supervisor

Signature

Aspirate/ Inject other

joints

Supervisor

Signature

Do/Observe Do/Observe

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- Inject peri-articular

structures

7- 1-

8- 2-

9- 3-

10- 4-

11- 5-

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Attend

rheum

clinic

Patients

seen

(diagnosis)

Supervisor

Signature

Attend

pediatric

rheum

clinic

Patients

seen

(diagnosis)

Supervisor

Signature

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- 6-

7- 7-

8- 8-

9- 9-

10- 10-

11- 11-

12- 12-

13- 13-

14- 14-

15- 15-

16- 16-

17- 17-

18- 18-

19- 19-

20- 20-

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Interpret

conventional

radiography

Supervisor

Signature

Interpret non-

conventional

radiography

Supervisor

Signature

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- 6-

7- 7-

8- 8-

9- 9-

10- 10-

11- 11-

12- 12-

13- 13-

14- 14-

15- 15-

Interpret Supervisor Interpret nailfold Supervisor

Interpret

synovial fluid

analysis

Supervisor

Signature

Interpret

rheumatological

lab investigations

Supervisor

Signature

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- 6-

7- 7-

8- 8-

9- 9-

10- 10-

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polarized

microscopy

Signature

capilloroscopy Signature

1- 1-

2- 2-

3- 3-

4- 4-

5- 5-

6- 6-

7- 7-

8- 8-

9- 9-

10- 10-

Attend

journal

club

Topic Supervisor

Signature

Attend

didactic

conference

and

case

presentation

Topic Supervisor

Signature

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

11-

12-

13-

14-

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15-

16-

17-

18-

19-

20-

5 - Log book preview

The candidate logbook will be reviewed and patients seen/ skills

performed summarized by diagnosis groups during the semester evaluation

and at the end of the course in the table below. The results of this review

will be totaled in the summary chart below.

For Doctorate degree

Summary

Semester 1st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th 5

th 6

th Total

Activity No No No No No No No

Conference attendance

Seminar attendance

Thesis attendance

Rehabilitation Clinic

attendance

Journal club attendance

EMG

Case presentations

Rehabilitation sheet

Neurological examination

Muscloskeletal

examination

Spasticity assessment

Muscle testing

ADL assessment

Therapeutic exercise

Manage stroke

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Manage SCI

Manage MND

Manage myopathy

Manage M.S.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Chest Rehabilitation

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of Rheumatic

diseases

Rehabilitation

of movement disorders

Bowel & Bladder rehabilitation

Vascular diseases

Rehabilitation

Cancer rehabilitation

Interpret gait disorders

Hand rehabilitation

Burn rehabilitation

Orthosis & Prothesis

prescription

Walking aid & wheel chair

prescription

Manage deconditioning &

pressure ulcers

Manage spasticity

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Motor nerve conduction

Sensory nerve conduction

F-wave response

Needle EMG

Optional SSEP

Optional sphincteric EMG

Optional repetitive

stimulation

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Optional single fiber EMG

IR

UV

HP

IP

US

SW

LASER

Magnet

DD

IF

TENS

BFB

IGS

FS

SDC

Rheumatology sheet

Knee examination

Neck & back examination

Hip examination

Shoulder & elbow

examination

Hand examination

Foot examination

Aspire/inject knee

Aspire/inject other joints

Inject periarticular

structures

Rheumatology clinic

attendance

Pediatric rheumatology

clinic attendance

Interpret SF analysis

Interpret rheumatological

lab. Inv.

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Interpret conventional

radiography

Interpret non-

conventional radiography

Interpret polarized

microscopy

Interpret nail-fold

capilloroscopy

Attend journal club

(Rheumatology)

Attend conference

(Rheumatology)

Supervisor signature

VII - Head Of Department Approval For The Exam Entry

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________

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Thesis Follow up

/انخارخ انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو /

/ ع انطانب

( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة

/ بقسى

حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف

بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انجع

بذأ انجزء انعه

قطع شىطا يحذودا

اإلخهاء أوشك عه

إخه ي انخحهم

بذأ ياقشت انخائج

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحزز

بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخهج حايا

قذ انطانبإسخزار رأي انسادة انشزف

يذ انقذ

شطب قذ انطانب

عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت

ال

حارخ انخشكم

/ /

يذ / شطب انقذ

وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف

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Thesis Follow up

/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ

/ ع انطانب

( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة

/ بقسى

حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف

بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انجع

بذأ انجزء انعه

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحهم

بذأ ياقشت انخائج

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحزز

بذأ نزاجعت انهائت يع انشزفا

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخهج حايا

إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف

يذ انقذ

شطب قذ انطانب

عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت

ال

حارخ انخشكم

/ /

يذ / شطب انقذ

وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف

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Thesis Follow up

/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ

/ ع انطانب

( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة

/ بقسى

حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف

بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انجع

بذأ انجزء انعه

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

خه ي انخحهمإ

بذأ ياقشت انخائج

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحزز

بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخهج حايا

إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف

يذ انقذ

شطب قذ انطانب

عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت

ال

حارخ انخشكم

/ /

يذ / شطب انقذ

وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف

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Thesis Follow up

/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ

/ ع انطانب

( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة

/ بقسى

حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف

بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت

ذوداقطع شىطا يح

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انجع

بذأ انجزء انعه

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحهم

بذأ ياقشت انخائج

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحزز

بذأ ت يع انشزفانزاجعت انهائ

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخهج حايا

إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف

يذ انقذ

شطب قذ انطانب

عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت

ال

محارخ انخشك

/ /

يذ / شطب انقذ

وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف

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Thesis Follow up

/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ

/ ع انطانب

( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة

/ بقسى

حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف

بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انجع

بذأ انجزء انعه

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

مإخه ي انخحه

بذأ ياقشت انخائج

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحزز

بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخهج حايا

إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف

يذ انقذ

شطب قذ انطانب

عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت

ال

حارخ انخشكم

/ /

يذ / شطب انقذ

وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف

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/انخقزز انصف انسىي نعاو / انخارخ

/ ع انطانب

( انقذ نذرجت )انذكخىراة

/ بقسى

حقزز انسادة االساحذة انشزف

بذأ جع انادة انعهت و كخابت انقذيت

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انجع

بذأ انجزء انعه

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحهم

بذأ ياقشت انخائج

قطع شىطا يحذودا

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخه ي انخحزز

بذأ انزاجعت انهائت يع انشزف

حذوداقطع شىطا ي

أوشك عه اإلخهاء

إخهج حايا

إسخزار قذ انطانب رأي انسادة انشزف

يذ انقذ

شطب قذ انطانب

عى حى حشكم نجت اناقشت

ال

حارخ انخشكم

/ /

يذ / شطب انقذ

وكم انكهت حىقع انسادة انشزف

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate

Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Candidate

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Supervisor

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

_____________________________________________________________

_____

Date of next meeting

Signed by candidate

Signed by Supervisor

Date

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate

Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Candidate

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Supervisor

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

_____________________________________________________________

_____

Date of next meeting

Signed by candidate

Signed by Supervisor

Date

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate

Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Candidate

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Supervisor

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

_____________________________________________________________

_____

Date of next meeting

Signed by candidate

Signed by Supervisor

Date

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate

Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Candidate

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Supervisor

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

_____________________________________________________________

_____

Date of next meeting

Signed by candidate

Signed by Supervisor

Date

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate

Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Candidate

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Supervisor

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

_____________________________________________________________

_____

Date of next meeting

Signed by candidate

Signed by Supervisor

Date

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate

Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Candidate

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

Comments by Supervisor

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_______________

_____________________________________________________________

_____

Date of next meeting

Signed by candidate

Signed by Supervisor

Date

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Degree Program Evaluation Form by The Candidate

To be completed at the end of your degree.

Please consider each pair of statements and decide which most clearly

reflects your view and tick one box or answer the question.

I. Individual Information

1. Are you a graduate of ASU?

yes no to some degree

2. Year and semester when studies began:

II. General Questions

1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the general study environment

at the University ASU?

2. What were your expectations when you applied to the degree?

3. Do you feel that the degree program prepares you well for your future

studies or employment according to the demands and expectations of those

institutions?

yes no to some degree

4. Has the time limit of the program (two or three academic years) caused

you any difficulties or inconveniences?

yes no to some degree

III. Structure of Degree Program

1. Did you receive enough guidance in planning your study schedule in the

beginning of the program?

yes no to some degree

2. What were the main difficulties in the planning of your study schedule?

3. What is your general opinion on the structure of the degree program?

4. In your opinion, does the degree program offer a good balance of lectures,

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seminars, conferences, and book exams?

yes no to some degree

a) General Studies

i) Do you feel that you have received enough guidance on academic writing?

yes no to some degree

ii) Do you feel that you have acquired sufficient knowledge on research

skills (eg. quantitative and qualitative research methods)?

yes no to some degree

b) Courses

i) Have you had some special difficulties in completing some of the courses?

Please specify.

ii) Has there been a sufficient variety of courses offered for your optional

studies?

yes no to some degree

iii) Have you received enough guidance for the preparation of your thesis?

yes no to some degree

IV. Concluding Points

1. Did the degree program meet your expectations?

yes no to some degree

2. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly like?

3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?

4. What are your suggestions on how to improve the program?

Thank you!